Green credentials with green oak
Darren Hook of English Heritage Buildings looks at why green oak is not only an attractive material with strong heritage, it is also a great option if you’re looking to up your eco credentials
there is often a key decision to be made. When looking to create a home that will reap the cost and rewards in savings down the line, there is often a compromise to be made between stylish design or solar panels. However, there is a mid- dle ground option within the actual building material itself, and it has been around for thou- sands of years. That material is green oak. Green oak is the heart and soul of British
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building and architecture, and has featured in many forms within our homes for centuries. Many oak-framed buildings in the UK date back to the 15th century, proving that oak is an integral, long-lasting material and therefore
hen considering building an eco home or incorporating eco additions to your current property,
making it a great long-term investment for your home. What isn’t commonly known is that it is also one of the most sustainable building materials available, making its inclusion in construction a great long-term investment for your home. Not only can oak be incredibly attractive, with its warm tone and welcoming knots and lines, it also improves the regulation of heat within your home. Companies supplying green oak often use
the same ancient building techniques that built England’s century-old sea-faring ships. Oak-framed buildings are enjoying a revival across the country thanks to the material’s innate sustainability. Timber is the only truly renewable building resource available. We are helping to ensure
this remains the case; both via the material itself and with our sustainable construction process. We select trees from managed forests, where three new oaks are planted for every one that is felled. We also ensure that our timber is treated in an eco-friendly manner, without the use of harmful chemicals. Many homeowners are now looking to add
home extensions such as granny annexes, porches and garden buildings with the aim to increase liveability and the value of the property. This is where green oak stands out against other man-made materials as it has an added elegance and flexibility in its use. Contemporary constructors have a lot to gain
from an oak-framed extension. Properties constructed with green oak are beneficial to
selfbuilder & homemaker
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