The Great Fire of London did not do timber any favours in the public eye. Often blamed on the abundance of wood in the city, it aligns with the general opinion that timber burns quickly and is not always a fire-safe option for a building. But would you believe us if we told you that that was a myth? Let’s take a look.
Discover the design versatility of Oak frames, including hidden or exposed beams. Let our timber experts guide you in making the right decision for your project.
Discover the timeless beauty and strength of oak frames for construction. Learn why they're the perfect choice for some buildings and not for others.
Are you looking for something to jazz up your garden this Spring? From brick pizza ovens to flower beds, there are a lot of options out there! One popular addition we at Ecochoice love is an Oak pergola.
When it comes to “off the shelf” timber flooring, there are a lot of options these days. From varying colours to different sized planks, you do generally have a good amount of choice! But no matter how much variety there is, the flooring is not made for your home. This is where bespoke flooring comes in, and it is gaining popularity at very attractive turn around times.
Today, we’re going to take another look at the mighty Oak, but with a focus on a few of its myriad uses.
There is a large variety of Oak trees across the globe. In this post, we highlight two of the most famous species of Oak; The French Oak and the Eastern European Oak.
With so many wood species to choose from, selecting the right timber type isn’t easy. Below we share the benefits of using Oak as well as reveal why all Oak is not created equal.
Oak is an incredibly popular choice when it comes to choosing timber, and for good reason. Oak does a good job for just about anything that timber can be used for, meaning that whatever timber product you might want to make, you can do so using the same tree. We explore the key benefits of oak in this article.