Friday 12 October 2012

Oak Framed Houses

Oak Framed Houses

Throughout the ages the oak tree has  stood as the ‘king of the forest’ and is revered for its protective qualities. It has been used in the construction of oak framed houses for centuries. There are some that believe that the oak was the first tree created and its fruit, the Acorn, the first food of mankind. Even though the oak today is widely cultivated across Europe and the Northern Hemisphere, it is still regarded characteristically as English. Years ago, as a symbol of Britain, a spray of oak was . Imprinted onto coins. The old sixpence and shilling pieces bore it, and then later the British lion replaced it. Until the 17th century, England was blessed with a plentiful supply of oak, which was the most widespread material used for timber frame home building. Since oak is a hard and durable timber it explains why so many of our ancestors beautiful medieval oak framed houses  have survived and we take pride in being able to recreate these oak frame buildings which will also stand for many centuries. 

Oak Framed Houses

Oak Framed Houses

Oak Framed Houses

Oak Framed Houses

Oak Framed Houses

Oak Framed Houses

Oak Framed Houses

Oak Framed Houses

Oak Framed Houses

Oak Framed Houses

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