Premier Oak Buildings Blog

28/03/2024

Embracing the Elegance of the Oak-Framed Pergola In the heart of Somerset, Premier Oak Buildings masters the timeless tradition of crafting oak-framed pergola structures that blur the lines between nature and our living spaces. These pergolas, framed with the enduring charm of oak, transcend the typical garden accessory, offering a statement of beauty, craftsmanship, and sustainability that enhances any outdoor…

28/03/2024

Your essential guide. A beautiful oak timber framed ceiling

15/03/2024

A bio on our Managing Director Dexter and how Premier Oak Buildings began and a look at the company now

07/02/2024

There are so many methods for sharpening blades and chisels it can be confusing to know where to start. Sharp tools are a definite necessity when oak timber framing and we all have our own methods of sharpening our chisels, so which is the correct way? Sharpening is a skill that once learnt, can only be improved with repetition and…

18/12/2023

If, like me, you have never heard of staddle stones then hopefully this little guide will be enlightening. The name itself is believed to mean ‘wooden feet’ which suggests that at first the staddles, or supports to use another word, were made from wood.  This is a word from Middle English staddle or stadle is stathel, from Old English stathol, a foundation,…

05/12/2023

How to choose a builder, where to start? When you are looking for a builder at the start of a project it can feel like a daunting thing to do. Where do you look for one? How do you know they are reliable? Are they any good? Do you trust other people’s suggestions? So many questions before you even discuss…

05/12/2023

Planning Your Project Waste: A Guide to Skip HireAny building work will inevitably create waste, so it's essential to be prepared and plan how to remove it from your site before starting the project. Here are some tips to help you navigate the process of hiring a skip and managing your waste efficiently.1. Research Skip Hire CostsSkip hire costs can…

06/10/2023

Quality oak outbuildings for your home

07/03/2023

Premier Oak Buildings design, manufacture and install oak frame buildings to the highest standards. We pride ourselves on our oak home services and we liaise with architects, contractors, project managers and directly with our clients to ensure that all of our builds run smoothly. We build many types of oak timber frames, including extensions, barns, new homes, pergolas, garages and…

17/01/2023

For those seeking to maximise the potential of their property, an oak frame extension could be the way! Is the kitchen too small? Is there a need for a dining space or additional lounge area? What you want from the space, should be at the forefront of your decision when expanding it. Be it an opening area for bi-fold doors…