Bespoke timber frame specialists, Carpenter Oak, are hosting an Open House event in Essex on Saturday 22nd October.
Seeing a completed home in person allows visitors to experience what drawings and photographs simply can’t convey. From the moment you step inside, you can appreciate the scale of the spaces, the warmth of the exposed oak frame, and the way natural light moves through the house.
The event also offers valuable insight into how traditional oak framing works alongside modern building performance. Visitors can see first-hand how pegged mortice and tenon joints sit comfortably with large areas of glazing, high levels of insulation and contemporary finishes, showcasing how oak-framed homes can be both full of character and highly energy efficient.
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask informed questions about the design process, layout decisions, budgeting and construction, as well as how the home has been future-proofed for long-term living, and talk to the owners of this home to hear about their self-build experience. It’s also a chance to see the craftsmanship up close – from the structural oak frame to the finer details that complete the finished house.
Attending the event gives self-builders a chance to experience the warmth, scale and character of a finished oak-framed home, see how traditional oak joinery integrates with modern glazing and energy efficiency, and discuss your own ideas and plans with Carpenter Oak’s expert team.
Find out more about this event here. Places are limited, so please register your interest here!
