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This dwelling is a compact 4 bed house with a ‘Hempcrete’ envelope. Chopped hemp fibre is mixed with lime and sand and loosely packed into shuttering in lifts of c.600mm and left to cure until ready for a new lift. With hindsight the builder could have found a more economical way to achieve the Hempcrete envelope by using permanent shuttering that removed the need for casting in sections. That said Hempcrete is a highly efficient and eco friendly form of building, as indeed is the oak frame, timber and hemp both being renewable materials that sequester CO2.
This is a good example of the selective use of oak common joisting to create beamed ceilings where most advantageous. Plenty of glazing and a galleried hall create a contemporary, well lit interior.
An external arcade of columns and braces makes a strong architectural statement creating rhythm and beauty (see first image). Here again, common joisting in oak creates warmth and texture.
At the same time as making the frame structure we supplied the balustrade and handrails for the gallery landing. Square section balusters are set on the diagonal to create interest. Note that the frame has not been sandblasted, the client choosing to lightly sand the frame instead, though some of the blue staining caused by the reaction of the ferrous band saw in contact with the oak tannins remains.
Simple King post trusses with flared heads form an attractive and simple truss. Ridge braces jointed between the King post and ridge beam serve to stiffen the roof structure against sway.
The external elevations utilise a pleasing pallet of materials; white painted lime render, tile hanging, weathered oak and grey painted joinery. Galvanised steel rainwater guttering and down pipes by Lindab completes the picture.
“"Seems a long time since we finished with the garden room project but we have to say that it has been a huge success in every aspect. The room has become the place of choice for visitors. I can guarantee that everyone, yes everyone who visits, is blown away by the frame."
Mel, Moat Farm
“"We have constructed several buildings using Oak frames designed, manufactured and erected by the Green Oak Carpentry Company. We are pleased to confirm that their work is accurate, well detailed and delivered on time. They are knowledgeable and we find working with them easy and straight forward. We therefore have no hesitation in recommending them."
Robert, Trembath Associates
“"Thank you for the frame that you have just finished at Rogate. It was a miserable wet day, yesterday and John and team carried on regardless. We are delighted with the overall look and also the mouldings to the members. As usual, the frame was millimetre accurate and will be easy to take forward to complete the building."
Bob, Trembath Associates
“"We wanted to write to you to express our profound gratitude for the excellent work you have done on our building scheme. It cannot have been easy to pick up the project from another architect when there were still a number of issues unresolved, but you have done so brilliantly and remained calm throughout, even at fraught times. We really do appreciate that you have gone the extra mile for us. We have all enjoyed working with you and have been so impressed with the quality of your work."
Alastair, The Early Years Project
“"Thanks for the excellent job which has just been completed on the Oak Frame extension to the above property. Not only is the quality of the work faultless, it is a true work of art, which will bring endless enjoyment to me and my wife. The end result has surpassed our wildest expectations."
Ray Nicolaides