News & Help
Oakmasters' blog is full of useful information on sustainability, self building and oak framing as well as our latest news and case studies. Use the tag system on the right to navigate to articles that interest you. We hope you enjoy reading...
Steyning Modern Oak Pool House
Posted 17th May 2013
Clever engineering helped push the boundaries of traditional oak framing in this modern oak swimming pool enclosure giving rise to a stunning design that's proved popular with many subsequent clients.
Farnham Garden Pool House
Posted 24th Apr 2013
Looking for inspiration? Get a flavour for how we achieved something special with clever use of space of light in this garden-room style pool house.
How to find good contractors
Posted 14th Nov 2012
Oakmasters operates country-wide via a network of partners, whom we chose very carefully. We only work with highly professional contractors who offer an efficient and cost-effective service.
Advice on financing your build
Posted 14th Nov 2012
Even if you are certain you have planned the finances of your build down to the very last detail, it’s almost guaranteed that your costs will fluctuate.
Advice on starting a build project
Posted 14th Nov 2012
For any self build project over 30 square metres in base area we recommend that the planning office is your first port of call. Without planning permission your entire self build project could grind to a halt.
Maintenance & treatments for our products
Posted 14th Nov 2012
Essentially, oak beams are maintenance-free and it is not necessary to treat them...