The Oakwrights blog aims to share some of the interesting, useful and fun things that our people experience in their day to day activities, in and out of work.

We hope you find the articles informative and that our blogging gives you a better feel for the quality and dedication of the Oakwrights team.


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Oak framed eco house self build diary

by TimCrump 17. December 2009 14:49

Welcome to our self- build diary. We are going to track the complete self build process for Derek and Sue, who are building a highly insulated and well appointed house in Herefordshire.   Derek worked in the oil exploration industry and was based, for a period of time, in Norway. Derek first ... [More]

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Dates for your Diary

by Jakki 15. December 2009 09:39

  Christmas & New Year - Shut down The offices and workshop, Herefordshire will be closed From Thursday 24th December 2009 re-opening on 4th January 2010.     The National Self-build  & Renovation Show – (Buildstore) At The Natio... [More]

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Ground Breaking Technology for Super Energy Efficient Home

by JamesStarkey 15. December 2009 08:55

  This stunning, Oakwrights property built recently in the heart of Berkshire Downs may look traditional from the outside, but inside it is anything but.   It houses a state of the art heat recovery and ventilation system which the distributors Starkey Systems have specified t... [More]

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Shiver Me Timbers

by Jakki 15. December 2009 08:48

Autumn saw the launch of Oakwrights first ever Photo Competition. The competition was open to all past clients who have built with an Oakwrights oak frame.   The Two Categories for entry were ‘The Best Autumn Scene’ and ‘The Best Frosty Day Scene’.   We had a... [More]

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Last But Not Least...

by Jakki 15. December 2009 07:49

The last show on Oakwrights 2009 show calendar was the recent Homebuilding and Renovating show in Somerset. This was also the first show for our newest member of the sales team, Ant Carroll, who looks after the South-West region.   There were over 140 stands packed into the Bath a... [More]

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Brendan's Account of the Mount

by BrendanBeal 15. December 2009 07:40

When away from work, I am a keen Mountaineer and Rock Climber. I consider myself quite experienced as I have completed over a hundred rock climbs in the last year alone and recently tackled the Caminito-del-Rey or ‘footpath of the king’, in Andalucía.     Just recently... [More]