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Oak Frame
Why It Is Good To Build With British Oak Beams
Oak is a fantastic native English wood. It has many uses both as a building material, architectural timber, and for interior decoration.
British oak beams are wonderful when being used structurally. The wood is usually supplied ‘green', fresh cut from the tree. It is also known as ‘wet' at this point. Green oak is easier to work and it is used because it can work out to be cheaper than seasoned oak. With green oak, the wood will shrink over the first few years and develop surface cracks.
In contrast, seasoned oak can take up to 7 years to mature. In that time, the wood will dry and split and will release stresses. This means that the finished look is more predictable, which is why it is also called ‘steady' oak. Steady oak is becoming increasingly popular with architects for restoration projects, but also for newer builds, because the seasoning time also improves stability.
Construction grade oak is used for structural work. It can be obtained as a complete frame if desired. It is very strong and has been used in traditional English houses for hundreds of years. Oak was particularly popular in Tudor times because it was a speedy way to build a house.
The way a timber frame is made hasn't changed much since medieval times. Cut and assembled in the workshop, it is produced in the form of a kit, which can then be constructed on site. Joints are created by hand using traditional techniques and are then tightly secured with oak pegs so that the frame can be lifted into place.
The large structural oak beams, in a fire situation char on the outside causing an insulated layer that stops the rest of the beam from burning. This is a useful property to have as it protects the building from collapse.
Oak is an incredible material for building with. The beams of the frame can withstand all sorts of extreme weather. An oak beam is just as dependable and sturdy as a steel joist and is practical, long lasting and will look better with age.
Oak beams come from a sustainable source too, making them a good option for ethical builders. If they are British grown oak beams, used in British building projects, the transportation costs and carbon footprint are also good.
British oak beams are great for building and that is why they have been used for centuries and why they will continue to be used well into the future for projects both renovations and new builds.
As well as using oak for the beams in a house, oak flooring looks great under foot, and wide oak flooring can look simply stunning, completing the English wood look and bringing warmth and elegance to a building. Tables, shelves, chairs, lamps and other furniture items are great in oak too. They last well and the grain creates a uniquely beautiful piece of furniture each time – no two pieces will be the same. Oak is a truly great building material.
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I have a three dressers that are light oak in color and I want to paint them a darker brown?
How do I go about doing it? The dressers aren't that old so I don't need to sand them or anything right? In your opinion, would it look right if I painted it a darker color. I want it to match this bed frame that I bought.
Yes, you will need to sand them to get the new paint to stick. It may not be necessary to prime them, just make sure that you remove all the dust created from sanding by using a tack cloth. Paint the first coat being careful to have your brush strokes go in one direction. Allow to dry, then sand lightly with 150 grit sandpaper. Wipe with a tack cloth again and paint a second coat. Allow to dry completely before using.
Don't try to match the bed frame exactly. Choose a color slightly lighter than the bed to make the bed stand out. Bring home some of the paint sample cards to be sure you get a brown that goes with the bed frame, since brown paint can have an orange undertone or maybe it will have a gray undertone. Remember to get new knobs and handles to pull it together.
Most of all, have fun!
Oak framed traditional style self-build, Cheshire