Do You Need Planning Permission for an Oak Conservatory?
Quick Answer: Generally, oak conservatories don’t need planning permission if they fall under permitted development rights. However, permission is required for listed buildings, properties in conservation areas, front-facing designs, or if the conservatory exceeds size limits for your property type. Key Takeaways: • Planning permission is often unnecessary as most oak conservatories fall under permitted […]
Why Oak Frame Extensions Are the Perfect Choice for Your Home
Quick Answer: Choose an oak extension for its unrivalled beauty, exceptional durability and eco-friendly credentials. Oak adds significant property value while creating versatile spaces that blend seamlessly with period homes. The timeless charm and natural insulation make it a cracking investment. Key Takeaways: • Oak frames add 10-15% more value to your property than standard […]
Where we buy the Oak for your project
The oak we buy comes from suppliers both in the UK and France. In France, It comes from government managed forests. The French have been growing and farming Oak for generations. Some of it is PEFC certified, but it does depend whether the French agent has chain of custody. All our oak is through sawmills […]
Environmental Sustainability
Environmental concerns are important to us, especially with regard to the timber procurement and consumption. We use suppliers where best practices are observed. Timber and wood products are the ultimate sustainable and recyclable materials, requiring low energy consumption to process and are thermally efficient in use whilst having a high carbon retention.At Foxtail Oak we […]
