Here at Richmond Oak, we design beautiful timber conservatories, orangeries and garden rooms which provide a fantastic – and highly valuable – extra living space to enhance your home lifestyle and property. But who are the people behind the business? How do we work? And what makes Richmond Oak stand out as a leading designer […]
An oak conservatory or orangery will provide valuable extra living space to your home. However, people are often concerned that it will only be usable during months with mild weather – and that during the height of summer, or the depths of winter, it will be either too hot or too cold to use comfortably.This […]
The population is becoming increasingly aware of environmental issues, and is striving to live as environmentally-friendly as possible. As a result, homeowners are turning to sustainable options when undertaking home improvements.Adding a conservatory to your home is a perfect example of this. If you’re conscious of plastic use, and are keen to lower your plastic […]
If you’re thinking of adding valuable extra living space to your home, a hardwood conservatory, orangery or garden room is a fantastic choice. However, homeowners can find the prospect of a potential planning permission application a daunting task. So you might be relieved to find out that conservatories often don’t require planning permission, and when […]
In recent years there has been a massive rise in the popularity of home renovation projects. In fact, you only need to watch a property programme on the television or flick through a home design magazine to see just how popular these projects are becoming.Primarily attributed to the increase in property prices, home renovation projects […]
If you’re thinking of building an oak extension – whether in the form of a conservatory, orangery or garden room – you will probably have a few questions about using oak as a building material. For example – is it easy to maintain? Will you need planning permission? Will it be hugely expensive? These are […]
With spring finally underway, and summer inching ever closer, many people are turning their attention to their homes and gardens – deciding how to maximise those summer months and really ‘bring the outside in’ to their homes.A perfect way to do this (come rain or shine) is through the addition of an oak garden room. […]
If you’re planning to add some much needed space to your home – whether in the form of a dining room, playroom or home office, for example – a conservatory is often the perfect choice. So once you’ve made the decision to build a conservatory, what’s next? Well, your choice of building material is a […]
Wood-frame buildings of all kinds appear to be increasing in popularity – our team believe there are several variables adding to this. When compared to cheaper PVC as well as aluminium, oak is still perceived as being a more permanent typical structure product.Whilst externally-painted wooden glazed extensions form around 30 percent of our projects the […]
The benefits of timber are extensive and well-known within the construction and property industry. Firstly, it is a natural, sustainable and eco-friendly material. It’s also completely safe, offers great insulation and is durable, hard-wearing and easy to maintain.However, one of the lesser known benefits of timber is the positive impact it can have on our […]
