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Hearts of oak

By: Language: English Series: Estate Agent ; February 2008, 36-41(6)Publication details: 2008Subject(s): Summary: Provides a historic look at how oak has been used as a building material over the centuries. Covers: different types of oak, shipping times, felling, new technology, cottages and period housing, skilled craftsmanship, different methods of roof construction (including cruck), and the Wealden design of timbered houses.

Provides a historic look at how oak has been used as a building material over the centuries. Covers: different types of oak, shipping times, felling, new technology, cottages and period housing, skilled craftsmanship, different methods of roof construction (including cruck), and the Wealden design of timbered houses.