Case Studies
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The Nicaraguan Origins of Altham Oak Beams
Tweet Altham Oak’s Derek Goffin revealed this week that a Central American building project he worked on in 1987 was the tiny “acorn” which grew into today’s successful oak carpentry and wood conservation business today. The co-operative, based by the [...]
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Exeter’s Bishop’s Throne Reveals Secrets of Mediaeval Oak Carpentry
Tweet Next month will see one of the most magnificent masterpieces of mediaeval oak carpentry re-opened to the public – the 700-year-old Bishop’s Throne at Exeter Cathedral. Currently obscured by scaffolding while restoration work takes place, this 60-foot high ornate [...]
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Martyn’s Farmhouse, Bentham
The opportunity to create extremely arresting structures incorporating wilder organic forms was presented to Altham Oak’s master carpenters by this Bentham farmhouse renovation.
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Gerald’s Garden
What started as a relatively small project – a bespoke garden shelter for a private client – led to many repeat commissions for Altham Oak, to create structures that enhanced the character of more than ten acres of private property.
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Glebe, Bolton-by-Bowland
Altham Oak’s extensive expertise allows them to be involved in design, structural calculations and budgeting at every stage of a project, if required. Occasionally though, they work with clients with the knowledge and experience to take care of these aspects.
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Garden Room, Cheshire
Often, Altham Oak’s professional craftsmen find that their input is required beyond their original brief. In creating this large garden room extension, their experience in structural design and engineering calculations was invaluable in delivering a successful project.
