The Airtightness Test
Airtightness It’s always an exciting moment when we test the airtightness of a new home. All the time and expertise OakenStone invest in the design
Day: August 17, 2021
Timber Frame and SIP in bespoke Self Build homes
Building for the Future Here at OakenStone we want to make high performing buildings, fit for the present and the future. Increasing concerns about the
Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery
Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery (MVHR) is a ventilation system which extracts moist, stale air from your home’s bathrooms and kitchen areas, and replaces it
Special Moments
The Glade – The first window goes in revealing a sumptuous view of this secret corner of Darley Dale . . . Another special moment
Barn Conversion in Kniveton
This beautiful low-carbon family home was born out of the bones of a near derelict old barn. OakenStone’s ingenious design takes full advantage of the potential of the site which provides ground-source heating, as well as a safe garden where the children will play and grow.
BRINGING AN OLD BUILDING BACK TO LIFE
It takes real craftsmanship and expertise to rescue a derelict agricultural barn, whilst respecting and preserving the character of the original building. Using the original
THE JUNGLE BOOK? . . . DEEP IN MATLOCK BATH? . . . REALLY?
Unbelievably our most recently signed up project is this gem right on our doorstep and yet hidden from view by overgrowth and neglect. OakenStone have