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OAKY DOKEY
Peter Vallely of Heritage Buildings Ireland has discovered the new toy favoured by the rich and famous of Ireland. It's a swimming pool enclosed in oak surrounds. And lucky for him, he's building them. His new company, Heritage Buildings, also specialises in Garden Rooms. More than a garden shed, less than a house, these can be for "I want to be alone" moments or as a private entertainment/party room.
It uses oak from sustainably farmed forests in Russia, France and Scandinavia. He started by building car-ports for classic cars - the oak provides the perfect dry climate, whereas in a concrete building, condensation can build up. "The building almost breathes", says Peter. Wave goodbye to PVC and concrete, and say hello to period-style traditional oak beams. Prices start at about 30,000 Euros and they usually take less than two weeks to construct.
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