<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[VPTF]]></title><description><![CDATA[VPTF]]></description><link>https://www.vptf.co.uk/workshop-journal</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:08:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.vptf.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Planning Permission, Building Regulations &#38; Building Approvals: A Straightforward Guide for Homeowners Planning Building Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re thinking about extending, renovating, restoring, or altering your home, one of the first things you’ll probably discover is just how many different approvals and regulations can be involved before any work begins. For many homeowners, the process can feel confusing at first. Terms like planning permission, building regulations, permitted development, party wall agreements, and listed building consent are often used interchangeably, even though they all deal with very different parts...]]></description><link>https://www.vptf.co.uk/post/understanding-planning-permission-building-regulations-building-approvals-a-straightforward-guid</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3a89fd65942dd6304877d1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:08:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64bc1c_d9eb175b066f4547b4c3287e077647ce~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Vincent</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From First Sketch to Front Door: Understanding the Timber Frame Build Process]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building your own home is one of the most exciting projects you can undertake. It is also one of the most complex. With countless decisions to make and multiple stages to coordinate, the journey from a simple idea to receiving the keys to your finished home can feel overwhelming. At Vincent and Parry Timber Framing, we believe that understanding the process helps make the experience more enjoyable and far less daunting. While every project is unique, most timber frame builds follow a broadly...]]></description><link>https://www.vptf.co.uk/post/from-first-sketch-to-front-door-understanding-the-timber-frame-build-process</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3a99e3b740a019c39affd5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:08:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64bc1c_cf90c6bf3cf0434797f8b4de30fba6b7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Vincent</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traditional Oak Timber Framing: Why This Ancient Craft Is More Relevant Than Ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walk into a properly timber-framed building and you feel it immediately. There’s a warmth to it. A sense of solidity. The atmosphere feels calmer, more grounded, more connected to nature than a standard modern building ever could. The exposed beams overhead aren’t decorative add-ons or cosmetic features — they are the structure itself, handcrafted from solid oak or Douglas fir and designed to last for generations. Traditional timber framing is one of the oldest forms of construction still in...]]></description><link>https://www.vptf.co.uk/post/traditional-oak-timber-framing-why-this-ancient-craft-is-more-relevant-than-ever</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3bc0e8a6b1dcc288e26ff3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:08:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64bc1c_0a110557c5334d629566a983408f08f3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Vincent</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renovating and Converting Old Buildings: Working With Your Home, Not Against It]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is something incredibly rewarding about bringing an old building back to life. Whether it's a stone barn waiting to become a family home, a historic farmhouse in need of restoration, or a traditional timber-framed property requiring careful repair, these buildings offer character, craftsmanship and history that simply cannot be replicated. At Vincent and Parry Timber Framing, we believe the best renovations are those that work with a building's original construction rather than fighting...]]></description><link>https://www.vptf.co.uk/post/renovating-and-converting-old-buildings-working-with-your-home-not-against-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3bd33172c7d18238c98c6e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:08:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64bc1c_6ba88955ece44654a9efe1b0aed98518~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kate Vincent</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>