We've had a wonderful summer here at Dude & Arnette, from press interviews celebrating craftsmanship to maintaining our much-loved oast cowl project Hop Farm and constructing brand new kiln roofs and oasts in Sussex. We couldn't have done any of it without our hard-working team.
Kent Life Magazine
Our very own Dude was also interviewed for Kent Life Magazine's piece - 4 Kent Craftspeople: from blacksmith to woodcarver. It was an honour to feature alongside fellow traditional businesses including bespoke woodcarving, spinning, and a blacksmith. What we all have in common is a passion for bespoke work, attention to detail and respect for traditional tools and techniques. So thanks to Kent Life Magazine for showcasing true craftspeople like ourselves.
Traditional oast cowl construction
We've been on the ground on many sites doing not just restoration but complete oast cowl construction. We wanted to give you a look at the care, commitment and dedication to the craft you only get with a company with over 70 years of experience. You can follow us on Instagram or Facebook to watch us in action. See below some of the painstaking tasks of completing a new kiln roof, timber work, and the blacking phase. We've been lucky with the weather and have been enjoying some great views across the Sussex countryside.
Ecclesiastical and Heritage World Magazine
We were also featured in Ecclesiastical and Heritage World Magazine last month. The oast cowl styles standing proudly atop traditional oast houses can be spotted across the Sussex, Kent and Hereford & Worcestershire countryside. Each county has a unique style that is stuck to and we love how these styles tell a story about our countryside's history and are very much a part of our heritage, so we were delighted to be featured.
Autumn shows no signs of slowing down, but we work year-round and now's the perfect time to prepare your roof and oast cowl for winter, so get in touch to chat about your needs.
