The specification of wood windows and doors can be quite daunting. Not only have you to consider the type of design, for example do you choose a traditional box sash, spiral balance sash or tilting balance sash, there’s also decisions to be made about wood species, glazing, coating and hardware.
To help you make an informed choice, we have a number of blog posts that seek to educate and inform. From exploring the benefits of triple glazing and acoustic performance to replacement of original wood windows and doors in listed properties, there will be a blog to help you find answers to your questions. And, should you not be able to find the information you need, please contact us using the web form and we’ll assist you the best we can.
Helen Hewitt, Chief Executive of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF), penned an article about the importance of ‘getting retrofit right’ for the report Why timber is leading ...
In June 2019, Parliament passed legislation requiring the Government to reduce the UK’s net emissions of greenhouse gases by 100% relative to 1990 levels by 2050. Doing so would make the UK a ...
Last month (September 2019) it’s estimated that a record 7.6 million people took to the streets as part of the Global Climate Strike. To date, it’s the largest climate demonstration in ...
By Tony Pell, Chairman of the Wood Window Alliance – article first published in Structural Timber, April 2019 Wood has been the natural choice for windows and doors for centuries. However, ...
By Tom Wright, Managing Director – George Barnsdale Ltd. This article was originally published in Housebuilder and Developer, June 2019 Increasingly, window manufacturers are being asked by ...