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A stack of newly constructed Red Grandis timber window frames, placed on a red pallet inside a busy workshop. The frames showcase the natural light brown color and smooth finish of the sustainable wood. The background reveals various tools, materials, and woodworking equipment, highlighting an active joinery environment.
The Environmental Benefits of Using Red Grandis Timber
Choosing the right timber is crucial for sustainable construction. At Gowercroft Joinery, we are committed to using materials that not only meet our high standards for quality but also...
Character red brick cottage with georgian sash windows and a character door. Desplite being flooded, the windows and doors look good as new.
Why Accoya is the Best Timber for Moisture-Resistant Windows and Doors
When selecting timber for wood windows or wooden doors in moisture-prone areas, Accoya stands out as the ultimate choice. Its ability to resist water exposure and maintain its form...
An old English stone cottage with a thatched roof and ivy-covered walls, set in a sustainable landscape. The garden is lush with native plants and wildflowers. Solar panels are visible on the roof, and a small wind turbine is nearby. A vegetable garden with raised beds and compost bins is in the foreground. A gravel path lined with blooming flowers leads to the cottage. Rolling hills covered in trees and meadows are seen in the background, promoting biodiversity
How To Adapt Historic Buildings for a Greener Future
Our Response to Historic England’s Carbon Efficiency Guidance Historic England’s latest advice note, “Adapting Historic Buildings for Energy and Carbon Efficiency,” released in July 2024, provides essential strategies for...
A close-up view of a period-style building with traditional sash windows, featuring white window frames and decorative bars dividing the glass panes. The architectural detail showcases a clear example of astragal bars, ideal for visually distinguishing between authentic glazing bars and plant-on alternatives - relevant for understanding window style choices in heritage or conservation settings.
Astragal Bars vs. Plant-On Bars
Astragal Bars vs. Plant-On Bars: What’s Best for Heritage Windows? When you want to preserve the historical integrity of heritage properties, choosing the right window bars is crucial. Understanding...
An interior view of a traditional sash-style heritage window with elegant timber framing, set in an olive green wall above a cosy navy-blue sofa. The window offers a clear view of a lush garden and mature tree, illustrating how Gowercroft Joinery’s heritage windows preserve historical character while enhancing energy efficiency and comfort in period homes.
Replacing Georgian Sash Windows
When it comes to preserving the historical integrity of heritage properties, choosing the right type of window is crucial. Understanding the nuances of traditional window designs and modern innovations...
A long row of traditional red-brick terraced houses in a British suburb, all displaying “For Sale” signs, with parked cars lining the street under a moody sky. The abundance of signs suggests a shift or trend in the housing market, symbolising changing buyer priorities — potentially influenced by sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental concerns within the UK property sector.
The Impact of Sustainability on the UK Property Market
In recent years, there has been a noticeable rise in the concern for sustainability among homeowners and prospective property buyers. As people become more informed about sustainability and energy...
A striking split-image of a grand historic house, with one half in a derelict, decaying state and the other beautifully restored with clean stonework, fresh paint, and a manicured garden. The contrast highlights the potential transformation of heritage buildings and reflects the challenges and opportunities of adapting historic properties in line with evolving climate guidance and conservation standards.
How Does Historic England’s ‘Climate Change and Historic Building Adaptation’ Draft Impact Heritage Property Renovations?
How Do Historic Windows Fit into the Historic England Draft? As the United Kingdom strides toward its ambitious Net Zero by 2050 goal, balancing the need for sustainability with...
A digitally created image of a red-brick detached house completely encased in a thick layer of ice, with icicles hanging from the roof under a blazing sun. Set in a neatly mown suburban garden, the surreal visual highlights the concept of keeping your home cool during extreme summer heat.
8 Smart Ways to Keep Your Home Cool in Hot Weather
How Can I Keep My House Cool in Hot Weather? In the UK, our homes are famously designed to keep us warm. But with global temperatures rising and heatwaves...
A charming cobbled mews street lined with pastel-coloured and white-painted historic buildings, featuring sash windows and greenery in planters. At the far end, a larger period property displays a plaque reading "Horbury Mews 1878", indicating its heritage status. This picturesque scene highlights the type of traditional architecture where energy-efficient windows may need to be sensitively integrated.
Are Energy-Efficient Windows Suitable for Historic Buildings?
How Have Glazing Technologies Advanced to Suit Historic Properties? Ever pondered whether those charming old windows can keep up with modern energy standards? It’s a question close to the...
A circular infographic titled "Product Lifecycle Models" illustrates three types of lifecycle assessments: Cradle-to-gate, Cradle-to-grave, and Cradle-to-cradle. The cycle includes stages such as Raw Material, Manufacture, Transportation, Use, and End of Life. Cradle-to-gate (highlighted in grey): Assesses a product’s impact from raw material extraction up to the point it leaves the factory, excluding transport, use, and disposal. Cradle-to-grave (highlighted in orange): Expands on cradle-to-gate by also considering transport, installation, use, and disposal. Cradle-to-cradle (highlighted in green): Reflects a circular economy approach, where instead of being disposed of, products are recycled into new ones of similar value or quality, effectively eliminating waste. Icons and visuals represent each phase of the lifecycle, focusing on sustainability and environmental impact.
How Does Life Cycle Assessment Enhance Sustainable Product Development?
What is a Life Cycle Assessment and why is it important? Sustainability is more important than ever. Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the need for a circular economy...
A large stone and brick-built home featuring traditional timber sash windows installed throughout the property.
Benefits of Traditional Timber Sash Windows in Modern Homes
Discover the benefits of traditional timber sash windows for modern homes. Explore their energy efficiency, timeless aesthetics, durability, sound insulation, historical value, and environmental sustainability. Choose elegance, functionality, and...
A conceptual eco-friendly window carved into a tree trunk, symbolising sustainable window replacement and harmony with nature.
Top 6 Eco Window Replacement Tips for Homeowners
Looking to save money, reduce your carbon footprint, and increase the efficiency of your home? You can do all these things by installing eco windows. 
Snow-covered stone buildings with sash windows in a heritage street setting, overlaid with text reading “What are the best INSULATED WINDOWS for HERITAGE BUILDINGS?”.
What are the best insulated Heritage Windows for Listed Buildings?
What are the best insulated Heritage Windows for Listed Buildings? Find out in our latest post - read here
Brick façade of a traditional listed building with decorative timber windows, overlaid with green tint and white text reading “Guide to Windows for Listed Buildings: Everything You Need to Know,” featuring the Gowercroft Joinery logo.
A Guide to Windows for Listed Buildings: Everything You Need to Know
Looking for windows for listed buildings? A Guide to Windows for Listed Buildings: Everything You Need to Know
Old timber window in a weathered stone wall, overlaid with bold white text reading “4 types of Heritage Window you can install when renovating a listed building” and a green Gowercroft Joinery logo in the corner.
4 types of Heritage Window you can install when renovating a Listed Building
Choosing the right Heritage Windows for your property when you live in a listed building - here's 4 types of Heritage Window you can install when renovating a Listed...
Bright yellow exterior wall with a red-trimmed sash window, featuring a flower box and heart-shaped ornament, alongside bold red text reading "uPVC versus TIMBER SASH WINDOWS – Which is better?"
Why Timber Windows are better than uPVC Sash Windows
Timber windows are better than uPVC sash windows for lots of reasons - find out why in our latest blog post
Illustration of an open window looking out onto a long straight road, symbolising durability and longevity, alongside text reading "How to make your heritage windows last for 70 years."
How to make your heritage windows last for 70 years
Can you get heritage windows that will last a lifetime? We show you how you could get 70 years or more out of a set of timber heritage windows...
Modern open casement window in a minimalist interior looking out onto a lush green forest, illustrating the concept of sustainable windows and their connection to environmentally friendly living.
Why Choose Sustainable Windows?
Why Your Windows Should Be Sustainable: The Benefits of a Well-Built Window High-performance sustainable windows come in many types, shapes, and sizes. But regardless of their aesthetic or structural...