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Passive House Windows – what are the requirements?

What are the requirements for passive house windows? We give you all the information you need to get your home certified by the Passive House Institute

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Traditional Windows report by English Heritage

The Traditional Windows Report by English Heritage is a document that gives in great detail the reasons why we need heritage windows. In this post we summarise the report and give you insights into why heritage windows are so important.

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A Guide to Replacing Windows in a Conservation Area

Window replacement in a conservation area Replacing windows in a conservation area isn’t straightforward. Windows aren’t just bits of glass…

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The Challenge of Replacing Heritage Windows

Owners of Listed Buildings and searched long and hard for a viable update for their old single glazed units when…

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20 Years in High End Joinery

Two Decades of Quality Joinery Formed in March 1998, the Alfreton based company, has gone from strength to strength from…

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Gowercroft Apprentice wins National Award

Apprentice of the Year – Oliver Walker Gowercroft apprentice Oliver Walker has scooped the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ prize in…

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Gowercroft Apprentice shortlisted for Major Industry Award

Joinery Apprentice receives prestigious nomination Gowercroft Joinery 3rd Year apprentice, Oliver Walker, has been shortlisted for The British Woodworking Federation’s Apprentice of the…

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Gowercroft Win Best Windows at Build It Awards 2017

Gowercroft Wooden Windows are officially ‘The Best’! Our new window range, designed specifically for the heritage and conservation market, has…

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The Problem with Slim Double Glazing in Heritage Windows

Slim double glazing in heritage windows may be revolutionary, but it’s not without it’s problems Gowercroft Director Andrew Madge discusses…

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