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Greg, Gowercroft apprentice and award nominee, sits at the centre of a meeting table with three team members during a quality and health and safety discussion, highlighting the company's commitment to training and apprentice development.
Apprentice Wins Industry Award
Greg Kasowicz Wins 2016 BWF Trainee of the Year Award Gowercroft Joinery Level 3 apprentice Greg Kasowicz, then 23 and from Sutton-in-Ashfield, won the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) Trainee...
Cross-section diagram of a double glazing installation, showing features that extend glazing lifespan. Labels highlight components such as low modulus silicone capping, concealed pin, wood plastic composite bead, butyl seal with desiccant, high-security glazing tape, and horizontal drainage in the glazing rebate.
How Long Do Double Glazing Units Last?
Quality affects longevity when it comes to double glazing Updated August 2024 At our company, we use both traditional double glazing and LandVac vacuum glass, depending on the specific...
Homebuilding and Renovating Show 2016
Come and meet the Gowercroft team For the fifth year running, Gowercroft Joinery will be exhibiting at the Homebuilding and Renovating Show at the N.E.C. In an industry where buying...
A sad face drawn on a window covered in condensation, illustrating the common issue of moisture build-up on glass.
Condensation and Dew Point on Efficient Double Glazing
Modern homes today are built so they don’t waste energy, with increased levels of thermal insulation, efficient draft-proofing around doors and windows and the use of sealed units in...
A Guide to Buying Wooden Windows
Choosing the right wooden windows can feel overwhelming. With so many companies and options available, it’s not easy to know where to start. That’s why we’ve created this simple...
Diagram showing a triple glazed window with three glass panes, sunlight hitting the outer pane, illustrating how low U-value glazing can lead to exterior condensation.
Exterior Condensation on Glass with a Low Centre Pane U-Value
Exterior Condensation – what is it any why does it happen? We have recently been informed by the BWF, that some manufacturers have been experiencing the phenomenon of exterior condensation on...
Architectural detail drawing of a traditional window installation with slim double glazing, showing elevations, cross-sections, and specifications for a conservation property with ashlar stone surround.
Thin Double Glazed Units for Conservation Properties
Update April 2025: Since this blog was first published in 2011, the glazing landscape has evolved significantly. While slim double glazing was an exciting development at the time, long-term...
Wide set of timber sliding folding doors with integrated blinds, set in a red brick extension with patio, showcasing smooth movement and elegant design powered by Centor hardware.
Timber Sliding Folding Doors; Moved by Centor
Timber sliding folding doors, what are they? Timber sliding folding doors (otherwise known as bi-fold doors) open up entire walls, seamlessly bringing the outside in, creating vistas and allowing...
Windows Turned Upside Down
Windows, not Windows! We believe we are honest in all our dealings and we don’t like to say we can do something if we cannot, but sometimes you really...
Close-up of a traditional-style bay window with white timber sliding sash windows, showcasing a heritage aesthetic ideal for discussing sash balance systems like lead weights and spiral balances.
Spiral Balances vs. Lead-Weights: Sliding Sash Window Mechanisms
Understanding Sliding Sash Windows Weights and Pulleys Traditionally, all sliding sash windows were operated by cast iron weights. A box is built into each side of the window, which...
Planitherm logo featuring the word Planitherm in white with a grey outline and shadows under the letters on a white background
SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS (SGG) brand PLANITHERM
Gowercroft install Planitherm perfomance windows Update August 2024: There are alternate options for the same performance now available on the market and we use them interchangeably. Groundbreaking Glass or...