A modern house exterior featuring large grey-stained Accoya timber framed windows and doors. The building showcases expansive glazed screens and stylish architectural lines, with a blend of large tilt and turn windows and Tutbury bifold doors. The wooden cladding and glass accents create a seamless connection with the surrounding green lawn and open sky.

Why Architects Love Accoya

Accoya wood has become a favourite among architects designing high-end projects, especially for timber windows and doors. Its design flexibility,…

Side-by-side view of two timber sash windows. The window on the left shows minimal weathering, with slight paint peeling and light wear. The window on the right is in perfect condition, made of Accoya with a microporous coating, showcasing smooth and even paint with no visible cracks or imperfections. Both windows are painted the same colour and set against a light-coloured wall, emphasising the contrast between the slightly weathered timber and the pristine, well-maintained Accoya window with advanced coating.

Accoya vs. Common Timbers: Which is Best for Durability?

Selecting the right timber is essential for creating high-quality, long-lasting windows and doors. At Gowercroft Joinery, we prioritise materials that…

Accoya vs. Red Grandis

When choosing timber for external applications such as windows, doors, or architectural features, two options stand out: Accoya and Engineered…

The Process Behind Engineered Red Grandis: Growth, Harvesting, and Lamination

Why is Red Grandis Sustainable? We choose Engineered Red Grandis for its performance and sustainability. How is Red Grandis Grown…

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…

An image split in half: Left Side - Conflict Timber/Over-Harvesting: Show a devastated tropical forest area with stumps, felled trees, and signs of illegal logging, such as makeshift unsafe equipment or paths. The scene should evoke the damage and environmental degradation caused by unsustainable practices. Right Side - Well-Managed Forests: Contrast this with a lush, thriving pine forest filled with healthy trees, with clear signs of sustainable management, such replanting efforts and wildlife.

Sustainable Timber Choices: Why We Avoid Certain Woods

Choosing the right timber is critical for both quality and sustainability. At Gowercroft Joinery, we are committed to using materials…

An image of a small oak sapling next to a full-grown pine tree, showing the contrast in their growth stages. The sapling represents the early stages of growth, while the mature pine tree towers over it, symbolizing the differences in growth rates between these two types of trees.

Accoya vs. Traditional Timbers: Why Accoya Beats Oak

Wood choice is crucial to crafting high-quality timber windows and doors. At Gowercroft Joinery, we’re often asked if we use…

A detailed graphical representation of product lifecycle models, depicting the flow from raw material to end of life, with explanations for Cradle-to-Gate, Cradle-to-Grave, and Cradle-to-Cradle concepts, integrated within a circular economy framework.

Window Life Cycle Assessment

How Does Life Cycle Assessment Enhance Sustainable Product Development? Sustainability is increasingly important to consumers; members of the public are…

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