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Three labelled MDF samples on a wooden surface, showing standard MDF, moisture-resistant MDF, and Medite Tricoya – a durable, weather-resistant MDF designed for extreme conditions.
What is Medite Tricoya and Is it Superior to other Particle Boards?
What is MDF? Medium-density fibreboard (MDF) is an engineered wood product formed by breaking down hardwood or softwood residuals into wood fibres, combining it with wax and a resin...
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...
A newspaper clipping photo showing Gowercroft Director David Brown assisting a woman as she aims a shotgun during a charity clay pigeon shoot. He is demonstrating proper technique in a countryside setting, with grassy hills in the background.
Sun Shines for Charity Clay Pigeon Shoot
Fun in the Sun! A charity clay pigeon shoot held at a country estate near Ripon in North Yorkshire has raised thousands of pounds for two good causes. Nearly...