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How Efficient is Vacuum Double Glazing?
How Efficient is Vacuum Double Glazing? Update September 2024: There is now a more up to date version of this blog available here. Vacuum glass achieves exceptional levels of...
A listed building in a conservation area where replacement windows must be approved by the local planning authority
Replacing Windows in a Conservation Area: A Comprehensive Guide
Window replacement in a conservation area Update September 2024: We’ve made significant advancements in our heritage window offerings, including the integration of LandVac vacuum glazing and the refinement of...
Modern Georgian Windows installed in a period chapel
All about modern Georgian Windows
What are Georgian windows, and how do modern windows look more traditional with Georgian bars? Update September 2024: We’ve updated our product range to include LandVac, a new vacuum...
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Heritage Windows Project wins Prestigious BWF Award
Gowercroft Joinery wins the British Woodworking Federation’s Woodworking Project of the Year Award Gowercroft Joinery has won the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) Woodworking Project of the Year Award for...
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Templeton House Shortlisted for BWF Project of the Year Award
Gowercroft Heritage Window and Door Project nominated for Prestigious Award One of Gowercroft’s flagship projects, a Grade II Listed mansion and former home of Sir Winston Churchill has been...
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What Are Heritage Windows?
What Are Heritage Windows? Are you searching for the answer to the question “what are heritage windows”? Look no further, we will give you everything you need to know...
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What are Floating Corner Bifold Doors?
What are floating corner bifold doors? How do builders create the unusual open corner effect on a room with sliding patio doors? Find out all about open corner sliding...
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Gowercroft invest £350k to expand window manufacturing capacity
Over its 21 years of trading, window manufacturing company Gowercroft Joinery has grown from strength to strength due to the quality of its products and the high level of...
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CTI Board Appointment
Timber Windows Manufacturer Appointment to the CTI Executive Board We are pleased to announce that timber windows manufacturer Gowercroft Managing Director Andrew Madge has been appointed to the Executive...
Tow men stand either side of a window at a testing centre. One wears h--vis, indicating that he is the tester and another wears a Gowercroft Joinery shirt. Both are smiling.
Gowercroft passes rigorous Weather Performance Test
High quality timber window and door specialist Gowercroft Joinery has sailed through rigorous weather performance testing for its Hardwick range of flush casement windows. Internationally recognised standard, BS6375 Part1...
Gowercroft Managing Director takes on key Industry Role
Andrew Madge, Managing Director of Gowercroft Joinery has been appointed to the Executive Board of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF).
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The Challenge of Replacing Heritage Windows
Update August 2024: We now offer LandVac Vacuum Glass in our product lineup instead of Pilkington spacia, enhancing thermal and acoustic performance while maintaining the traditional aesthetics of heritage...
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Derby Telegraph Business Awards Finalists
Gowercroft is finalist in the Derby Telegraph Business Awards Timber doors and windows manufacturer Gowercroft  has been shortlisted for ‘Excellence in Innovation Award’ in this year’s Derby Telegraph Business...
Gowercroft become Pilkington Spacia™ dealer for Ultra Slim Double Glazing
Gowercroft Joinery is appointed as a Pilkington Spacia™ dealer after using their innovative ultra slim double glazing in our Heritage Windows Update August 2024: reflecting our commitment to innovation...
Two Gowercroft Joinery team members in the workshop, standing beside a handcrafted timber door finished in grey with polished chrome ironmongery, as part of the company’s apprentice training and development programme.
Gowercroft apprentices seize the window of opportunity
National Recognition for our Joinery Apprentice Manager Simon Alfreton based Gowercroft Joinery is being recognised by the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) as a champion of National Apprentice Week (March...
Home security window testing at Gowercroft Joinery
Home Security – Gowercroft pass window security tests
Gowercroft timber windows pass new PAS-24 2016 home security tests with flying colours Home Security something that we take very seriously at Gowercroft. That’s why, as part of our...
The Gowercroft Joinery team standing outside their Derbyshire workshop, proudly holding signage for multiple award recognitions including the Build It Awards 2017 Winner, Build It Awards 2018 Shortlisted, and G18 Awards Finalist.
Window Manufacturers In Top Industry Awards
Alfreton Window Manufacturers Gowercroft Are Finalists In Top Industry Awards Alfreton based timber window manufacturers Gowercroft Joinery has been nominated for two major industry awards for its pioneering Heritage...
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Who Sells Timber Windows?
Unfortunately, the answer isn’t as simple as “the timber window shop.” Several different types of businesses sell timber windows – each with its own pros and cons. Below, we’ll...