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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...

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...

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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...

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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...

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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?

Who actually sells timber windows? Unfortunately, the answer is not as simple “the timber window shop”. There are actually several different outfits that you can buy timber windows from...

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Accoya Windows Site Visit

Accoya Windows – Visit to Accoya® Production Facility in Arnhem, The Netherlands Gowercroft Joinery was one of the first companies in the U.K. to start using Accoya® timber over...

Gowercroft founders and directors Chris and David in the workshop, smiling while demonstrating one of their bespoke timber windows as part of the company’s 20-year anniversary.

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 a modest three-man joinery team, using second hand machinery,...

Award Winning Heritage Windows at the Listed Property Show

Gowercroft Joinery will be displaying its revolutionary new Winston and Richmond heritage windows on stand C7 at the Listed Property Show at Olympia on the 24th and 25th February....

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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 the prestigious British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) awards. These annual...

Heritage Range Shortlisted for BWF Product Innovation Award 2017

Gowercroft Heritage Windows nominated for Prestigious Award Update August 2024: In keeping with our dedication to continuous improvement, we now use LandVac vacuum glazing in our heritage windows. This...