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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...

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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....

Apprentice wearing grey suit being handed apprentice of the year trophy.

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...

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Gowercroft Apprentice shortlisted for Major Industry Award

Joinery Apprentice receives prestigious nomination Gowercroft Joinery 3rd Year apprentice, Oliver Walker, has been shortlisted for The British Woodworking Federation’s Apprentice of the Year Award. Oliver joined Gowercroft in 2015 at the start...

Gowercroft Joinery receiving the Best Windows award at the 2017 Build It Awards for their Richmond and Winston heritage windows, presented on stage with the official trophy.

Gowercroft Win Best Windows at Build It Awards

Gowercroft Wooden Windows are officially ‘The Best’! Our Heritage window range, designed specifically for the listed building and conservation market, has won multiple accolades. At a star-studded event held...

Project is shortlisted for the 2017 Stirling Prize

Juergen Teller Studio project wins Gowercroft a Stirling Prize Nomination A bespoke architectural collaboration between Gowercroft Joinery and 6a architects has been shortlisted for the 2017 Stirling Prize. The...

Large new-build home in Quarndon featuring Gowercroft’s bespoke Accoya windows, triple timber garage doors, and custom detailing for a traditional yet high-performance finish.

Bespoke Accoya Windows, Derbyshire New Build

Key Takeaways Location: Quarndon, DerbyshireClient: Private homeowner (Mrs Steph Snooks)Project Type: Bespoke joinery for a self-build family homeProducts Supplied: Accoya windows and doors, timber fascia and bargeboards, large timber...

Heritage Range Shortlisted for Build It Awards 2017

Gowercroft’s Heritage Windows Shortlisted for Major Award Updated August 2024: As part of our commitment to using the best available technology, our heritage windows now incorporate LandVac vacuum glazing....

Richmond heritage flush casement window with slim glazing bars in a bright, modern living room featuring a grey corner sofa and minimalist decor.

Richmond Heritage Flush Casement

Updated August 2024 to reflect improved vacuum glass selection The Richmond Heritage Flush Casement window is a revolutionary product, designed exclusively by Gowercroft Joinery. Already specified in several Grade...

Interior view of a Winston heritage sliding sash window by Gowercroft Joinery, featuring slim timber glazing bars and LandVac vacuum glass, set in a traditionally styled sash box with decorative paneling and white microporous finish. Lush green garden visible through the clear, reflection-free glass.

Winston Heritage Sliding Sash

An award-winning innovation for listed buildings and heritage homes The Winston Heritage Sliding Sash Window is an exclusive, groundbreaking design by Gowercroft Joinery. Already installed in several Grade II...

Heritage property featuring large timber sliding sash windows with narrow glazing bars and a traditional six-panel front door, showcasing the aesthetic compatibility of vacuum glazing in conservation settings.

The Problem with Slim Double Glazing in Heritage Windows

Slim double glazing in heritage windows may be revolutionary, but it’s not without it’s problems Gowercroft Director Andrew Madge shares why slim double glazing units may not be the...

Diagram comparing Pilkington Spacia™ vacuum glazing and standard double glazing. The left side shows a 6.5mm thick vacuum-insulated unit with low-emissivity glass, clear float, and 0.2mm vacuum gap supported by microspacers. The right side shows a typical 24mm double-glazed unit using air or inert gas for insulation, requiring a larger gap.

What is Pilkington Spacia ™ glass?

Updated August 2024: In recent years, window technology has made major advances. At Gowercroft, we now use LandVac vacuum glass instead of Pilkington Spacia™ due to its many advantages....

Two painted timber test samples used for QUV testing sit on a wooden table, showing minimal surface erosion and sheen loss after accelerated weathering cycles designed to simulate 10–15 years of real-world exposure.

Q-UV Testing of Water Based Coating

Long-Term Protection for Wooden Windows and Doors Updated August 2024 We’re committed to providing some of the longest guarantees in the timber window and door industry. But how can...

Close-up of a white timber sash window and a matching white timber door with a glazed panel, both set in a red brick wall with stone and arched brick details, demonstrating minimal wear after years of use.

Maintenance to Timber Windows

Timber Windows can be Maintenance free! Updated August 2024Originally written by David Brown There’s a common misconception that timber windows are high maintenance, but that hasn’t been my experience...