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Diagram showing the construction of a modern astragal glazing system with a back-to-back Superspacer in the glazing cavity, a wood plastic composite bead for stability, and high-security closed-cell glazing tape for adhesion.
Astragals – The Evolution of Window Design
Updated August 2024 – We’ve now updated our astragal bar technology. Learn more about our new Integrated Conservation Bars and how they blend heritage aesthetics with high performance. Why...
Greg, Gowercroft apprentice and award nominee, sits at the centre of a meeting table with three team members during a quality and health and safety discussion, highlighting the company's commitment to training and apprentice development.
Apprentice Wins Industry Award
Greg Kasowicz Wins 2016 BWF Trainee of the Year Award Gowercroft Joinery Level 3 apprentice Greg Kasowicz, then 23 and from Sutton-in-Ashfield, won the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) Trainee...
Wood Stain Going Milky on Newly Installed Joinery Products
How weather and wood stain can affect the wood in windows It’s not uncommon during a wet winter for newly installed timber windows to develop a slightly milky or...
Windows with a Lifetime Guarantee – only from Gowercroft
Celebrating 9 Years of TimbaCare: The Ultimate Timber Maintenance Solution Updated April 2025 Since launching at the 2016 Homebuilding and Renovating Show in Birmingham, TimbaCare has transformed timber product...
Cross-section diagram of a double glazing installation, showing features that extend glazing lifespan. Labels highlight components such as low modulus silicone capping, concealed pin, wood plastic composite bead, butyl seal with desiccant, high-security glazing tape, and horizontal drainage in the glazing rebate.
How Long Do Double Glazing Units Last?
Quality affects longevity when it comes to double glazing Updated August 2024 At our company, we use both traditional double glazing and LandVac vacuum glass, depending on the specific...
Certificate showing Gowercroft Joinery's Accoya Wood Certification
Accoya Windows and Doors
Accoya Hardwood for Superior Windows and Doors Accoya is without question the best timber for window and door manufacture on the market. It offers exceptional finish, durability, longevity and sustainability...
A woman peacefully sleeping next to her partner in a bright bedroom, illustrating the quiet and comfort achieved through effective noise-reducing glazing.
Noise Reduction Windows That Make Home Feel Like Home
Tired of the noise outside? Our windows are designed to block it out. Whether you’re living on a busy street, working with conservation restrictions, or designing for performance, Gowercroft’s...
Homebuilding and Renovating Show 2016
Come and meet the Gowercroft team For the fifth year running, Gowercroft Joinery will be exhibiting at the Homebuilding and Renovating Show at the N.E.C. In an industry where buying...
A sad face drawn on a window covered in condensation, illustrating the common issue of moisture build-up on glass.
Condensation and Dew Point on Efficient Double Glazing
Modern homes today are built so they don’t waste energy, with increased levels of thermal insulation, efficient draft-proofing around doors and windows and the use of sealed units in...
A canopy view looking up at tall, straight Red Grandis trees with slender trunks and light green foliage, set against a clear blue sky in a managed plantation forest.
What is Red Grandis Timber?
Red Grandis is an Ethically Sourced timber of fantastic quality Red Grandis is a sustainable, high-quality hardwood used extensively in our window and door ranges. Grown in responsibly managed...
A Guide to Buying Wooden Windows
Choosing the right wooden windows can feel overwhelming. With so many companies and options available, it’s not easy to know where to start. That’s why we’ve created this simple...
Winston heritage sliding sash window in a listed building
Timber, Draught Free Sliding Sash Windows
Draught Free Sliding Sash Windows – Class 4 Air Permeability Sliding sash windows have always and will always be draughty! Well that’s what we have been led to believe...
Close-up of finely crafted Accoya timber glazing bars stacked in a workshop. The image showcases the precision joinery and uniform grain of the modified wood, used in the manufacture of high-performance heritage-style windows.
What is Accoya Timber?
What Is Accoya Timber? Accoya is a high-performance, sustainable timber that rivals the best tropical hardwoods in durability, stability and aesthetics. Created from fast-growing, responsibly sourced softwood, it’s rapidly...
A white timber sliding-folding door system partially opened, revealing a garden with tall hedges and leafless trees in winter. The door panels fold neatly to the side, creating an open indoor-outdoor space.
Sliding Folding or Lift and Slide Doors
How to Choose the Right Wooden Doors for Your Home Looking to open up your living space with timber doors that blur the boundary between indoors and out? Whether...
Gowercroft team member loading offcuts into a biomass heater in the workshop, showcasing the company’s commitment to sustainable joinery through efficient wood waste recycling and renewable heating.
Biomass Heater drives Sustainable Joinery Company
An ecologically sound new clean burn heater Update – August 2024In 2021, we installed a second biomass heater to support the expansion of our factory. This investment is part...
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...