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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 in Windows and Acoustic Glazing
Insulation is not just about keeping the heat in – windows should keep the noise out too! If you live in a busy and vibrant part of the world,...
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...
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...