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Circular economy infographic showing Gowercroft Joinery’s sustainable practices across eight areas: Refuse, Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle, Repurpose, and Recover. Each section highlights actions like avoiding unreliable materials, redesigning for efficiency, using offcuts and shavings, offering lifetime repair via Timbacare, and recycling or repurposing old products. Gowercroft Joinery’s logo is in the centre.

Environmental Product Declaration for Timber Windows: Why EPDs Matter and How Gowercroft is Leading the Way

Everybody knows that sustainability is important, but how can you tell greenwashing from genuine eco practices? More and more homeowners…

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Technician performing PAS 24 security test by attempting forced entry near the lock of a timber door using hand tools.

What Is PAS 24 and What Does It Involve?

Key Takeaways What Is PAS 24? PAS 24 is a UK security test that checks how well windows and doors…

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A skilled craftsman at Gowercroft Joinery carefully applies the final touches to a white timber door in the workshop. The high-quality glazing is securely fitted into the frame, ensuring a precise and weatherproof seal. The background features neatly organised tools, materials, and workstations, showcasing the attention to detail and expertise in traditional joinery.

What Is the Best Method for Window Glazing?

When choosing window glazing, the way the glass is secured within the frame is just as important as the glass…

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A five-panel Tutbury bifold door in painted Strutt Yellow, partially open, flooding a classic kitchen with natural light. The clear glazed panels create a seamless connection to the outdoor space, while the slim timber frames maintain a refined, traditional aesthetic. Perfect for blending indoor and outdoor living, this timber bifold door enhances both modern and period homes with its smooth operation and elegant design.

The Best Doors to Make the Most of the First Warm Days of Spring

After months of grey skies and chilly mornings, the first extended spell of sunshine changes everything. The garden is waking…

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A scenic view of a river winding through a forested valley with mountains in the background, with text overlay: '12,503,227 KGCO₂E - Lifetime carbon savings of our 2024 products sold.

Here’s How We Made an Impact in 2024

As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the achievements that made 2024 an extraordinary year for Gowercroft…

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A cosy living room with a glowing fireplace and a comfortable armchair, creating a warm atmosphere. Through a large window, a storm is visible with heavy rain, strong winds, and swaying tree branches, highlighting the contrast between the inviting interior and the harsh weather outside.

A Quick Guide to Window and Door Performance

When choosing new windows, you’ll often come across lots of numbers and technical terms: U-values, Part Q, PAS24, air permeability,…

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Internal view of three curved-top Palladian-style Winston sliding sash windows with Georgian glazing bars. The windows are framed with custom shutter boxes and painted to match the interior, showcasing a traditional yet functional design that allows for natural light while preserving the building's historic character.

How We Tailor Heritage Windows and Doors for Listed Buildings

Choosing windows and doors for listed properties isn’t just about historic aesthetics, they also have to create a comfortable living…

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A double-glazed glass unit is centred in the image. On the left, a cold, icy landscape with a snow-covered mountain symbolises low temperatures. A blue arrow points away from the glass unit, representing cold air being reflected out. On the right side, two cosy feet in patterned socks are propped up near a warm fireplace. An orange arrow points toward the inside, showing heat staying in. The image illustrates minimal heat loss, with the double-glazed unit effectively keeping cold air out and retaining warmth inside, visually representing the concept of U-values.

What is a U-Value? Energy Efficient Windows

Are you seeking the most energy efficient windows possible? Then your windows need low u-values. A whopping 85% of us…

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A modern house exterior featuring large grey-stained Accoya timber framed windows and doors. The building showcases expansive glazed screens and stylish architectural lines, with a blend of large tilt and turn windows and Tutbury bifold doors. The wooden cladding and glass accents create a seamless connection with the surrounding green lawn and open sky.

Why Architects Love Accoya

Accoya wood has become a favourite among architects designing high-end projects, especially for timber windows and doors. Its design flexibility,…

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