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…

Side-by-side view of two timber sash windows. The window on the left shows minimal weathering, with slight paint peeling and light wear. The window on the right is in perfect condition, made of Accoya with a microporous coating, showcasing smooth and even paint with no visible cracks or imperfections. Both windows are painted the same colour and set against a light-coloured wall, emphasising the contrast between the slightly weathered timber and the pristine, well-maintained Accoya window with advanced coating.

Accoya vs. Common Timbers: Which is Best for Durability?

Selecting the right timber is essential for creating high-quality, long-lasting windows and doors. At Gowercroft Joinery, we prioritise materials that…

An old English stone cottage with a thatched roof and ivy-covered walls, set in a sustainable landscape. The garden is lush with native plants and wildflowers. Solar panels are visible on the roof, and a small wind turbine is nearby. A vegetable garden with raised beds and compost bins is in the foreground. A gravel path lined with blooming flowers leads to the cottage. Rolling hills covered in trees and meadows are seen in the background, promoting biodiversity

How To Adapt Historic Buildings for a Greener Future

Our Response to Historic England’s Carbon Efficiency Guidance Historic England’s latest advice note, “Adapting Historic Buildings for Energy and Carbon…

The image shows a grey Georgian-era two-storey building with large white-framed timber sash windows. Each window has multiple panes and features Gowercroft's innovative integrated conservation bars, blending seamlessly with the building's traditional design. The main door, also white, has an arched frame and is slightly raised from the ground. The overall appearance is clean and elegant, highlighting the well-preserved architectural details characteristic of the Georgian period.

Astragal Bars vs. Plant-On Bars

Astragal Bars vs. Plant-On Bars: What’s Best for Heritage Windows? When you want to preserve the historical integrity of heritage…

Replacing Georgian Sash Windows

When it comes to preserving the historical integrity of heritage properties, choosing the right type of window is crucial. Understanding…

The image shows a historic home where old, inefficient windows have been replaced with historically sensitive energy-efficient upgrades.

How Does Historic England’s ‘Climate Change and Historic Building Adaptation’ Draft Impact Heritage Property Renovations?

How Do Historic Windows Fit into the Historic England Draft? As the United Kingdom strides toward its ambitious Net Zero…

Exterior shot of award winning energy efficient heritage window installation

Heritage Windows Archives - Gowercroft Timber Windows

How We Tailor Heritage Windows and Doors for Listed Buildings

Accoya vs. Common Timbers: Which is Best for Durability?

How To Adapt Historic Buildings for a Greener Future

Astragal Bars vs. Plant-On Bars

Replacing Georgian Sash Windows

How Does Historic England’s ‘Climate Change and Historic Building Adaptation’ Draft Impact Heritage Property Renovations?

Are Energy-Efficient Windows Suitable for Historic Buildings?

Gowercroft at Listed Property Show 2024

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