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…

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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8 Years of Awards and Counting!

Gowercroft Joinery: A Journey of Awards and Recognition At Gowercroft Joinery, we take pride in our commitment to craftsmanship, innovation,…

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10 Years of Pioneering Vacuum Glazing in Heritage Windows

From Pilkington Spacia™ to LandVac At Gowercroft Joinery, we have always been at the forefront of innovation in heritage window…

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…

Passive House Windows – what are the requirements?

What are the requirements for passive house windows? We give you all the information you need to get your home certified by the Passive House Institute

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Traditional Windows report by English Heritage

The Traditional Windows Report by English Heritage is a document that gives in great detail the reasons why we need heritage windows. In this post we summarise the report and give you insights into why heritage windows are so important.

A listed building in a conservation area where replacement windows must be approved by the local planning authority

A Guide to Replacing Windows in a Conservation Area

Window replacement in a conservation area Replacing windows in a conservation area isn’t straightforward. Windows aren’t just bits of glass…

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The Challenge of Replacing Heritage Windows

Owners of Listed Buildings and searched long and hard for a viable update for their old single glazed units when…

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