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Thin Double Glazed Units for Conservation Properties

Conservation Joinery for Listed Buildings  The renovation of listed buildings comes under the direction of the local planning authority. Their…

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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,…

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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…

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Long view of Riber castle in Matlock after Gowercroft fitted wooden windows

Riber Castle – A Redevelopment Case Study

A Troubled Past Riber Castle is a 19th century Grade II listed country house overlooking Matlock, Derbyshire. It was built…

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Accoya Roof Lantern for Exposed Location

Accoya is the perfect Hardwood for Roof Lanterns that last The Dilemma John Thornley O.B.E. wanted a replacement Accoya roof…

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Spiral Balances vs. Lead-Weights; Sliding Sash Window Mechanism

Understanding Sliding Sash Windows Weights and Pulleys Traditionally, all sliding sash windows were operated by cast iron weights. A box…

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Energy Efficiency: What is a U-Value?

In the ongoing search for carbon neutrality and environmental sustainability; it is now required by law that your window and…

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Giorgio Reggiani – Listed Shop-Front

Commercial Heritage Windows for a Traditional Derby Shop Front Giorgio Reggiani – Sadlergate, Derby In 2011, Derby County Council made…

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SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS (SGG) brand PLANITHERM

Gowercroft install Planitherm perfomance windows Groundbreaking Glass or Marketing Stunt? As you may have noticed over the past few months,…

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