In this article, you’ll discover: Introduction Arched windows make statements. Whether it’s a Gothic pointed arch in a church conversion, a Romanesque curve in a Victorian villa, or a subtle segmental arch adding character to a cottage, curved windows create architectural interest that rectangular openings simply can’t match. But arched windows are genuinely challenging to […]
In this article, you’ll discover: Introduction “I want hardwood windows” is something we hear weekly. But hardwood isn’t a single material — it’s a category containing dozens of species with dramatically different properties. Oak and meranti are both hardwoods, yet they differ in durability, appearance, workability, cost and environmental impact. Choosing the wrong species wastes […]
In this article, you’ll discover: Introduction Here’s a question we hear constantly: “Are timber windows worth the extra money?” The short answer is yes — but the full picture is more nuanced than most websites will tell you. Timber windows have been the backbone of British architecture for centuries. From Georgian townhouses to Victorian terraces, […]
In this article, you’ll discover: Introduction Here’s something that might surprise you: the frame accounts for roughly 70% of a window’s overall performance. Yet most homeowners spend hours researching glazing options and barely glance at what’s holding that glass in place. We’ve seen it countless times. A customer invests in triple glazing, only to wonder […]
In this article, you’ll discover: Introduction Walk down any Georgian terrace in Bath, Edinburgh, or Dublin, and you’ll notice something striking: the windows. Tall, elegant, perfectly proportioned — they’re as much a part of Georgian architecture as the symmetrical facades they sit within. But here’s what many homeowners don’t realise. Those beautiful six-over-six sash windows […]
In this article, you’ll discover: Window hardware might seem like a small detail. But get it wrong and you’ll be reminded every time you open a window. Handles that don’t suit the style. Stays that won’t hold. Locks that look like they belong on a garden shed. We’ve fitted thousands of timber windows, and the […]
In this article, you’ll discover: Waking up to windows streaming with water is frustrating. And if you’ve got beautiful timber windows, it’s natural to worry about moisture causing damage. Here’s the thing: condensation on windows isn’t usually a window problem. It’s a ventilation and humidity problem. Your windows are simply the coldest surface in the […]
In this article, you’ll discover: There’s a common misconception: “toughened glass is security glass.” We hear it all the time from homeowners. And it’s completely wrong. Both glass types are stronger than standard float glass. But they behave completely differently when someone tries to break through. One provides genuine security. The other keeps your family […]
In this article, you’ll discover: “Will I get my money back if I sell?” It’s one of the first questions homeowners ask when considering timber windows over uPVC. The short answer: in most cases, yes — and often more. But the real picture is more nuanced than a simple ROI calculation. Timber windows affect property […]
In this article, you’ll discover: “But don’t timber windows need painting every year?” We hear some version of this question almost daily. And we understand where it comes from — people remember their grandparents scraping and repainting window frames every summer. Here’s the thing: modern timber windows are fundamentally different products. The manufacturing processes, timber […]
