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Stephen Earle

A perfectionist, designer and manufacturer of world class timber windows & doors.

Motivated by a desire to establish a company offering superior, high-security, and timeless handcrafted timber windows and doors, Stephen collaborated with like-minded artisans to found Authentic Timber Windows Ltd in 2006. The company's mission was to bridge traditional artisanry with modernity, creating wooden windows and doors that seamlessly blended traditional or modern aesthetics with high-security functionality.

As the Founder and Director of Authentic Timber Windows Ltd, Stephen played a pivotal role in shaping the company's vision and strategic direction. His commitment to excellence and a customer-centric approach quickly positioned the company as a leader in the bespoke timber windows & doors market. Under Stephen's guidance, Authentic Timber Windows Ltd gained a reputation for delivering superior & durable windows & doors; whilst paying attention to detail, and providing exceptional customer service.

Another Oak door installed by 1st Glass Windows in Croydon.

The Advantages Of Using Oak As A Hardwood Of Choice

The Advantages Of Using Oak As A Hardwood Of Choice Timber doors have been used since time immemorial, partly because wood has been readily available as a material throughout human history and because it combined the practicality of being soft enough to shape into the necessary form while also hard enough to provide a sturdy […]

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Double white wooden doors with glass panels, set in a red brick wall with ivy, leading to a garden

5 FAQs About Wooden French Doors

The history of wooden French doors can be traced all the way back to the 17th century, heavily influenced by design ideas from Italian Renaissance architecture, featuring a strong sense of geometry, symmetry, proportion and lots of natural light… style features that still set these doors apart even today, some 400 years later down the line.

The doors themselves initially served as a way to open out onto a balcony, but as they became more popular their use expanded to ground floor level, opening up properties, flooding spaces with more light and helping to create a seamless transition between the indoors and the out.

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Putty glazed wooden sash window

Difference between a Sash and a Casement?

The differences between a sash and a casement? There is actually many. Sash windows and Casement windows each have their own advantages. It is basically up to you what you choose. It really depends on your style of property that the windows are intended for?

Older and more historic buildings would normally opt for Wooden Sash Windows or even better would be a Heritage Sash Window; and more modern buildings would probably…

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Authentic Timber Windows custom glass in a beautiful bespoke wooden window.

Hoping for a much better 2022 and beyond!

Let’s hope for a much better 2022 and onwards!

Let’s face it, with all that was going on the last few years; most of us struggled to know what day of the week it was. Thank fully we have been able to maintain our Service Level Agreements and continue to deliver a world class product to our customers and we were largely unaffected. Of course as for most, many obstacles were thrown at us but we managed to adapt and continue forwards.

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Why are Wooden Sash Windows loved so much?

There are so many different types of windows on the market these days. Yet one style has been undeniably popular for centuries; and still remains the first choice for many today, it’s wooden sash windows. Lots of older properties here in the UK will have been built with sliding sash windows and when needing replacement windows, homeowners will unsurprisingly choose to stick with this beautiful traditional style.

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Traditional oak front door with raised panel design and a small window with leaded glass.

Thinking of buying a new Wooden Front Door? free advice…

When wanting to replace the exterior wooden front door at your property, lots of homeowners tend to easily choose their back door or side door. When it comes to deciding which wooden front door to install; it is often not so easy. It goes without saying that this door plays such a huge role in the first-impressions of your home and for this reason, many are conscious of ensuring that they invest in the best possible door for their property. 

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Replacement Wooden Bi Folding door in a beautiful home

Wooden bifold doors – always adding class

Previously, when installing new external wooden bifold doors at the rear of their property, many homeowners will have opted for traditional French doors or patio doors. However, it is becoming increasingly common for people to consider bi-folding doors instead. This modern exterior door is slightly different from the classic options chosen by homeowners, yet they are undeniably a brilliant choice for anyone who is searching for a unique alternative. 

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