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We have made a selection of articles to both help customers in their window investment decisions and to educate customers about the various pros and cons of choices that need to be made when considering such an investment into their home.

We hope you find these articles useful. If you have any questions, please do contact us.

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Double white wooden doors with glass panels, set in a red brick wall with ivy, leading to a garden
Advice about Wooden Doors
Stephen Earle

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

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22/08/2024
Wooden sash windows replacement manufacturer and installers.
Advice about Wooden Windows
Stephen Earle

Everything About Wooden Sash Windows

If you are in the market for new wooden sash windows but are not sure about something, your answers should be in this extensive article. We aim to educate and help customers in their decisions relating to sash windows.

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22/01/2024
Wooden windows can be made to match anything, such as this front door with a beautiful stained glass feature. Are wooden windows better then upvc?
Advice about Wooden Windows & Doors
Stephen Earle

Are Wooden Windows Better than uPVC?

When it comes to choosing windows for your home, one of the key decisions you will face is whether to go for wooden windows or uPVC windows. Are Wooden Windows Better than uPVC?

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14/07/2023
Optional brush painted finish of white color. A white brush placed on top of white paint buckets
Advice about Wooden Windows & Doors
Stephen Earle

How to recover windows and doors from peeling paint?

Identifying peeling and cracking paint on doors and windows is relatively easy with a visual inspection. Look for visible signs such as flaking, lifting, or peeling paint where sections of the painted surface have detached from the underlying material.

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27/06/2023
Double glazed wooden sash windows in london
Advice about Wooden Windows
Stephen Earle

How to stop condensation on windows?​

Internal condensation, inside your house; on your glass, window frames or walls is a common problem especially in the colder months of the year. To stop condensation and to compare it to something easier to understand, just think of showering with no open windows or ventilation and you will notice a build-up of moisture on your walls.

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03/09/2022
Front doors in your colours and to your detail, to match your home. Door and window prices to suit all budgets
Advice about Wooden Doors
Stephen Earle

Are timber windows all the same?

Let’s face it, the UK has loads of companies who all offer timber windows and perhaps all appear to offer the same thing, I mean, a window is a window right?

Are cars all the same? No, let’s analyse this for a moment. When comparing a car for example, you might think of a

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15/07/2022
Putty glazed wooden sash window
Advice about Wooden Windows
Stephen Earle

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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15/07/2022
Timber sash windows - sashed windows in all styles for all buildings.
Advice about Wooden Windows
Stephen Earle

How to maintain Wooden windows?

Many people over-estimate what it takes to maintain wooden windows. It is easier than you think and is well worth the time and the value that timber windows and doors add to your property. Read more…

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15/07/2022
White double doors with tilt-and-turn windows above, offering functionality and elegance, leading into a bright interior space with a view of the outside courtyard
Advice about Wooden Doors
Stephen Earle

French doors – a useful guide…

Wooden back doors can come in many different styles and sizes. Which one you choose depends on whether you to replace the existing door or change the whole back of your house; to make room for a larger door and more sunlight?

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14/07/2022
Authentic timber windows custom glass in a beautiful bespoke wooden window.
Company Updates
Stephen Earle

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

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14/02/2022
Traditional sash windows near me
Advice about Wooden Windows
Stephen Earle

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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16/11/2019
Traditional oak front door with raised panel design and a small window with leaded glass.
Advice about Wooden Doors
Stephen Earle

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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08/03/2018
Replacement wooden bi folding door in a beautiful home
Advice about Wooden Doors
Stephen Earle

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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12/11/2017
Timber windows and oak front doors in london, hardwood doors are recommended for entrance doors as they get heavy use.
Advice about Wooden Windows & Doors
Stephen Earle

The Benefits of Timber Windows And Doors

When deciding to replace the timber windows and doors at their property, homeowners have many different material options to choose from nowadays. Traditionally, timber was the only material used for windows and both interior and exterior doors, yet now the market is flooded with uPVC and also…

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12/11/2012
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