Completed in 2011, the extension at Holbrook Hall, Derbyshire has been a considerable success. The extension was fully designed and project managed by Darren Mayner BAHons BArch ARB, Principal Architect at Darren Mayner Architecture and Gowercroft worked closely with Darren to design and deliver highly specialist windows. The combination of sliding sash and casement windows read more
Our New Production Director – An Introduction
September 20, 2012 – 7:01 am
In October 2010, the Directors at Gowercroft made the big decision to move from the factory in Wirksworth, which had been home for the better part of 10 years, to a newer and more appropriate factory in Alfreton. The new factory allowed streamlining of machinery and processes, a vastly improved spray shop and a more read more
What is Medite Tricoya and Is it Superior to other Particle Boards?
September 19, 2012 – 8:54 am
What is MDF? Medium-density fibreboard (MDF) is an engineered wood product formed by breaking down hardwood or softwood residuals into wood fibres, combining it with wax and a resin binder, and forming panels by applying high temperature and pressure. It is stronger and much more dense than chipboard. Typically, in the UK, this material is read more
Architectural Joinery for 49 The Bishops Avenue, Highgate
August 22, 2012 – 1:37 pm
It is often referred to as the best address in London, or simply as billionaires’ row, because of the concentration of Kings, Sultans and Oligarchs who reside there. The Bishops Avenue is within the Highgate area and is certainly a prestigious part of the world. In 2006, Gowercroft Joinery was contacted by WillowAcre regarding a read more
Gowercroft Apprentice Excels at East Midlands Skillbuild
May 21, 2012 – 8:16 am
Gowercroft apprentice Lewis Cowlishaw was the third best apprentice in the East Midlands-wide competition ‘Skillbuild’ despite still being in his first year. Colleges from around the East Midlands select their stars to represent them. Normally they send those in their second year of study, but Lewis has so impressed the college they sent him a read more
Exterior Condensation on Glass with a Low Centre Pane U-Value
March 1, 2012 – 4:05 pm
We have recently been informed by the BWF, that some manufacturers have been experiencing the phenomenon of exterior condensation on newly installed windows and doors with highly energy efficient glazing. A householder waking to new windows obscured by condensation may think that the glazing units have failed; in fact, this is an indication of the efficiency of the glass read more
Green Building in Central London
January 11, 2012 – 2:04 pm
An Enquiry out of the Green In 2007, David was sitting quietly in the Gowercroft offices when the phone rang. On the other end of the phone was a vision and a dilemma. The caller had a dream of building an energy efficient home in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the London read more
Ultra-Thin Glazing for Historic Properties
December 21, 2011 – 2:09 pm
Conservation Joinery for Listed Buildings The renovation of listed buildings comes under the direction of the local planning authority. Their decisions regarding updating original features centre on the need to maintain the original character and appearance of these historic buildings. This often leads to a requirement for like-for-like replacement of the windows and doors. While read more
Green Oak Verandas; Year-Round Outdoor Space
November 18, 2011 – 3:38 pm
Year-Round Outdoor Space Verandas are ideally suited to the U.K. We live in a country which is equally famous for two things: 1. our finely kept and tended gardens, and… 2. our unyielding drizzle. How many times have you planned a BBQ or a little get together in the garden, and just before you’re ready read more
Timber Sliding, Folding Doors; Moved by Centor
November 18, 2011 – 8:56 am
What are they? Sliding, folding doors (otherwise known as bi-fold doors) open up entire walls, seamlessly bringing the outside in, creating vistas and allowing light and fresh air inside. Bi-fold doors stack to the side/s, and have no posts or fixed door panels to block views or breezes. The door operates in two ways; One read more