Gowercroft Joinery has completed an extensive overhaul of their website so that it better serves our customers; past, present and prospective. Our Old Site The feedback we received from customers was that although the old site contained some useful information, it was a little awkward to navigate and did not demonstrate our past work clearly read more
The Mystery of U-Values
July 19, 2011 – 8:44 am
In the ongoing search for carbon neutrality and environmental sustainability; it is now required by law that your window and door manufacturer shows you calculated U-values on your new units. Building regulations also state that the final U-value for any new unit must not exceed 1.6 w/m2K; except is certain (typically historic) housing authorities. What read more
Regenerating a Listed Shop-Front in two Weeks
July 13, 2011 – 9:28 am
Giorgio Reggiani – Sadlergate, Derby In 2011, Derby County Council made available funds for regeneration of traditional shop-fronts in Derby city centre. The owner of Giorgio Reggiani, a local retail shop with a focus on high quality men’s clothing, took the opportunity to revamp his premises. Gowercroft Ltd. were contacted by the architect chosen for read more
Gowercroft Directors Caught on Film
July 11, 2011 – 2:12 pm
You may have noticed that there are two videos to be found on the Gowercroft Joinery website and also on the Gowercroft Joinery YouTube channel. These are two very different videos, but both are designed to inform and benefit our customers. Video 1: An Introduction to Gowercroft Joinery with Chris Madge Customers have always benefited read more
SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS (SGG) brand PLANITHERM
July 6, 2011 – 12:44 pm
Groundbreaking Glass or Marketing Stunt? As you may have noticed over the past few months, the PLANITHERM brand is being actively advertised in the UK-marketplace both on prime-time TV and on the radio. The advertising consists of two women, Pam and Fern, discussing the installation of PLANITHERM windows in a neighbours house. To complement this read more
Sun Shines for Charity Clay Pigeon Shoot
May 31, 2011 – 1:53 pm
A charity clay pigeon shoot held at a country estate near Ripon in North Yorkshire has raised thousands of pounds for two good causes. Nearly 300 people making up more than 70 teams entered the contest at the 1,500-acre Azerley country estate, near Ripon, which was raising money for the Disabled Riders Group, of Follifoot read more