Category: Joinery

13 Nov

What are roof lanterns?

Regarded as both an architectural feature and a practical option for brightening up a room, a roof lantern should have clean lines and perfect composition. They can be crafted into any size to suit th...

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01 Nov

Made to measure doors

Originally a term used in tailoring or dress making, ‘made to measure’ is something that has been designed and made to perfectly fit an individual’s unique measurements. Now no longer reserved f...

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06 Sep

Do your windows and doors measure up to today’s tough performance tests?

Why performance tests - such as acoustic testing - on your windows and doors are vital for building regulation compliance and attracting potential buyers....

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22 Aug

French windows: a brief history

Is it a French window or a French door? – whatever you prefer to call it – this is a classic design feature with a rich history steeped in traditional architecture. ...

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16 Aug

The dying art of craftsmanship

We take inspiration from the BBC's 'The Art of Japanese Life' and examine the way in which today's society value mass production over craftsmanship....

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17 May

Tree of the Month – Radiata Pine

Radiata Pine is a tree which gets a bad reputation because of the softness of its timber, however its ability to be modified gives it amazing new qualities which might surprise you....

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16 May

Timber myths

There is a popular misperception that solid hardwood is the best product available for external joinery. It’s not. The two things you need from timber joinery are stability and durability....

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27 Apr

5 interesting facts about windows

There's a lot more to a property's windows than meets the eye. Find out 5 interesting facts about glass windows and how they came to be what they are today....

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