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When do you need to replace your timber windows?
Timber windows give the ultimate touch of elegance to your home, providing the right materials and techniques are used. Badly made windows can quickly succumb to water damage and rot,...
NEON’s moving ‘Shiver House’ is re-imagined in wood
It was a traditional Finnish Hut that inspired the designers at NEON to create the ‘Shiver House.’ Due to the installation’s popularity, the structure has now been re-created in wood.
Using sustainable timber in the design and build industry
Despite the pandemic drawing everyone’s attention this year, climate change remains a concerning issue. We believe it is essential that the design and build industry continues the conversation and help...
Home improvement ideas: timber doors and windows
Home improvement projects are on the rise as lockdown eases. Update your property with bespoke timber doors and windows for an elegant, refined aesthetic.
Before-and-after replacement windows for period property
See how new windows have transformed this incredible period property – while still complementing the building’s original style!
What type of windows are best for your home
Windows play a substantial role in the overall aesthetic of a home and typically help to define the character of the property.
Top tips for maintaining timber window frames
With spring officially upon us (and what a Spring it’s turning out to be!), it’s time for homeowners around the country to dust off the cobwebs of winter and get...
Tree of the month: The Hazel Tree
This month we look at the Hazel tree! An attractive tree whose fruit, associated with knowledge and protection, attracts a host of colourful wildlife and flourishes in almost any garden.
The rise and fall of the timber window
Throughout the 20th Century, timber window frames earned something of a bad reputation in terms of performance. Their unpopularity is a shame because timber is not only an attractive choice...
Plant of the month: Mistletoe
This month we look at the Mistletoe plant! Considered a symbol of vitality by many cultures for millennia, this evergreen plant brings life to your garden even in the midwinter.
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