Tagged: timber

20 Nov

The floating Ravelijn Bridge in the Netherlands

RO&AD Architecten used Accoya® to create this spectacular "floating" bridge in the Dutch city of Bergen op Zoom. This 80-meter-long pedestrian bridge crosses over the Pielekenswater and was inspired by...

28 Aug

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,...

12 Aug

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.

28 Jul

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...

07 Jul

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.

15 Jun

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!

05 Jun

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.

27 Apr

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...

28 Jan

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.

20 Dec

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...

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