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24th May 2022

Don’t sweat the new building regulations. Part O – Overheating and what it means for windows and doors

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19th May 2022

How low can “U” go? Changes to Part L building regulations, what they mean for thermal performance and timber windows and doors

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27th April 2022

What do the new building regulations mean for timber windows and doors? Document F – Ventilation

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13th April 2022

Getting a handle on doors – a guide for self-builders and home improvers

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2nd March 2022

Colour psychology and picking the right colours for your home

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George Barnsdale Timber casement windows with Monkey tail detail

25th January 2022

Timber is (not) so last century!

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External view of house in Lincolnshire which features George Barnsdale Timber Windows and Doors

21st December 2021

Added security for your home with the AV3 Autolock system

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20th December 2021

Introducing triple glazing and how it works

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Myddelton House

8th December 2021

Challenging stereotypes about timber windows: two George Barnsdale case studies

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14th October 2021

Traditional is the new modern – use of timber in modernist design

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4th October 2021

The delicate balance between new and old – an interview with Jenny Etheridge ARB

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15th September 2021

1884 – Timeless historic windows and doors

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Contemporary Style windows & doors that WOW!

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23rd June 2021

Help – I’ve found cracks in my timber windows, what should I do next?

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Jonathan Tuckey Design

11th June 2021

Spirit in a material world

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8th June 2021

Why choose stable doors for your home?

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