How to stop heat coming through your windows in Summer
At Timbawood we are usually asked how our windows can keep the heat IN – and we have a range of solutions to optimise that. But what happens when temperatures rise [...]
Alternatives to Secondary Glazing
Conservation officers often request that listed or conservation properties be fitted with secondary glazing rather than having the original timber windows replaced. This is because it is seen as a solution [...]
Sash Windows versus Casement Windows
When it comes to period properties, there are two main types of window: Sash windows and casement windows. But what is the difference between a sash window and a casement window, [...]
Heritage Windows through the Ages
The style and design of heritage windows have evolved throughout the ages, often because of changes in the manufacturing process and the ease with which glass could be made, as well [...]
Kingston: Unusual ‘bottle top’ timber casement windows
We were recently given the complex task of replacing these unusual 'bottle top' shaped timber casement windows on a listed property in Kingston, South West London. Our client wanted to improve [...]
Berkshire: Beautiful Georgian style property with double glazed Sash Windows and French Doors
We’ve just finished work on a beautiful property in Berkshire fitting traditional sash windows, French doors, and a very large gothic style feature window as the centrepiece above the front door. [...]
Richmond: Double glazed timber windows & doors
Timbawood has just finished work on this elegant Edwardian style property in Richmond, Surrey – installing a range of our timber double glazed sash windows, casement windows and timber doors. The [...]
New range of casement window hardware & security features
At Timbawood we are pleased to announce we are now offering our timber casement windows with a choice of 6 hardware finishes, as well as additional security options. This is to [...]
Woking: Edwardian casement windows with exact-match mouldings
Mouldings on timber windows have changed throughout the ages, but they are always a key feature on period windows to give depth and shape, and are an [...]
Glazing for period, conservation and listed windows
Glazing for heritage properties The original glass in many period sash windows and casement windows, called crown glass, would have been hand-made and has a unique uneven reflection (see above right) [...]
Balham: Exact-match timber casement windows and front door for ‘Between the Wars’ property
Many prospective clients come to us wanting to upgrade the performance and efficiency of their windows, while keeping their original character and design. The owner of a beautiful ‘Between the [...]
Bowed & Curved Sash Windows – Bespoke Heritage Windows
BOWED SASH WINDOWS & CURVED SASH WINDOWS Elegant bowed sash windows, curved sash windows, casement windows and doors are a key feature on many Georgian and Victorian properties. Sash windows [...]
Our Conservation and Listed windows and doors approved in over 30 planning authorities
Bespoke Listed Windows & Conservation Windows Restoration and replacement work on timber windows and doors on listed buildings and conservation properties can be difficult to get planning permission for, due to the [...]
Chobham: Coordinating period windows and doors
Period windows and doors Our prospective clients came to us with a challenge. They were renovating a substantial character property in Surrey, and were very keen to maintain [...]
East Sussex: Replacing Gothic windows on Grade II Listed building
The Old School House at Bodiam Castle in East Sussex is a Grade II listed building that had severely decayed arched gothic windows when we were asked to restore and replace [...]