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Timber vs uPVC Windows: Which is Best for Your Home?

Drawing on our experience of specifying and installing windows for a wide range of homes, in this guide we share the points we believe are most helpful to consider choosing between timber and uPVC.

Timber Windows Norwich & Norfolk | Wooden Windows for Period Homes

Timber Windows in Norwich and Norfolk and why we believe they’re still the natural choice for both modern and character homes

Can uPVC windows be recycled?

Can you recycle uPVC windows and doors? Find out what Excell Timber Windows have to say.

Character and charm – Suffolk Cottage is picture perfect with new timber windows and doors

When you have a property packed to the rafters with period features and picture-perfect views, there is only one choice when it comes to replacement windows and doors - it has to be timber! Maltings Farm is a gorgeous character cottage that is full of country charm. ...

Listed property enjoys benefits of double glazing

Suffolk isn’t short of beautiful period properties and this one is no exception. Peaking through the original wrought iron gate to this elegant Victorian listed property, it’s hard to imagine the windows are anything but original.Conservation area and planning ...

Wooden windows leave Suffolk cottage “in the pink”

Bay Tree Cottage is a perfect example of a chocolate box cottage.With its traditional “Suffolk pink” walls and pretty thatched roof, it is now benefitting from new wooden windows and a hardwood door from Excell Timber Windows.Grade II Listed means wooden windows are a ...

The Old Vicarage – owners sing the praises of new timber windows and doors

The Old Vicarage is the perfect showcase for Suffolk based Excell Timber Windows’ range of wooden windows and doors from George Barnsdale. The owners have fused old and new together to make a stunningly modern family home.The History Traditionally, a vicarage was the heart ...

New wooden windows and doors at Walnut Tree Cottage

The walnut tree is a symbol of intelligence, wisdom, knowledge and inspiration. North Americans see the walnut as a symbol of clarity and focus, gathering of energy and beginning new projects. In fact the walnut even resembles a brain. It is no surprise therefore that the ...

Perfect timber windows for self-build home

Not compromise on character and performance was the priority when embarking on the long dreamt of self-build journey in Cookley, Worcestershire.Having moved into their original home in 1988, the couple who first met at university whilst studying to become Chartered ...

Racecourse Farmhouse project receives new timber windows

In a rural village based in Norfolk, Mr and Mrs Wheeler found a house that was destined to become a home for themselves and their growing brood of chickens and pygmy goats. When Mr and Mrs Wheeler first moved into Racecourse Farmhouse 22 years ago, it was clear a lot of ...

Multipurpose Oak Frame Outbuilding, Suffolk

THE EXTRACT BELOW IS TAKEN FROM THE OAKWRIGHTS CASE STUDY OF THE PROJECT AT EXCELL TIMBER WINDOWS WORKSPACE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE WORK PROVIDED BY OAKWRIGHTS PLEASE VISIT: www.oakwrights.co.ukFor many years, Martin and Julie Serjeant and their son Sam had considered ...

Lindsay, Verandah Cottage

When Graham and Judy Lindsay purchased a Victorian Cottage in East Bergholt in 2010, their intention was to restore and extend the property. Unfortunately, due to planning constraints the desired extension proved unobtainable, so the couple took the bold decision to ...

Radcliffe, Ithuriel House

A superb Georgian home in Suffolk had inappropriate and unsympathetic pvc-u windows installed previously and the homeowner approached Excell to try to bring back some of the original romance to the facade of this beautiful building.Task Category Restoration, Replacement ...

Crossland, Framlingham

In this instance our client had moved to the Suffolk countryside and into a converted barn, with the commute to and from London and a busy family there was little time for the maintenance this conversion needed, the softwood windows used were a budget option and ...

Triple Glazing vs Vacuum – which is best?

As part of its net zero agenda the Government has introduced its Future Buildings Standard for 2025. The purpose of this is to ensure that all new buildings are fit for a low carbon future, well insulated and require very little energy to keep them warm. They have already ...

Traditional Wooden Sash Windows

The beauty and charm of a traditional timber sliding sash window is something that is rarely questioned. Unique design brings character to many domestic and commercial properties alike, completing the traditional appearance that is so sought after.The narrow sightlines, ...

When should I repaint my wooden windows?

We are often asked by customers “When should I repaint my wooden windows?” It’s often thought that wooden windows need to be repainted frequently and with this in mind, some homeowners may favour uPVC windows over the quality and desirability of wooden windows.But what’s ...

Upgrade your home security with timber windows

We take pride in ensuring our products all come with the highest home security available to us. That includes continuous research and development into the latest products on the market that can create optimal security for you.Securely closing doors, convenience and a tight ...

Have you considered Stable doors for your home?

Traditionally a timber stable door is associated with a working farm, designed for the function of keeping horses within their stable while still allowing them to view out onto the yard. From the centuries ago, the stable door transitioned to become a key feature of ...

Timber…a material for the future

With growing climate crisis often covered in the media, it is time for timber to be considered as the preferred material.According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), households remain the highest contributors to the UK’s overall greenhouse gas emissions. Before ...

Can you really save money by replacing old windows?

The current energy price rises are a worry for everyone, homeowners and businesses alike. In the domestic market, average bills are expected to rise by £1500 a year, taking typical bills to £3240 a year according to Martin Lewis. Whilst the Government has provided some ...

Smith, Suffolk

This beautiful historic property in Suffolk was in need of some new windows, which were required to not only mimic the older versions but also significantly improve heat retention.Task Category Replacement WindowsBrief Sympathetic replacement, improve thermal properties of ...

Atkinson, Woodbridge

Our client has an extended cottage abutting the bank of the river Deben near Woodbridge, Suffolk in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with fine river views, but in an exposed position which suffers from strong wind and rain.Task Category Replacement Doors, Replacement ...

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