Guides & advice
Heritage joinery, explained
Plain-English answers to the questions we are asked most — from the difference between a joiner and a carpenter to restoring a sash window and caring for heritage timber.
Joinery vs Carpentry: What's the Difference?
The terms are often used interchangeably, but joinery and carpentry are distinct trades. Here is the difference, in plain terms.
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How to Restore a Sash Window
Original sashes are almost always worth saving. Here is what proper sash window restoration involves, step by step.
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Caring for Heritage Timber
Well-made timber lasts a lifetime or more if it is cared for. A few habits keep heritage joinery and furniture sound.
Read guideHow Much Does Sash Window Restoration Cost?
No two sash windows cost the same to restore. These are the factors that set the price, and how to keep it down.
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