Water damage poses a significant threat to joinery, intensified by diverse environmental factors like humidity, leaks, or flooding. The insidious nature of water intrusion silently jeopardises the structural integrity of wooden elements. The effects of prolonged exposure to moisture can be visually striking, manifesting as swelling, splitting, and veneer damage on wood surfaces. Swelling occurs…
Choosing the perfect windows for your home can be a daunting task, with a myriad of options available. Sash windows, known for their timeless elegance and functionality, are a popular choice. Within the realm of sash windows, the decision between single-hung and double-hung configurations arises. At New Forest Joinery, we specialise in crafting bespoke…
Standard Friction Hinge Butt Hinge A friction hinge and a butt hinge are two different types of hinges commonly used for casement windows. Here are the main differences between them: Design: A friction hinge is usually a single, sturdy unit with an integrated mechanism that allows controlled friction and smooth movement. On the…
New Forest Joinery has specialised in the manufacture and installation of high-quality joinery in Hampshire since 1990. Since it’s creation, New Forest Joinery has supplied the local area and beyond with high quality sash windows, casement windows, French doors, bi-folding doors and front doors. In 2020, a move was made for New Forest Joinery to…
Extending your home with the addition of an elegant orangery is an aspect of home expansions that is loved by all, and rightly so. Most formed with a tasteful brick or timber frame encapsulating a selection of broad double-glazed windows can bring beauty to the home both internally and externally. However, with the weather turning,…
When it comes to home improvements, the installation of wooden bi-folding doors can make a highly positive change to your interior, allowing natural light to flood into a room whilst you are able to admire the uninterrupted views of your garden. That is, however, until daily life takes its toll. Modern living combined with young…
Across the UK, timber is a popular material that is commonly used within building construction and bespoke joinery due to its dependable durability. Whilst it has proven over centuries that it can remain robust and reliable throughout varied climates, there are still risks of timber picking up forms of damage when left exposed to the…
Across the globe, the importance of our trees never wavers, but whilst they continually support our survival, they are also fiercely popular when it comes to home décor and construction. Through careful and sustainable use, a variety of wood types can be used in a way which causes no threat to our environment whilst providing…
We are certain you will have seen Georgian Bar windows on period type properties many times while out on your travels, but you may not know that ‘Georgian Bar’ is the name often used to identify them. Simply put, Georgian bars are bars fitted to modern double-glazed windows and doors to replicate the sash window…
Victorian sash windows are an aspect of timeless beauty that remain just as popular within many homes today as they did in the late 1600s. Many homeowners long for the elegance that they wrap properties in, but the majority of them are unaware of just how long these classic windows have actually been around. Think…
