18 11, 2014

Why Choose Stanbrook & Nicholson’s Oak Joinery?

Quintessentially English, Oak is a wonderful choice of material for country homes and cottages, as well as period buildings where certain planning regulations may be in place. Where care needs to be taken to select windows suitable for planning regulations, oak is generally a very good choice. As well as seamlessly blending-in with the natural [...]

4 11, 2014

‘Quality Assured National Warranties’ Explained…

'Quality Assured National Warranties' has, for many years, been a leading provider of Insurance Backed Guarantees in the UK.  Abbreviated as 'QANW', their insurance underwriter, 'Guarantee Protection Insurance Ltd', is based in London and is regulated by both the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority. What is it that QANW do? Whenever a repair or replacement [...]

21 10, 2014

Heritage Replacement Windows…Improving the energy efficiency of your home, in accordance with Part L of the building regulations

Reducing carbon emissions from the building stock is essential for the UK to meet its Climate Change Act targets. Energy used in running buildings is responsible for  nearly half of the UK’s total carbon dioxide emissions. About 27% of these emissions are produced by  domestic buildings and around 22% by public and  commercial buildings. Of these domestic [...]

12 09, 2014

Stanbrook & Nicholson Short-Listed for ‘Best Timber Company of the Year’ in 2014 National Fenestration Awards

VOTE HERE With over 760 registered users, the National Fenestration Awards are the industry’s fastest growing, independent awards event. Launched in 2013 and now into it’s second year, the National Fenestration Awards aims to become the fairest, all-inclusive fenestration event in the UK, with the principle aim of rewarding the very best companies from across our sector. [...]

27 08, 2014

Stanbrook & Nicholson Win ‘Best Website’ in Origin’s ‘Trade Awards’

Stanbrook & Nicholson's 'Best Website' and 'Gold Trade Partner' awards, presented by Origin's Marketing Director 'Ben Brocklesby'. Stanbrook & Nicholson have enjoyed a blossoming partnership with Origin, since joining forces with the UK's leading manufacturer of aluminium bi-folding doors. in the Spring of 2013. As a recognised 'Gold Trade Partner', supplying and installing Origin's award winning aluminium [...]

25 07, 2014

Stanbrook & Nicholson team-up with Origin to donate bi-folding doors worth over £4000, in aide of the Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity

At the turn of 2014, Stanbrook & Nicholson adopted the Rainbow Trust Children's charity as our charity of the year. Having already raised several thousand pounds for such a worthwhile cause, we recently teamed-up with our close friends at Origin,  to donate a three panel Origin bi-fold door, including full installation, and exclusive after care [...]

21 07, 2014

Introducing the Origin Window

A new range of aluminium windows has been launched by our friends at Origin, the UK's leading manufacturer of bespoke aluminium bi-folding doors. Their new aluminium flush casement windows are designed and engineered at the company’s High Wycombe factory, and will provide a welcomed addition to our aluminium window offering. Following in the footsteps of [...]

17 06, 2014

Stanbrook & Nicholson, FENSA Certified Manufacturers and Installers of Premium Joinery

FENSA is the most widely recognised ‘Glazing Competent Persons Scheme’, as voted for by UK home-owners, so it is no surprise then that Stanbrook and Nicholson are an approved FENSA company, which now counts for even more to the discerning home-owner, following recent changes to the associated conditions of membership. FENSA have recently received confirmation [...]

12 05, 2014

Understanding our clients and the trends which shape the Homebuilding Sector

As a means of ensuring that we provide the best possible service for our clients, at Stanbrook & Nicholson we strive to make a concerted effort to better understand the ever-changing trends which shape the homebuilding sector, and our consumers' needs. Whilst a set of timber windows and aluminum doors may not mean much to [...]

22 04, 2014

Stanbrook & Nicholson vying for ‘Timber Company of the Year’ at the 2014 National Fenestration Awards

The National Fenestration Awards is the industry’s first open platform awards that aims to recognise all areas of the UK fenestration industry.  Founded in 2013, in response to a groundswell of support for an independent and all-inclusive event, the National Fenestration Awards aims to recognise all facets of the UK fenestration industry by inviting everyone [...]