Swish Window and Door Systems

Softwood, hardwood, PVCu or aluminium — the choice has never been wider. H&R takes a look at some of the casement windows currently available, plus advice on specifying windows from industry experts.

Delicate design nuances are critical in ensuring dormers on homes both new and old look right. But why are so many gotten so wrong? Clive Fewins explains.

In an ideal world, no one would build in a flood zone, but with such competition for land, compromises have to be made, so it’s something we are going to have to learn to build with. So whether you have the luxury of creating a riverside retreat - or are simply building on a floodplain - Mark Brinkley offers advice on how to build in a flood zone.

The finest sash and casement windows for your renovation project or period-style self-build. Plus a full list of stockists and suppliers and expert advice on choosing timber windows.

From a green point of view, it’s always been the same: timber good, plastic bad. Well, that might be about to change. Tim Pullen reports on how recycled PVCu could revolutionise the window market.