Timber Windows and Doors for Professionals
We have decades of experience working with some of the UK’s leading architects, construction companies, developers, restorers and other professionals to deliver superior bespoke timber windows and doors for projects of all sizes.
Timber Windows and Doors for Homeowners
Your home deserves to have the perfect view, and our superior timber windows and doors are designed to make the most of it.
Our Product Range
PERIOD DESIGN
Traditional Windows and Doors
Our beautiful Traditional Range is the perfect combination of period design and modern performance. Designed for renovation and traditional new build projects, all Traditional timber windows and doors provide exceptional levels of weather, acoustic, and security performance.
CONSERVATION
Timber Windows and Doors for Historic Buildings
Our Historic Range is specifically designed to meet the stringent planning requirements applied to listed buildings and conservation areas, while providing modern standards of security and comfort.
MODERN STYLING
Contemporary timber windows and doors
The Contemporary Range provides outstanding performance with modern, simple and clean design. Windows and doors feature large panes of efficient triple or acoustic double-glazing as standard.
Celebrating 140-years of George Barnsdale
We’re proud to be celebrating our 140-year anniversary this year.
For 140 years and five generations we have been committed to the design and manufacture of high-quality timber windows and doors in the UK. We’re proud to remain a family business and to operate from the same site in Donington, Lincolnshire 140 years later.
George Barnsdale: A family business
Our story started in 1884 when a 21-year-old man named George Barnsdale purchased a plot of land in Donington Market Place, which consisted of a house, workshop and a storage shed for timber. He began a small carpentry business that soon built a reputation on quality craftsmanship
The story of George Barnsdale is best told by those who have lived and breathed it all their lives. Our Managing Director Tom Wright remembers running around the factory as a child, watching the dreams of his parents unfold…
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Our range of timber windows and doors
We’ve spent years refining and developing our design and manufacturing process to ensure that we can deliver the perfect product for any project. Working closely with architects and designers, we create bespoke solutions that take into account the history of the building, the ambitions of the project, and the scale of production. Find out more about our timber windows, timber doors, and patio doors, by visiting our dedicated product ages.
Ultimate customisation
One of the reasons why our products are so excellent is the degree to which they can be customised. We understand how important all the little details are. That’s why we ensure that all of our products can be customised in a wide variety of ways, from colour and coatings, to furniture, to glazing options, to profiles and details, to types of timber. We can help you spec the right options for your project so that your new timber windows and doors are sensitive to the building’s architecture and look fantastic.
Timber Windows and Doors: Frequently Asked Questions
Timber is the term typically used for wood that is used in construction. Although all timber is wood, not all wood can be classed as timber, as it needs to meet certain standards in order to be used in the construction of windows, doors, and even buildings. In order to be used for house beams, panels, and other building purposes, the timber used must be durable, high quality, and have been properly prepared.
In short, timber is a structural material, whereas wood is an umbrella term which covers all manner of materials that come from trees — not all of which are suitable for construction.
There are a number of reasons why people prefer timber windows and doors over other materials like UPVC. Here are just a few:
1. Appearance. Timber windows and doors have a timeless appeal, and come in a range of designs to suit both modern, and classic buildings.
2. Durability. High-quality timber is highly resistant to weather and wear and tear, particularly when it’s properly cared for. Whereas UPVC can become scuffed and cracked over time, timber is hard to damage and can always be refreshed by applying a stain, or a fresh coat of paint.
3. Sustainability. Responsibly sourced timber has a lower carbon footprint than many man-made materials, and can even be repurposed or recycled with ease at the end of its life.
4. Value. Timber windows and doors are an attractive feature that many renters and homebuyers like to see. Upgrading your home with timber windows or a new timber entrance door can increase the value of your property, as well as improving its appearance.
Timber windows and doors can be a sustainable option for your home or building project, provided that the timer has been responsibly sourced. As a natural material, timber requires less processing than man-made materials, meaning there is less waste, and it has a lower carbon footprint than plastic-based door and window materials like UPVC.
Manufacturing waste from timber can also be used to make other products and at the end of its lifespan, timber that has been used in construction can be recycled and broken down to serve a wide range of purposes. This is why eco-conscious designers and homeowners often opt for timber windows and doors, above the other materials available on the market.
