The decisions worth getting right
Specification, planning and maintenance, written by the people who survey the houses.
Guides
Reading on specification and planning
Flush casement or standard casement: how to choose
14 January 2026 - The difference is about 12mm of frame, and it decides whether a house looks restored or replaced.
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What a FENSA certificate actually covers
28 November 2025 - It is not a guarantee, it is a building-regulations record - and your solicitor will ask for it.
Read moreWindows in a conservation area: what you can and cannot change
9 October 2025 - Aylesbury Old Town, Wendover High Street, Amersham, Great Missenden - the rules are consistent, and workable.
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