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Your Guide to Fenestration
Posted: 02 April 2024
Fenestration is the science of arranging openings in a building. It is a discipline that is older and more complex than it might seem. Here, we will delve into the world of fenestration, from the derivation of the word to its application across the years and in modern-day architecture and construction.
What are Double Hung Sash Windows?
Posted: 25 January 2024
Sash windows have been popular in homes and businesses since the 17th century. They have two panels, and typically, one is fixed and the other slides vertically to open. With double hung sash windows, both panels can be moved, so the window can be opened by either sliding the top sash down or the lower sash up.
Sherborne Urban Design Summer School - An Experience By Josh Wood
Posted: 23 August 2023
Lomax + Wood sent one of their employees, Joshua Wood, to the Sherborne Urban Design Summer School Programme, by the Create Streets Foundation as Part of Lomax + Wood’s cooperation with the Traditional Architecture Group to ensure the education and improvement of staff members.
Lomax + Wood Have Purchased 68 Acres Of Threatened Habitats And Their Wildlife
Posted: 25 May 2023
Lomax + Wood have been signed up to the ‘buy an acre’ scheme. We donate £1 for every timber window and door sold under the FSC® Chain of Custody to the World Land Trust. Since being part of the buy an acre scheme we are proud to announce we have Purchased 68 acres of threatened habitats and their wildlife!
Lomax + Wood have been selected as finalist for the Environmental Award within the Countywide Business Awards
Posted: 30 November 2021
Excited to announce that Lomax & Wood have been selected as a finalist for the Environmental Award within the Countywide Business Awards.
Essex Life September 2020 - Ask An Expert
Posted: 18 August 2020
class="lead">Lomax + Wood were asked to contribute to Essex Life’s ‘Ask An Expert’ feature, sharing their expertise on creating a quality home office solution.
Lomax & Wood TrustMark
Posted: 06 August 2020
We are delighted to confirm that Lomax + Wood are a TrustMark Registered Business giving householders quality assurance. TrustMark is the government-endorsed quality scheme covering work a consumer chooses to have carried out on their home. The TrustMark logo signifies Lomax + Wood has committed to customer service and ethical trading practices, also that we have the technical competence of our work inspected to ensure consistent quality and adherence to standards.
Refurbishment of Victorian Warehouse, Central London
Posted: 24 June 2020
High performance made-to-order timber box sash and weights were supplied, by Lomax + Wood, to this refurbishment of a former Victorian tea warehouse near to the Old Street Roundabout in central London.
Timber sash windows and doors in Deans Mews, London, Conservation Area
Posted: 25 March 2020
Lomax + Wood are timber sash window specialists and were the natural choice for a prestigious London project of this nature in a London conservation area. The new buildings helped to restore the historic arrangement of the plots and help unify the mews. The buildings they replaced were built post-1959 and not deemed of merit allowing the opportunity to arise.
Garden Room - Timber Sash Windows in Billericay, Essex
Posted: 24 February 2020
Lomax + Wood offer a complete service with a range of made-to-order or bespoke timber sash windows, casement, doors and roof lanterns. Installation or supply only is available but both building professionals and private customers look first for the supply and fit service for their timber windows as this ensures there is only one point of contact.
Timber Casement Windows Go Back to School in Essex
Posted: 11 February 2020
Lomax + Wood designed, supplied and fitted their made-to-order timber casement windows and doors for the renovation of a Victorian School House in West Tilbury, Essex. This challenging but rewarding project featured high- performance wooden windows with Gothic heads and large sizes up to 4.6m tall. However, the end result is visually stunning and in keeping with properties period design.
Timber Windows for Victorian Power Station
Posted: 05 February 2020
Lomax + Wood have supplied and fitted made-to-order timber windows to this imposing Victorian building in Braintree, Essex.
Lip Service to Sustainability
Posted: 27 January 2020
Without ensuring the timber windows you specify have certification are you paying Lip Service to Sustainability?
March 2017 Essex Life - Ask An Expert
Posted: 15 March 2017
Lomax + Wood were asked to contribute to Essex Life’s ‘Ask An Expert’ feature, sharing their expertise on choosing timber for windows and doors.
Another 'Ace' Project in Wimbledon for Lomax and Wood Windows
Posted: 17 May 2016
High performance, made-to-order wooden windows and doors have been specified by a leading London-based property developer who has again chosen Lomax + Wood for their most recent project in Wimbledon, South West London.
Watch Coombe Hill's Fairways and Greens through Lomax + Wood Windows and Doors
Posted: 18 November 2015
High performance, made-to-order, leaded light windows and doors from the Lomax + Wood Kensington & Chelsea range have been specified for a stunning new build property located on the private Coombe Hill Estate, Kingston upon Thames. The 12,000 sq ft property designed and constructed by an award-winning London developer offers unparalleled views towards Richmond Park, Wimbledon Common as well as the legendary and adjacent Coombe Hill Golf Course.
October 2015 Show House Contribution from Lomax + Wood
Posted: 07 October 2015
Lomax + Wood were asked to contribute to ‘Show House’ an industry magazine targeting top end developers. The questions asked covered a range of topics including timber fire windows, security and what are the most popular styles of timber windows and doors from our made-to-order range.
Acoustic Timber Windows and Doors made-to-order by Lomax + Wood
Posted: 26 August 2015
Lomax + Wood, the Essex-based designer and supplier of high performance, made-to-order timber windows and doors, can now provide acoustic ratings on all products as well as offer an acoustic upgrade and a bespoke assessment for problematic locations where noise levels are unacceptably high. The company has commissioned BM TRADA, part of the Exova Group, a leading UK-based research and test establishment, to independently test and certify products in the Kensington & Chelsea range in accordance with UK and European standards.
BM TRADA FSC® Chain of Custody certification for Lomax + Wood
Posted: 19 August 2015
Lomax + Wood, the Essex-based designer and supplier of high performance timber windows and doors in the Kensington & Chelsea range, announces FSC® – Forest Stewardship Council® – Chain of Custody certification FSC® C126169 in compliance with BM TRADA. This certification ensures that these made-to-order timber windows and doors originate from responsibly sourced forests. It is independently certified by BM TRADA who are ASI accredited to ensure that the material is traced through every stage of the process from forest to end-user.
Lomax + Wood achieve FSC® Chain Of Custody
Posted: 10 July 2015
Lomax + Wood are committed to sourcing from sustainable sources, to this end we have worked hard to achieve FSC® Chain of Custody which is deemed by many to be an environmental gold standard. This work was undertaken in partnership with BM TRADA who are also deemed to be a mark of quality in our industry.
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