Latest News From ERW Joinery
Talk to ERW's experts about Window and Door replacement in Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings
27th July 2010
ERW regularly runs Conservation Consultation Events and Open Weekends for homeowners who want to learn more generally about replacing timber windows and doors in older buildings, or who have specific projects in mind.
Here in the North East, we’re lucky to live in an area of such special architectural and historic interest. To continue to preserve this heritage, we have conservation areas in place and some local authorities are now issuing Article 4 Directions which means you may have to apply for planning permission for certain alterations that were previously permitted. Among other developments, this includes the replacement of windows and doors. Read More...
ERW launches national campaign to Save Our Sashes
20th July 2010
One of the region’s longest established timber window companies, we have recently launched a national campaign to encourage home owners and retailers to think twice before ripping out their existing sash windows and replacing them with unsympathetic products. The Save Our Sashes campaign aims to prevent the spread of this practice through education, free practical workshops and supporting local home owners, architects and installers to choose the right window materials and styles to preserve the heritage of our North East properties Read More...
ERW achieves CHAS - Contractors Health And Safety - Accreditation
19th July 2010
We were delighted recently to join the elite group of companies with CHAS (Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme) accreditation for our commitment to keeping health and safety a top priority. Read More...
Top Tips for finding the right supplier of windows and doors
13th July 2010
If you’ve been thinking about replacing your windows or doors, now is the ideal time. Not only will your home be ready to beat those autumn chills, you’ll save money before the VAT increases. But choosing who to trust with your home improvement projects can be tricky, and it’s important you ask the right questions. Lawrence Wall, ERW Managing Director gives visitors some top tips of what to look for in a supplier to ensure you get the right service and products for your home Read More...
ERW hosts Conservation Officer' and Planners' Workshop
30th June 2010
As one of the leading timber window and door specialists in the North East, it was fitting that ERW's Middlesbrough based, award winning showroom and manufacturing facility played host to a recent conservation officers' and planners' workshop on the latest frame and glazing developments in period and listed property home improvements. Read More...
15% Off Our New Range of Stunning Folding Sliding Doors
ERW - 2nd June 2010
For a limited period only, to celebrate the launch of our brand new range of folding sliding doors, we are offering 15% off! Read More...
ERW improves school buildings and learning environments for Chester-Le-Street junior pupils
22nd May 2010
We are now half way through our appointment to refurbish and replace more than 100 windows at Birtley East Primary School, Chester-Le-Street. This is the third educational refurbishment project on behalf of Gateshead Council, having already completed improvement contracts at Marley Hill and Kells Lane schools. Read More...
Open Weekends Prove Homeowners are still keen to invest in their homes
ERW - 10th May 2010
Our recent Celebrate Spring open weekends proved a hit with homeowners from Teesside and The North East- some coming from as far as North Northumberland, Newcastle, Durham and North Yorkshire who were keen to take advantage of our special Spring offers. Read More...
ERW’s Commercial Division appointed for further work on Mariner’s Cottages and Greatham Hospital of God regeneration
6th May 2010
We’re delighted to announce our appointment to undertake further work on the commercial refurbishment of the historic Grade 2 listed Mariner’s Cottages in South Shields, and the Hospital of God development in Greatham. Read More...
Conquering Kilimanjaro raises £3000 for Cancer Research UK
1st May 2010
Congratulations to our very own Stuart Wall who conquered Africa’s highest mountain to raise £3000 for Cancer Research UK. ERW supported Stuart’s successful effort to climb the 6,000 metre Kilimanjaro, an achievement recently televised as among others Gary Barlow, Cheryl Cole, Denise Van Outen and Chris Moyles took on the same challenge for Comic Relief. Read More...
