30/07/2026
Last week we had the pleasure of welcoming members of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) to Andrew Jaynes Ltd for a workshop visit at our workshop in Chislet.
This was the first workshop we've delivered in this format, welcoming a knowledgeable mix of homeowners, conservation professionals, and people with a genuine passion for historic buildings.
Throughout the day we explored how traditional timber windows and doors are manufactured, right from sawn Accoya timber through to the finished product, before discussing topics including listed buildings, conservation, planning, vacuum glazing, and how modern performance can be achieved while respecting historic fabric and remaining sympathetic to the property.
We also looked at how we can carry out the complete process for a project, from the initial survey, technical drawings, and listed building applications, right through to manufacture, factory finishing, and installation.
There were some brilliant discussions and plenty of questions throughout the day, which made the workshop even more enjoyable.
A huge thank you to everyone who attended and contributed. The feedback has been incredibly positive, and it was fantastic to see so much interest in traditional joinery and sympathetic restoration.
This was the first workshop we've run in this format, and we're pleased to say it certainly won't be the last.
If you're part of a heritage organisation, architectural practice, surveying team, local authority, or simply have a group with an interest in traditional timber windows and doors, we'd be delighted to welcome you for a future workshop.
☕ And we're pleased to report that the new coffee machine we invested in passed the test with flying colours too!
