Owners of listed properties are frequently told that their timber windows need replacing. Rotten sills, peeling paint, or draughty frames can make original windows appear beyond saving. However, in many cases repairing timber windows in listed buildings is not only possible, but preferable . Across West Sussex—where historic cottages, Georgian houses and timber-framed properties are common—original windows form an important part of a building’s historic character. Conservatio

My local church, St Mary’s, has stood at the heart of Billingshurst for over 900 years. With its soaring tower, graceful stone arches,...

A Reminder of Why Building Conservation Matters I recently had the opportunity to visit St. Botolph's Church in Hardham – a quiet,...

Handmade clay tile producers are helping to keep our listed property roofing heritage alive.