Bi-fold doors are an innovative way to open up your home. In recent years, they have become a popular choice for homeowners across the UK. At Kirkman Joinery, our timber bi-folding doors are bespoke designed and manufactured to meet your exact specifications. Here are some of our timber bi-folding door installations to help you gain inspiration for your home improvement plans. Six glass pane exterior bi-fold doors These six panel and four panel bi-fold door runs are finished in a muted light grey colour. Their low-level panelling provides extra privacy while lots of natural light is brought in through the … Continue reading →

Bespoke joinery involves making customised timber items to fit individual requirements. Bespoke joinery can include any wooden products which are designed and fabricated to precise specifications. Many bespoke joinery items are designed to optimise space in a building. They can include built-in wardrobes, cupboards, shelves, and a range of innovative storage solutions. Bespoke joinery also includes structural timber products. These can be large-scale, such as tailor-made staircases and roofing framework, or smaller scale windows and doors, designed and manufactured to meet unique dimension requirements. Bespoke joinery is a highly skilled profession and blurs the lines between construction and art. Bespoke … Continue reading →

Your entrance door is the first thing people notice when they arrive at your home. It is used every day and can change the entire look and feel of your property. First impressions are important so your entrance door should make a good one. If you plan to make an investment in your home this year, make it a new entrance door. At Kirkman joinery, we craft bespoke timber doors for any type of home. Our team of skilled joiners and craftsmen have years of industry experience and are experts in their field. If you’re thinking about replacing any doors … Continue reading →

Joinery and carpentry are both wood based construction trades. There are lots of similarities between the two skills and it is understandable that people often confuse the two. There are many areas where joinery and carpentry overlap, with lots of transferable skills between the two professions. There is, however, a big difference between the two disciplines. The main difference between a joiner and a carpenter A joiner is a craftsman who joins wood, usually in a workshop or factory. Joiners make doors, windows, staircases, and all manner of furniture. A joiner’s work often involves using large machinery such as lathes, … Continue reading →

In recent years, bi-fold doors have become an increasingly popular patio door choice across the UK. Their wide opening action and neat fold back system have proven popular with homeowners who want to maximise floor space and link interior and exterior areas. At Kirkman Joinery, we manufacture bespoke timber bi-fold doors to your exact specifications. Our bi-folds can be installed as an entrance patio door option or between two interior rooms as a movable partition. With timber bi-folds from Kirkman Joinery, you can open up your home to the great outdoors or create large open plan living areas when required, … Continue reading →

Using wood in your home is a great idea. It adds a feeling of warmth and cosiness to any room, helping to create a relaxing atmosphere. Wooden features are often viewed as a symbol of quality and luxury. When well cared for, wood will last a lifetime. Its natural grain is both aesthetically attractive and resistant to wear and tear. At Kirkman Joinery, we’re the experts in everything wood related. When you want to add some wood to your home, we have the material knowledge to make your wooden home improvements a complete success. From our factory in High Wycombe, … Continue reading →

Do you live in a period property with original timber windows? Are these wooden windows beginning to rot or deteriorate? Are your windows prone to cold spots or are they letting heat escape? You may have looked into the replacement options and you’re considering replacing your failing timber windows with uPVC or aluminium alternatives. STOP! Do not do this. Whatever negative things you may have heard about timber windows simply aren’t true. Today’s modern timber window systems are a world away from the originals in terms of energy efficiency, security, and durability. They regularly outperform uPVC and aluminium across all … Continue reading →