This stunning farmhouse renovation recently underwent a complete exterior transformation using high-performance wooden windows and doors supplied by Wooden Windows.
When homeowner Oliver contacted our team, he and his family had newly moved into their dream rural property. However, the original front and rear windows were tired, weathered, and failed to provide the energy efficiency needed for an exposed hilltop location.
Because the property also hosts an active Airbnb, completing the installation on schedule with durable, weatherproof, and low-maintenance timber windows and doors was essential to keep guests warm and comfortable year-round.
Why Stormproof Timber Windows Were Essential for this Rural Location
Situated high on the hillside, Roach House Farm is exposed to harsh British weather, driven rain, and high wind loads. To protect the home year-round, Oliver opted for stormproof casement windows crafted from modified Accoya wood.
Unlike traditional flush frames, lipped casement windows feature a precision-rebated lip that overlaps the outer frame. This creates an engineered physical seal against draughts and water ingress, ensuring maximum thermal efficiency and high security even in extreme weather conditions.
Wooden Windows Stormproof range comes with a double rebate and hidden gasket, a chunky 68x75mm exterior frame section and 72x64mm casement section. They come double glazed as standard with 24mm glass and with a multi-point locking system. The stormproof windows also have a u-value of 1.4W/m²K
Specifying Bespoke Timber Windows and Doors Online
To streamline the ordering process, Oliver designed his bespoke wooden windows and doors directly using the Wooden Windows online builder configurator tools. This gave him instant customisation including made-to-measure custom dimensions, opening configurations (top or side-hung or fixed), and traditional options for ironmongery such as the chosen monkey tail hardware.
He then received instant itemised pricing so he could ensure the project fell within his renovation budget and expert technical advice and support from the Wooden Windows team to finalise and order with confidence the whole project portfolio.
Highlights of the Specification
Lipped Casement (Stormproof) Windows
The main house was fitted with lipped casement windows in a variety of side-hung and top-hung configurations. Finished with classic monkey tail handles, these casement windows combine traditional cottage character with cutting-edge weatherproofing.
Floor-to-Ceiling Fixed Picture Frame Windows
In the main living space, expansive floor-to-ceiling fixed picture frame windows were installed on both the front and rear elevations. These large glass apertures flood the room with natural light while framing uninterrupted views across the Staffordshire moorlands.
Sage Grey Tongue and Groove External Doors
To contrast beautifully with the Country Cream windows, the property features solid Accoya tongue and groove doors finished in a soft Sage Grey. These external timber doors deliver a striking modern-rustic entrance for both the main farmhouse and the guest Airbnb.
The Benefits of Accoya® Wood & Factory Fully- Finished Painted Windows
Choosing Accoya wood paired with a factory paint finish from Wooden Windows ensures these timber windows and doors will perform for decades without warping, rotting, or swelling.
50-year above-ground timber warranty: Accoya® undergoes a patented acetylation process that makes the wood virtually immune to moisture absorption and dimensional movement
8-year paint coating warranty: Every timber unit is spray-painted in factory-controlled conditions using high-grade Teknos paint coatings giving immediate protection for onsite installation. Because the units arrive as fully finished painted windows and doors, they can be installed immediately upon arrival, eliminating on-site painting delays and preventing bare wood exposure on rainy fitting days.
Project Overview at a Glance
- Location: The Roaches, Staffordshire
- Property Type: Rural Farmhouse & Guest Accommodation
- Window Specifications: Accoya® Wood Lipped Casement Windows (Stormproof Windows) in Country Cream
- Door Specifications: Accoya Wood Solid Tongue and Groove Doors in Sage Grey
- Finish: Factory-applied, fully finished painted windows and doors using premium Teknos coatings
- Ironmongery: Classic monkey tail handles
Explore our online window builder today to design, price, and order bespoke wooden windows and doors directly online, or get in touch with our expert team for technical advice.
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