Manna Joinery & Glazing

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Had a go at making a reel for the first time and the hardest part was picking which song to accompany the video (the kids helped me out with picking Saxboy Billy) I think the pics of this beauty speak for themselves.

K&D eventually settled with DAWS in Liverpool as the supplier of the aluminium frames, coupled with this stunning door from SMART Architectural. Measuring was a particularly stressful time as I'd not installed this system before, so wasn't sure if the knowledge I had from upvc and timber transferred over - but it did.

And look at the results! I rebuilt the internal reveals, electric and gas cupboards in timber tying into the internal panelling I'd already done in the hallway. Really, really happy with the way it turned out and I'm sure K&D are too. Much love guys 👍🏻

What an entrance! ♥️

I was going to do a snazzy post for these crème de la crème windows, but my suppliers beat me to it! Big thanks to Ste for sorting it, a smooth operator if I ever saw one and master of backhanded compliments.

We've thoroughly enjoyed fitting these beauties for K&D as always! Thanks for looking after us ❤️ I'll be proud to tell the kids "I fitted those" every time we drive past!

There'll be more pics once the interior carpentry and joinery are finished but for now, I'll sleep well knowing I don't have climb any ladders for the umpteenth time tomorrow.

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It's a well known fact that all of my incredible customers tend to have exceptional taste and K & D's house doesn't stop! It's like going back in time but without the draughts, lead paint and creaky floorboards, there's even a digital kettle so I know my coffee is 95° Unreal!

The old windows were handmade by K's Dad and the saws and chisels treated them with the utmost respect when removing but you can't get in the way of progress.

Half the battle with sliding sashes is knowing that measuring is crucial and that they require an interior rebuild - for the better. Taking the windows back to how they were a century ago when the exceptional Welsh builders worked their magic albeit with modern, resilient materials.

We even created a new shuttered concrete cill to match the original sandstone ones. There's nothing better than having a nice open working space, a 95° cuppa, Radio 6, all your timber, quality mouldings and just being able to create stunning projects like this.

STR8 RIZZ NO CAP FR 🔥

R & S - two loyal and highly esteemed customers came at me with a crusty old timber hallway door which was letting the cold in from the porch which also had a crusty UPVC door - they knew they were crusty but kids cost an arm and a leg you know and they tend to take priority. But the time came to swap them out and now it's sorted!

They wanted a warm, maintenance free hall door with enhanced privacy and a contemporary feel to it....satin glass does all that for you. Then they only went and picked the best looking composite in the close. Well in guys! You'll have to turn that rad down in the hall now 😅

Been a quiet start to 2026, for me anyway - so thought I'd share some completed projects.

The lovely Lyns got in touch with me as she's about to have half of her house knocked down and extended. She envisaged her lounge becoming a haven, away from the drilling, banging and all that malarkey.

So I stepped in, measured up, visualised it, then put it into practice. The plasterer I use did a spot on job as usual, finishing the walls for the panelling and shelves which turned out bussin' as the kids say.

Been an absolute pleasure doing the wainscoting, skirts, architraves and glazed door for one of my favourite customers. She'd always wanted to transform her hallway and landing from being plain with no character into a space that had the wow factor as soon as you opened the front door. Safe to say - it definitely has it now!

Made us some absolutely boss cakes too! ☕🍰

It's not often I like to sing my own praises but this is up there. I've always complained about doing bathrooms, up and down stairs, WC out of commission, nowhere to put anything, tightrope walking over joists - the list is endless, but I could envisage what it'd be like and we got on with it.

The technical side was a job in itself and that's before we'd even thought of fittings with minimum margins for error. But as a team we battered it, we did absolutely everything (except fabricate the stunning oak basin unit)

Two of my favourite customers and great friends who thoroughly deserve this oasis. I still enjoy looking back at the pictures and hope they enjoy it for a very, very long time too.

Here's a decking for fans of the shadow gap. Quality materials supplied from Beers Timber & Building Supplies Ltd making this urban oasis come together 👍🏻☀️