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Another first for W T Knowles

Another first for W T Knowles

Family owned Yorkshire based Clay Chimney Pot and Drainage manufacturer; W T Knowles has achieved another first recently by being accepted as an approved supplier to the National Merchants Buying Society (NMBS). The agreement, effective from 1st September 2008, will give all 1100 members of the buying society access to the wide range of W […]

Christmas 2021 Deliveries

Christmas 2021 Deliveries

We will close for the Christmas Holiday on Wednesday 22nd December at 4:30pm, reopening at 8:00am on Tuesday 4th January 2022. Please ensure last orders for pre-Christmas delivery are with us by Friday 17th December 2021. This will give us time to deliver stock items before the Christmas break. For any orders placed after this […]

Christmas Closing Times

Christmas Closing Times

We will close for the Christmas holiday on Tuesday 23rd December at 2:00pm, reopening at 8:00am on Monday 5th January 2026. Thank you all for your continued support; we wish you all a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year from all staff at W T Knowles & Sons Limited.

Christmas Closing Times 2024-2025

Christmas Closing Times 2024-2025

We will close for the Christmas holiday on Friday 20th December 2024 at 2.00pm, reopening at 8:00 am Thursday 2nd January 2025. Please ensure last orders for pre -Christmas delivery is with us by Tuesday 17th December 2024. This will give us time to deliver stock items before the Christmas break. For any orders placed after this […]

Coronavirus Update November 2020

Coronavirus Update November 2020

All our staff have now returned to work and we are endeavouring to fulfil all orders as promptly as possible. We have put in place new health and safety measures in line with Government guidelines, to ensure the safety of all our staff and customers. Customer orders can be placed in the usual manner via […]

Gas Flue Terminal Certification

Gas Flue Terminal Certification

A wide selection of clay gas flue terminals are manufactured by WT Knowles including various inserts and single piece and 2-piece chimney pot terminals in red terracotta, buff and traditional salt-glazed. WT Knowles already had certification for these items issued by British Gas in accordance with BS1289-2:1989 – Flue blocks and masonry terminals for gas […]

GET LINKED INTO W T KNOWLES

GET LINKED INTO W T KNOWLES

We have added a new way to follow us and for you see what we do. W T Knowles & Sons Ltd now has a linkedin profile and page so we can now post interesting articles and photos of existing and new production. Just go to www.linkedin.com , search for W T Knowles Ltd and […]

GUIDE TO FLUE LINERS AND TERMINALS

GUIDE TO FLUE LINERS AND TERMINALS

The WT Knowles Guide to Flue Liners and Terminals has been updated with a new look and enhanced images. Installation, cleaning and testing of the Flue Liners is explained together with the correct fitting of Terminals (Chimney Pots). A key feature of clay chimney pots is the ability to withstand the aggressive, corrosive nature of […]

Helen’s Asian Ride

Helen’s Asian Ride

At the beginning of 2015, Helen Flockton, Director at W T Knowles & Sons got together with 4 close friends to raise awareness for “Breast Cancer Now”. The easy part of the plan was setting up the “Just Giving” web page and deciding on the challenge – a bike ride being the most popular choice. […]

HOCKEY STICKS – NEW & NOW IN RED!

HOCKEY STICKS – NEW & NOW IN RED!

To compliment the range of gas and electrical meter boxes available from stock, W T Knowles also has availability of various accessories such as “hockey sticks” for channelling the cable from the meter box into the ducting below ground. Hockey Stick is the industry name commonly used to describe the tubing complete with 90° bend […]

Hot Heritage

Hot Heritage

Chimney Pot manufacturer WT Knowles has again gone back to its historical roots by using the unique manufacturing facilities and its 100 year old capabilities to manufacture a Square Panelled Pot to suit the refurbishing requirements of a World Heritage site. The Square Panelled Pot is commonly seen in Saltaire Village, near Bradford and other […]

Increasing Costs in 2026

Increasing Costs in 2026

Dear Customer, Advanced Notification of Price Increase from 1st January 2026 As a company, we continue to face increasing pressure from rising costs. Wherever possible, we have worked hard to absorb many of these expenses, including the rising costs of National Insurance, energy, transportation, and more. Taking the above into consideration, we want to inform […]

Its Curtains for the Competition

Its Curtains for the Competition

In partnership with A.D.D Express Ltd, a new personalised bespoke curtain side trailer has been unveiled for W T Knowles & Sons Limited. Proudly showing images of several of W T Knowles Terracotta, Buff and unique Salt Glazed Chimney Pots, this together with their own liveried transport now “completes the fleet” touring the country delivering […]

John Prothero

John Prothero

Dear all, It is with deepest sadness we inform you our long-standing agent John Prothero has sadly passed away following a short illness. John has worked for W T Knowles since the mid-1980s and looked after our customers in the southwest region of the UK; he was a valued member of our sales team. His […]

Meter boxes from WT Knowles

Meter boxes from WT Knowles

Gas Meter Boxes and Electric Meter boxes are available for wall mounting in both recessed and surface mounted styles. Floor mounted Gas Multiboxes and semi-buried Gas Meter Boxes are also included. A useful selection of accessories is available including hockey stick tubes for housing cables and riser tubes and 90° gas bends used with the […]

NEW INTERCEPTOR TECHNICAL SHEETS & SELECTION CHART

NEW INTERCEPTOR TECHNICAL SHEETS & SELECTION CHART

The use of Interceptors in the drainage industry is often misunderstood – a number of options are available but in many cases information is misleading causing incorrect product specification, which reduces the efficiency of the drainage system and causes difficulties during installation. W T Knowles & Sons Ltd has resolved this by creating technical data […]

New Office Opening Times

New Office Opening Times

Important Update: New Office Hours Starting April 1st, 2025 At W T Knowles & Sons Limited, we are committed to providing the best service and support to our clients. To better serve your needs, we are updating our office hours beginning April 1st, 2025. New Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 16:15 This change […]

NEW PRIVACY POLICY

NEW PRIVACY POLICY

The Data Protection Act 1998 will be replaced by the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) which is European Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and will apply from 25 May 2108. This regulation also repeals Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation). WT Knowles has always maintained confidentiality and correct use of personal data, but it is appropriate that […]

NEW PRODUCTS FOR 2010

NEW PRODUCTS FOR 2010

WT Knowles has reacted to the changing market needs for non-restrictive terminals on solid fuel appliances by developing a new “Push-On Top” range of flue terminals. These include:- Decorative Fuel Effect (code: KYKP) Bradford Windguard (code: KWBTP) Leeds 3-Bowl (code: KYPP22) Hooded Leeds 3-Bowl (code: KLH3P) H-Pot (code: KPOH150) Large Mushroom (code: KLMP) The Large […]

NEW PRODUCTS FOR 2018

NEW PRODUCTS FOR 2018

W T Knowles are delighted to announce an extension to their successful and popular range of Chimney Pots with 3 new additions. The range of Flue Vents has been extended with the addition of 235mm and 275mm sizes. The KYL235 and KYL275 are both readily available for immediate order. The “Heritage” range has also seen […]

New Quarry Tiles introduced

New Quarry Tiles introduced

W T Knowles announces the launch of a new range of quarry tiles manufactured under an approved quality system to BS EN ISO 9001:2008 and which comply with BS EN ISO 10545 and are categorised as Group A1 under BS EN 14411. Available in distinctive Pinot Red and subtle Heather Blend, the attractively priced tiles […]

NMBS 2016

NMBS 2016

Once again W T Knowles will be supporting Independent Merchants and members of NMBS by its presence at the NMBS Trade Exhibition on Wednesday 13th April 2016 at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. The National Merchant Buying Society Ltd (NMBS) is a centralised buying society for Independent Builders, Timber, Hardware, Plumbing and Heating Merchants. It […]

PRODUCT NEWS

PRODUCT NEWS

The WT Knowles catalogue provides a useful visual overview of individual products, groups of products and their overall sizes and weights to aid selection. Additionally, the new point of sale Product Guide gives a handy, quick reference to the range of chimney pots and inserts. Some new items have been added this year including the […]

Retirement of our Sales Manager Adrian Roulson

Retirement of our Sales Manager Adrian Roulson

After a long and successful career at W T Knowles & Sons Limited, it is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of our Sales Manager Adrian Roulson on 29th September 2023. He has been an integral part of our success. He joined the company in June 1980, firstly as a clay operative and […]

Take A Seat With Chim Chim

Take A Seat With Chim Chim

Five new public benches, specially designed by young architects and designers from the UK, Denmark, Belgium and Italy to celebrate the London Festival of Architecture (LFA), have been unveiled across the Cheapside district of the City of London. The new City Benches are the result of a competition organised by the LFA in partnership with […]

THE OLD COURT HOUSE – Topping it Off in Style

THE OLD COURT HOUSE – Topping it Off in Style

W T Knowles are proud to have been associated with the restoration of The Old Court House in Martley, Worcestershire, an award-winning conservation project. The 15th Century Old Court House has been finished and “topped off” with 5 W T Knowles Chimney Roll Top Chimney Pots, three of which incorporate DFE Inserts. This historic building […]

Two New User Guides

Two New User Guides

WT Knowles & Sons Limited is pleased to introduce two New User Guides which are available on this website in the Technical Information section. The brief guidance on the correct use of solid fuels and solid fuel appliances also provides a link to the Burnright website where their campaign is supported by useful data and […]

W T Knowles & Sons Limited Exhibiting at the NMBS Exhibition

W T Knowles & Sons Limited Exhibiting at the NMBS Exhibition

W T Knowles & Sons Limited will be exhibiting at the NMBS Exhibition at the Coventry Building Society Arena on the 10th and 11th April 2024. Existing customers can benefit from an extra discount of 7.5% on top of their usual discount for orders placed on the day, so don’t miss out! Visit us on […]

W T Knowles are exhibiting at NACS 2014

W T Knowles are exhibiting at NACS 2014

W T Knowles are exhibiting at NACS 2014 – the annual trade show for the National Association of Chimney Sweeps. The show will be held this year at the Ramada Hotel, Penns lane, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands on 10th & 11th April 2014. See us at stand B3 in Hall B.

W T Knowles Exhibit at GMCS 2016

W T Knowles Exhibit at GMCS 2016

W T Knowles will be present at the 1st trade exhibition of 2016: The Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps exhibition being held on 4th and 5th March 2016 at the Swindon Marriott Hotel. This 2-day event is located where no major Exhibition has been previously held, and the surrounding counties have a vast number of […]