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  • 7th April 2021

    Triple Glazed Windows: What are the Benefits?

    Triple glazed windows are the latest innovation in the glazing industry for exceptional thermal insulation and a preferred choice in building regulations for new build properties or certified passive house. Determining whether triple glazed windows are a better investment when purchasing double glazed windows or secondary glazing will depend on property location or type of home renovation. Of course, double…

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    • 6th April 2021

      Our Bracknell Double Glazing Showroom Reopens Monday 12th April 2021

      Following the latest Government announcement that as of Monday 12th April 2021, England will move to step 2 of the roadmap out of lockdown We are delighted to announce that from this date, our Bracknell Double Glazing showroom will re-open by appointment only. To ensure that we keep our team and customers safe and adhere to social distancing measure we…

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      • 6th April 2021

        Building an Extension – From Cost to Glazing Options

        Home extension design ideas to transform your home? Homebuilding online has put together this great article, “Building an Extension”, and we are thrilled to see two of our contemporary glass extensions have been included in this feature.   The article is filled with exciting information on the thermally efficient floor to ceiling glazing options for both side and rear extensions…

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        • 6th April 2021

          Exterior Doors that Make a Statement to Extensions

          Great article on exterior doors in the April edition of Real Homes. We were thrilled to see that the slimline aluminium sliding doors that we installed to a home extension in Warfield featured on page 147. The article is filled with interesting facts and information on the different types of quality external doors that make a visual impact for the…

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          • 6th April 2021

            Timber Doors and Windows

            Environmentally sustainable timber doors and windows are becoming a popular sustainable choice for UK homeowners. It is great to see the Timber front door we installed in Winkfield featured in the Build It April edition. The article “Timber Doors and Windows” is filled with interesting facts and expert advice on the key things to consider when choosing sustainably sourced wooden…

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            • 1st April 2021

              Architectural Glazing Solutions for Sustainable New Build Homes

              Press Release: April 2021 Modern glazing is an essential design element of low energy and sustainable new build homes thermal envelope. The latest innovation and advancement in glass technologies and low-emissivity coatings in double and triple glazed windows have improved the thermal insulation performance of windows and doors. This combination reduces the need for additional heating, air conditioning or artificial…

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              • 31st March 2021

                House Extension Ideas

                Are you building an extension and looking for house extension ideas? Here at Thames Valley Windows, we are a renowned and reputable double-glazing company with over 37 years of experience. We have been designing and installing modern glass extensions and architectural glazing solutions for loft conversions in Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey properties. In this blog article, we have selected a…

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                • 25th March 2021

                  External Timber Doors – A Video Guide

                  Video Transcription: Hi everybody, my name’s Rob from Thames Valley Windows and today we’re going to look at a selection of external timber doors. So, in another video, I’ve talked about the underlying principles of our timber windows and doors which are that they are very good at managing maintenance and very good at being flexible in terms of colour…

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                  • 22nd March 2021

                    Infinite Views with Slimline Aluminium Sliding Patio Doors

                    The beauty of glass is its transparency and it’s the new luxury building material for modern and traditional properties to fill living spaces with natural light. There’s no better way to create an illuminated living space than with an abundance of glass in the form of slimline aluminium sliding patio doors that dramatically opens up solid walls in kitchens, or…

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                    • 15th March 2021

                      Modern Lean-to Conservatory Ideas

                      The last 12 months, has seen a considerable increase in Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire homeowners looking to extend modern and traditional properties and create contemporary living spaces. With the new normal of meeting friends and family in outside spaces and working from home. Here at Thames Valley Windows, we have also had an increase in brochure downloads and quotation requests…

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                      • 9th March 2021

                        How to Add Value to Your Home with Bifold Doors

                        Bifold doors are a popular choice of patio doors for Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey homeowners. If you are looking at selling your home or making some home renovations installing aluminium bifold doors are a worthwhile investment that can add value, space and garden appeal to your home. Incorporating external bifold doors into the rear of your property is one factor…

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                        • 4th March 2021

                          On Trend Glass Walls to Garden Rooms

                          Want 6 On-trend Ways to Incorporate Glass into your Home? from minimalist glass walls to garden rooms, Liv for Interiors have put together this tremendous online article; read more here. We are thrilled that the garden room we designed and installed in Cold Ash, Berkshire, is included in this inspiring line-up of the biggest trends of 2021. A fantastic article…

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                          • 4th March 2021

                            How To Clean Windows

                            Need some top fab tips on how to clean windows? Real homes online have some great advice in their latest article, ‘How to clean windows – the best way for streak-free results, with vinegar or not’, including some tips from Thames Valley Windows Managing Director Ryan Schofield. Read what he recommends here. Now that Spring has sprung, its time to…

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                            • 4th March 2021

                              Porch Ideas For Contemporary and Traditional Properties

                              Were you searching for porch ideas and inspiration? We’re delighted that our grey timber front door we installed in Wokingham featured in Your Home March edition. ‘Add a Practical Porch & Boost Kerb Appeal‘ is a well-written article featuring advice on extending the front of your property with a bespoke porch or porch canopy. It is full of information and…

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                              • 1st March 2021

                                Front Door Ideas to add Kerb Appeal

                                Need some front door ideas? We are so excited to see the Oak composite front door we installed in Finchampstead featuring in Real Homes’ March edition.   First impression count when welcoming guests to your home . The article “A Guide to Front Doors” is full of fabulous front door ideas from the grand double front door to the latest…

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                                • 1st March 2021

                                  Secondary Glazing for Heritage Windows

                                  We are once again thrilled to see the secondary glazing we installed to the heritage windows in a period property in Newbury featured in the March edition of Build it. The article on ‘Upgrading your Heating’ is a super feature with key considerations and advice on creating a cosy living environment for renovation projects. An excellent double-page article with professional…

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                                  • 26th February 2021

                                    Garage Conversions and Garden Office Ideas – Which Windows and Doors

                                    Before COVID-19, a home office was not a must-have room for many homeowners in Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, and the South East. Since the first lockdown in March 2020, researching garage conversions and garden office ideas on Instagram or Pinterest has become an obsession with professionals looking at ways to effectively work from home. Finding that extra living space to create…

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                                    • 22nd February 2021

                                      Timber Sash Windows – A Video Guide

                                      Video Transcription: Hi everybody, it’s Rob from Thames Valley Windows here again. This time we are talking about timber sash windows. A more classic and elegant British window you will ever see. Here we have a classic example of a box sash window (also known as a double-hung sliding sash) with a single Georgian bar in the middle and the…

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                                      • 19th February 2021

                                        Solarlux Woodline Timber Clad Bi-Folding Doors – A Video Guide

                                        Video Transcription: Hi, I’m Marcus from Thames Valley Windows, and today we will be talking about the “Woodline” timber-clad bi-folding doors from Solarlux. The Woodline from Solarlux is essentially an aluminium structure that is entirely timber-clad with solid-wood sections, inside and out. To give it more agility and much better adjustability. All the timber is sustainably sourced and comes in…

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                                        • 15th February 2021

                                          2021 Trends for Glazed Internal Doors

                                          The last year has seen a surge for glazed internal doors, with Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey homeowners looking at ways to create broken plan living spaces and bring more natural light in the house. Glass has been the inspirational material for architects and property developers in the exterior design of both residential and commercial buildings for many years. Glass represents…

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