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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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        • 12th February 2021

          Vision20 Frameless Sliding Glass Doors – A Video Guide

          Video Transcription: Hi, I’m Liam from Thames Valley Windows. I specialise in aluminium and architectural glazing solutions. Here we have Vision20 sliding glass doors, a very in-demand style on the market. You can see you’ve got the 20-millimetre interlock. The sliding glass door comes in a double-track option as well as a triple track option. We do have some particularly…

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          • 10th February 2021

            Flat Rooflights – On Trend in 2021

            Flat rooflights are becoming popular again combined with eaves windows are one of the biggest home extension trends in the glazing industry to replace the traditional tiled roof  in a rear extension, garage conversions, or new builds and we do not see it slowing down in 2021 With an increased demand for transparency in modern interior décor, homeowners, architects, and…

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            • 8th February 2021

              House Extension Ideas To Connect with the Outdoors

              Press Release: February 2021 With the demand for house extensions, separate working spaces, and home gyms continuing to rise in popularity, Thames Valley Window Company remain a go-to destination for many Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and Oxfordshire homeowners looking for cost-effective house extension ideas. Thames Valley Window Company offer a vast array of energy-efficient glazing solutions for every housing style, we…

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              • 5th February 2021

                Installing Double Glazing Adds Value To Your Home

                Will installing double glazing add value to your property? This is a question homeowners ask us many times of Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire and Oxfordshire properties. As a local Bracknell based Double Glazing Company, it is fantastic to see our timber sash windows we installed in Oxfordshire feature in the February edition of Your Home. The “How to Add Value To…

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                • 5th February 2021

                  External Front Doors

                  Great article on the external front doors in the February edition of Self Build & Design., we were delighted to see that our modern grey Pirnar front door with sidelights we installed at a property in Reading featured on page 51. The Up Front article is filled with interesting facts and information on how external front doors have changed over…

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                  • 4th February 2021

                    We are supporting “A New Hope for Ethan”

                    As a local Double Glazing business, we love to support local charities and events to help raise money. This year we are supporting “A New Hope for Ethan” a Sandhurst family who are raising funds for their son who has a brain tumour. All money raised will pay towards his treatment in Germany. For more information his story or to…

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                    • 2nd February 2021

                      Best Alu Clad Windows – Buyers Guide

                      Alu Clad Windows is also known as Aluminium Clad windows, or Composite windows have been growing steadily in popularity in the last few years for energy-efficient, new builds, eco-build or PassivHaus certified projects. Windows and doors play a significant role in the thermal building envelope, letting in light and controlling sound and temperature. They provide the aesthetics and feel of…

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                      • 1st February 2021

                        Bifold Patio Doors – Sizes and Costs?

                        Hot of the press! Fantastic to see our Solarlux SL60e aluminium bifold patio doors that we installed to an Orangery we designed in Crowthorne feature in the Homebuilding online article, ‘Bifold Doors – How to Choose’.   With Spring 2021 around the corner, many homeowners are thinking of extending their living space or looking at ways to open up their…

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                        • 30th January 2021

                          Solarlux SL25 Frameless Slide and Turn Glass Door System – A Video Guide

                          Video Transcription: Hi, I’m Marcus from Thames Valley Windows, and today we will be looking at the SL25 frameless slide and turn glass door system from Solarlux. The SL25 is a single glazed frame system that is used for sliding patio doors, balcony glazing, internal partitioning and also for atriums as we have here. Similar to bifold doors, the system…

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                          • Working with Architects
                            27th January 2021

                            Large Glazing Solutions for Architects and Property Developers

                            Thames Valley Windows offers innovative large-glazing solutions for architects, interior designers, and property developers. Whether it’s a renovation or extension of existing properties, self-build dream home projects, or commercial buildings, we have the architectural knowledge and expertise to assist you with high-performance and energy-efficient bespoke glazing design. With a passion for contemporary architecture, we strive to understand and fulfil our…

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                            • 20th January 2021

                              Timber Windows and Doors – A video walk through

                              Video Transcription: Morning everybody, my name’s Rob from Thames Valley Windows, and I’m here to talk to you about timber windows and doors. There’s a couple of things that we need to cover with the timber world at Thames Valley Timber which is the underlying principles. You might call this the design and engineering principles that underpin our range of…

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                              • 18th January 2021

                                uPVC Window Colours

                                Gone are the days when white was the most popular choice in uPVC window colours for homeowners in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Surrey and Oxfordshire. Nowadays, with the option of single or dual colour windows, there is a growing trend with homeowners to choose coloured uPVC windows. From contemporary shades of grey or black to the subtle Heritage shades of cream,…

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                                • 15th January 2021

                                  Internorm Composite Windows – 50% Off

                                  Internorm composite windows are the perfect energy efficient glazing solution for all homeowners in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Surrey. Internorm’s composite windows are available in a choice of Timber-Aluminium or uPVC-Aluminium, and to celebrate their 90th Anniversary are offering 50% off aluminium cladding in all standard colours for a limited time only. To claim this fantastic offer, contact us…

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                                  • 14th January 2021

                                    Internorm Front Doors – Free Fingerprint Scanner Promotion

                                    Trendsetting Internorm Front Doors for Energy-Efficient Homes In 2021 Internorm is celebrating its 90th anniversary in the glazing industry. Internorm is the pioneers in Innovation, ultra-modern manufacturing and unequalled revolutionary technologies to meet homeowners and architects demands for a state of the art design, exceptional quality and security . Internorm was the first window and door company to market an…

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                                    • 6th January 2021

                                      Working Through Lockdown – January 2021

                                      Happy New Year from all of us at Thames Valley Windows, and hope you had a good restful break over the festive holidays. WORKING THROUGH LOCKDOWN While the latest Government announcement on the 4th January of a national lockdown was not how we had hoped to start 2021, we remain hopeful that with the rollout of the vaccinations in the…

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                                      • 5th January 2021

                                        Energy Efficient Windows to Improve your home in 2021

                                        A great start to a new year! We are proud to announce that the energy-efficient windows and doors we installed into a new build in Windsor and an Orangery in Twyford featured in the self-builder & homemaker online article on five ways to improve your home in 2021. If you are looking for ideas and the latest home décor trends…

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                                        • 4th January 2021

                                          Three of the Best uPVC Sash Windows

                                          We are absolutely delighted that the timber alternative sliding sash windows that we installed into an impressive new build property in Tadley featured in the January 2021 edition of Build It magazine in “Three of the best uPVC Sash windows” article. EXCEPTIONAL Upvc Sash windows Manufactured in Britain With over 50 years of experience in the UK glazing industry, Genesis…

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