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  • Farnborough Homebuilding & Renovating Show
    15th January 2024

    Farnborough Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2024 – Our Most Successful Show Ever

    What a fantastic first Home Building and Renovation Show in 2024 at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre. The Internorm stand was busy from when the doors opened until they closed. Thank you to everyone who visited us! We enjoyed meeting you and listening to your requirements for your new builds and home renovations, and we can’t wait to…

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    • Timber Windows in Oxfordshire
      9th January 2024

      Timber or timber alternative? What windows are best suited to your Oxfordshire home?

      A Selection Of Our Favourite Timber & Timber Alternative Projects in Oxfordshire During the 1980s and 1990s, timber windows in Oxfordshire and the UK slowly fell from favour. Initially, the only option available, timber window frames, slowly fell by the wayside as uPVC options were introduced to the market and gained popularity. Homeowners found their old wooden timber windows draughty,…

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      • Predicted Front Door Trends in Colours and Style for 2024
        5th January 2024

        Predicted Front Door Trends in Colours and Style for 2024

        Your front door is your home’s first impression that guests will see, setting the tone for the rest of your house. 2024 promises a fresh perspective for Front door trends. Is it time to start thinking about updating your front door to keep up with the latest trends? Here are a few of the predicted front door ideas and trends…

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        • Patio Door ideas for your Surrey Home // Patio doors in Surrey
          2nd January 2024

          Four Patio Door ideas for your Surrey Home

          Exploring Some Of Our Favourite, Recent Patio Door Projects If you search for the right patio doors in Surrey, you will find you are spoiled for choice. There are so many different patio door options to choose from that it can take time to know which one will work best for your home in Surrey. Over recent months, we’ve worked…

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          • Double-Glazed Windows for Your Oxfordshire Home
            27th December 2023

            Choosing the Right Double-Glazed Windows for Your Oxfordshire Home: A Comprehensive Guide

            Double or Triple glazed windows play a vital role in our homes. They allow natural light to flood in, provide ventilation, and offer a view of the world outside. But when it comes to choosing the right windows for your Oxfordshire home, the options can be overwhelming. With so many styles, materials, and features to consider, where do you even…

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            • Conservatories in Hampshire
              21st December 2023

              A selection of our favourite projects installing conservatories in Hampshire

              A new conservatory to any home in Hampshire is a beautiful way to add more living space while tapping into the contemporary indoor/outdoor living trend. With so many different styles of conservatories, it is possible to find a conservatory style to suit any property in Hampshire, from the traditional to the ultra-modern. As experts in the glazing and home improvement…

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              • Christmas Jumper Charity Day 2023 yesterday. We felt Sebastian's Action Trust.
                19th December 2023

                Christmas Jumper Charity Day 2023 – Raising funds for Sebastian’s Action Trust

                The Thames Valley Windows team participated in Christmas Jumper Charity Day 2023 yesterday. We felt Christmassy and dressed in our most festive attire whilst raising money for Sebastian’s Action Trust. Everyone enjoyed a fun and festive day in our Christmas Jumpers, and don’t they all look incredibly joyful in their knits? This year, our participation in Christmas Jumper Day held…

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                • window and door trends 2024
                  13th December 2023

                  Window and Door Trends for 2024

                  As we approach 2024, it’s time to look ahead and see what a new year will bring regarding window and door trends. The thing about window and door trends is that they come and go. Does that mean you shouldn’t embrace them? Not at all The glazing industry is constantly evolving and adapting to new trends and technologies. Many exciting…

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                  • The Top Interior Door Trends for 2024
                    8th December 2023

                    Sleek and Minimalist: The Top Interior Door Trends for 2024

                    Our latest blog article provides tips and advice on the top interior door trends for 2024. Attention to detail count when it comes to interior design. From the colour of the walls to the furniture and decor, each element helps to create a stylish and cohesive living space. However, interior doors can significantly impact the overall look, flow and ambience…

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                    • Christmas Office Closing Times
                      30th November 2023

                      2023 Christmas Office Closing Times

                      Over the Christmas and New Year festive season, our office will be closed from midday on Friday, 22nd December 2023 and reopen on Tuesday, 2nd January 2024 at 9 am. During this time, our Bracknell showroom is open by appointment only. Our website enquiry emails will be monitored periodically between Tuesday, the 26th, and Friday, the 29th of December, for…

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                      • 2023 Christmas Window and Door Competition
                        21st November 2023

                        2023 Christmas Window and Door Photo Competition

                        It’s time to decorate your TVW windows and doors and enter our 2023 Christmas Window and Door Competition. Guaranteed yule have fun! Enter to be in with a chance of winning one of two £50 Amazon vouchers to spend this Christmas. With 34 days until Christmas, the countdown is on to the most wonderful time of the year. From 24th…

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                        • 4 Energy Saving Tips for Reducing Your Electric Bill
                          20th November 2023

                          4 Energy Saving Tips for Reducing Your Electric Bill

                          As the winter draws closer, homeowners look at ways to reduce their gas and electric bill. As the cost of living continues to rise, saving money on everyday expenses becomes increasingly essential. With the right strategies and investments, you can enjoy a more energy-efficient home while reducing electricity expenses. This article will give you some energy-saving tips for lowering your…

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                          • What Double Glazed Door & Window Handles to Choose? Monkey Tail Window Handles
                            16th November 2023

                            On Trend – Black Wrought Iron Monkey Tail Window Handles

                            Introduction Wrought Iron monkey tail window handles have been popular for almost a century and were used heavily during the 30s mass house-building era in the UK. The design of the monkey tail window handle was easy for artists to produce by hand from cast iron and became widespread. Even today, you can find original cast iron monkey tail window…

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                            • Our five favourite uPVC window projects, Berkshire
                              3rd November 2023

                              Our five favourite uPVC window projects, Berkshire

                              uPVC has been around since the 1930s but was only used to make window frames half a century later. Today, uPVC windows and doors are a popular choice with homeowners across Berkshire, Surrey, and Hampshire. However, not all uPVC double-glazed windows are manufactured the same or, indeed, are equally attractive. Older uPVC windows were often aesthetically unappealing and tended to develop discoloured patches on their…

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                              • Six eco-friendly home improvements that can reduce your energy bills this winter
                                17th October 2023

                                Six eco-friendly home improvements that can reduce your energy bills this winter

                                Our latest blog article looks at six eco-friendly home improvements that can reduce your bills this winter and the long term. With winter around the corner, you may wonder how you’ll stay warm and cosy without raising an excessive heating bill or carbon footprint this year. Energy prices continue to rise, and it’s becoming more important than ever for us…

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                                • Our Favourite Modern Patio Doors Projects, Berkshire
                                  17th October 2023

                                  Our Favourite Modern Patio Doors Projects, Berkshire

                                  Highly quality double glazed Modern patio doors have long been popular with our customers in Berkshire, Surrey, and Hampshire. From contemporary sliding doors to traditional French doors, they offer a convenient way to access their outdoor spaces while allowing extra daylight to enter rooms and offer a view of your garden. We install modern patio doors in Berkshire and beyond…

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                                  • autumn interior design ideas
                                    16th October 2023

                                    10 Autumn Interior Design Ideas for a Warm and Welcoming Berkshire Home

                                    Get your Berkshire home ready for autumn! With these ten interior design ideas! As the air becomes cooler and the leaves change colours, it’s time to add warmth and beauty to your home. Every home, regardless of its size or location, has the potential to be a sanctuary. A place where the day’s stresses melt away, replaced by a sense…

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                                    • Three ways new double -glazed windows can improve your Berkshire Home
                                      11th October 2023

                                      Three Ways New Double Glazed Windows can Improve your Berkshire Home

                                      You could upgrade your Berkshire home in many ways to improve your living conditions. Often, we start with the small things we think might make a big difference – buying some homely decorations, switching out the light bulbs and so on. It’s easy to put off some larger home improvement projects for fear of costs or time restraints. However, making…

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                                      • Thames Valley Windows Team Volunteer a day at Sebastian Action Trust
                                        10th October 2023

                                        Thames Valley Windows Team Volunteer a day at Sebastian Action Trust

                                        Last Thursday, a team of volunteers from Thames Valley Windows embarked on their volunteering mission at one of Sebastian Action Trust centres, The Woodlands in Crowthorne. On arrival, our day of gardening that was planned it had been changed to creating a Santa’s Grotto in the Sebastian Tree House. Tree House transformed into a Santa Grotto in a day. The…

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                                        • window frames
                                          4th October 2023

                                          Our Five Favourite Sliding Sash Window Projects, Berkshire

                                          Introducing Our Favourite Sliding Sash Window Projects During the Victorian and Edwardian eras, wooden sliding sash windows were popular for residential and commercial properties. Therefore, It is unsurprising that many period properties still feature this window style today. Traditional-style timber vertical sliding sash windows in this style can experience some issues as they age. The wood can rot and swell, causing many problems, while…

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