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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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              • Conservatory Furniture Trends to Look for in Autumn 2023
                29th September 2023

                Conservatory Furniture Trends to Look for in Autumn 2023

                As the summer draws to a close, are you ready to cosy up your conservatory? Get ready to explore the latest conservatory furniture trends for the autumn of 2023. These autumn furniture trends will transform your conservatory or Wintergarden into a stylish haven, like a warm hug on a crisp autumn day. From vintage pieces that exude charm to natural…

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                • OUR FAVOURITE GLASS ROOM EXTENSIONS
                  27th September 2023

                  Our Favourite Glass Room Extensions

                  Welcome To Our Very Favourite Glass Room Extensions – Before and After Glass room extensions and contemporary living spaces are a stunning way to make the most of your outdoor spaces, allowing abundant natural light and unobstructed views of your garden and bringing the outside inside with sliding doors. With this in mind, we are not surprised that more of…

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                  • Homebuilding & renovating show Excel September 2023
                    26th September 2023

                    The September Homebuilding & Renovating Show at Excel was a Great Success

                    Thames Valley Windows designers had an amazing time at the Homebuilding & Renovation show at Excel last Sunday. Thank you to everyone who visited us on the Internorm stand! We enjoyed meeting you and can’t wait to start designing your glazing solutions for your projects and being part of your journey. If you could not attend on Sunday, do not…

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                    • Specialist Access Equipment we use for when Handling Glass
                      21st September 2023

                      Specialist Access Equipment we use for when Handling Glass

                      Over the past ten years, windows and door glazing panels have been getting heavier, thanks to increased insulation with the move towards triple glazing and more oversized windows and doors in residential homes and commercial buildings. This has happened simultaneously as European manual handling rules have been getting stricter and require employers to risk assessing manual lifting. This means that…

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                      • Victorian Windows
                        20th September 2023

                        Home Renovation Projects in Berkshire – Before and After

                        Welcome To The Review Of Our Favourite Home Renovation Projects In Berkshire Over the recent months, we have been proud to work on many exciting home improvement projects in Berkshire, from bathroom renovation to a loft conversion. However, few stand out in our memories as being especially rewarding to complete, thanks to the stunning results achieved and the delight our customers…

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                        • SILKA Windows launches its SILKAselect trade partnership at Silverstone!
                          18th September 2023

                          SILKA Windows launches its SILKAselect trade partnership at Silverstone!

                          Last Friday, our sales director Paul Mills and designer Luke Schofield had a great day at the luxurious surroundings of Silverstone when SILKA Windows launched its SILKAselect trade partnership exploring the latest Silka aluminium windows and doors within the glazing industry. The day started with a welcome drink followed by a delicious buffet lunch later. With plenty of opportunities to…

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                          • 5 Ways to Create an Instagram-Worthy Bedroom
                            18th September 2023

                            5 Ways to Create an Instagram-Worthy Bedroom

                            In the age of social media dominance, where visual storytelling reigns supreme, the concept of an Instagram-worthy bedroom has gained significant importance. Your bedroom is not just a place to sleep; it’s a canvas for self-expression and a sanctuary of style. In this article, we’ll explore five key strategies to help you craft a bedroom design that’s a personal haven…

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                            • Orangery extension
                              13th September 2023

                              Our Favourite Orangery Extension Projects in Berkshire

                              Introducing A Selection of Our Favourite Orangery Extension Projects in Berkshire Modern Orangeries is rapidly becoming one of our most frequently requested extension projects. These brick-built additions to the home feature an entire wall of bi fold doors and a glass roof to maximise natural light and the benefits of indoor/outdoor living, effectively opening space and creating a luxurious and…

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                              • How can your windows impact your carbon footprint
                                12th September 2023

                                How can your windows impact your carbon footprint?

                                We generally consider greenhouse gas emissions when considering our carbon footprint concept. To reduce this, we might consider driving less or buying locally produced food that hasn’t had to travel by plane. But did you know that your home or office windows can also impact your carbon footprint? While they don’t directly emit carbon dioxide Co2, the indirect impact can…

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                                • Visit Thames Valley Windows at the Autumn Excel Homebuilding & Renovating Show at Stand E111 on Sunday, 24th September 2023!
                                  29th August 2023

                                  Not long now until the Autumn Excel Homebuilding and Renovating Show, September 2023

                                  Visit Thames Valley Windows at the Autumn Excel Homebuilding & Renovating Show at Stand E111 on Sunday, 24th September 2023! The show is held at the ExCel Exhibition Centre and runs from Friday, 22nd September until Sunday, 24th September. We will be on stand E111 in the glazing section, so please visit us. Come and discover Internorm’s luxurious and high-performance…

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                                  • Designing your Dream Kitchen that’s Functional
                                    23rd August 2023

                                    Designing your Dream Kitchen that’s Functional

                                    When designing the rooms in your home, the kitchen requires the most planning and, as a result, the most of the budget. Knowing your priorities for a dream kitchen helps the kitchen design process, but to know what you want, you need to know what’s out there. Essential Elements for a New Kitchen That’s Both Functional and Fabulous From high-quality…

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                                    • Traditional Red Brick House With Black Windows
                                      11th August 2023

                                      On Trend – Traditional Red Brick House With Black Windows

                                      The traditional red brick house with black windows is back on trend. A traditional property that was popular for many years but became less favoured during the ’80s and ’90s, with the sudden popularity of white and cream-rendered houses. Now like 80s fashion, a traditional red brick house with black windows is making a comeback with the introduction of modern…

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                                      • bank holiday opening times
                                        10th August 2023

                                        Office Closed for August Bank Holiday Weekend

                                        OFFICE CLOSURE AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY Thames Valley Windows Office will close Friday, 25th August 2023, at 4 pm for the Bank Holiday Weekend. The office will re-open on Tuesday 29th August at 9 am. During this time, our Bracknell showroom is still open by appointment only. If you are considering your home improvement projects, you can still request a  quote…

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                                        • kitchen windows
                                          3rd August 2023

                                          Types of Kitchen Windows – A Glossary

                                          With so many different styles of kitchen windows available, it can be daunting knowing which window design will enhance the kitchen with fresh air, allow maximum light to flow into the space and improve your home’s energy efficiency.   The kitchen is the heart of the home. That’s why kitchen renovations are one of the most popular home improvement projects…

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