Natural light, space and brightness are among the most significant factors to consider when designing a home’s interior. In our latest blog article, we put together some dining room ideas for external and internal bi-folding doors. Whenever a living space is bright and spacious, it creates a minimalist and warm ambience. A colourful room filled with objects became a trend…
Units Shattering for No Reason Spontaneous glass breakage is a glazing term used when a tempered glass unit shatters without any impact, which is a rare phenomenon. Whilst there is no way to identify glass that can be affected by spontaneous glass breakage, it will only occur in toughened glass. Toughened glass, also known as safety or tempered glass, is…
It’s that time of year again! Join Thames Valley Windows in supporting the ‘2022 Macmillan Coffee Morning.’ Thursday, 29th September 2022 11 am – 4 pm Pop in for a cuppa & and a slice of cake. Thames Valley Window Showroom 44 Longshot Lane Bracknell Berkshire RG12 1RL Macmillan Cancer Support. Every coffee morning changes lives. We look forward to…
It is important to know that when replacing windows and doors, homeowners generally do not need to budget for costs to install windows and doors. Window Replacements: If you’re replacing windows, installation costs generally will be included in the total contract value of the double-glazing installed windows or doors. Cost of Double Glazing: Double Glazing costs vary depending on the…
Following the official announcement of the State Funeral of Her Majesty, The Queen will be held on Monday, 19th September 2022. This has been confirmed as a National Bank Holida.y Therefore Thames Valley Windows will be closed as a mark of respect and to allow our team to stand with the nation reflecting on this sad loss. We will re-open…
Triple Glazing U Values When the topic of windows or glass arises, you may often hear the term U value being used. The U value is often used when comparing the energy performance of double or triple-glazed windows or glass units. It is a standard industry term to describe the level of thermal transmittance that a window or piece of…
Thames Valley Windows are delighted to announce their sponsorship of New Milton Town FC central midfield player Liam Griffin. A highly experienced football player, Liam has been playing football since the age of 6. Liam joined Thames Valley Windows Sales Team in January 2020. In our latest blog article, Liam shares his passion for football. I was representing my District…
We were delighted that The Times featured Thames Valley Windows in an article on “40 ways to protect your home from the cost of living crisis.” Ryan provided expert comments on upgrading windows to thermally efficient double or triple-glazed windows to help insulate the home and reduce energy bills. Liz Truss has recently provided some help with energy prices by…
Our next 2022 exhibition is at ExCel in the Docklands. the largest Homebuilding & Renovation Show in the UK that starts on Friday, 30th September through to Sunday, 2nd October 2022 30th SEPTEMBER – 2nd October 2022 EXCEL LONDON ROYAL VICTORIA DOCK, 1 WESTERN GATEWAY, LONDON E16 1XL Speak to our Designers at the Homebuilding & Renovation Show. We are…
Corner Bi-fold Doors or Sliding Doors are ideal for seamless indoor-outdoor living by opening up corners of the home. Experts in glazing for contemporary and traditional properties, Thames Valley Window Company, offers homeowners and developers the opportunity to truly embrace the great outdoors, allowing corners of the home to be fully opened up. OPEN UP WITH THAMES VALLEY WINDOW COMPANY…
Read What Double Glazed Door & Window Handles you Should Choose? With so many different types of window styles, choosing handles that suit your double-glazed doors and windows can be difficult, especially with so many options to choose from! From colour to style and ease of use to price, there are many factors that you will need to consider. Rather…
Read About the Best Windows for Noise Reduction and Insulation Draughts and noise entering your home through doors and windows can harm your health and wellbeing, especially if you live near a noisy motorway, railway or airport or experience cold weather. Unlike roofs and walls, which absorb and block sound waves, windows allow sounds to enter the home, so if…
Read Our Latest Guide on Double Glazing for Listed Buildings (Grade 1 & 2) Owning a listed building allows you to enjoy a piece of history and provides a unique living opportunity. Still, it also includes restrictions on replacing windows and home renovations, requiring you to follow specific guidelines. You will need to submit a planning application to the local…
Glass links add a breath-taking architectural feature to connect two independent buildings bringing the space together as one. Internal and external glass link corridors or walkways have been used within commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, the education sector and retail developments for centuries to provide a sheltered walking area. Glass links are a relatively new feature to residential properties but are…
Two members of the Thames Valley Windows team recently took part in fundraising events. Karen who works in purchasing completed 100 squats during April, and raised £355 for Cancer Research Whilst Tris our Sales Co-ordinator, took part in the 2022 swimathon and completed 100 lengths of non-stop front crawl in 50 mins and raised £310 for Marie Curie and also…
There have been some new updates to the regulations of glazing thermal performance. The updates form part of a more significant number of building regulations throughout England, costing upwards of £6.6 billion. These new regulations aim to vastly improve the energy efficiency of both new and old buildings. The latest version of the updated approved L document will be effective…
When choosing windows, there is so much to consider in window designs and details. We were excited to see two of our window installations featured in “The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide to Windows” in the recent Homebuilding and Renovating publication. Whether you are building a contemporary new build or have a home renovation project for a modern or traditional property,…
Work hard, play hard! On Thursday 30th June, for the first time in almost two years, Thames Valley Windows designers got the chance to have a team day out in London to celebrate the end of a successful year and recognise their commitment to the company. For many people, the last two years have been uncertain and challenging times….
What Is Fensa? Fensa is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulations to replace energy-efficient windows and doors within homes. Several changes to the ventilation regulations within the United Kingdom have been planned to come into effect as of 15th June 2022. Each government body within the United Kingdom will have its regulations and status by their respective regions. England –…
Our designer Sean attended the Energy Saving Home exhibition at Oxford Town Hall last weekend. He had an enjoyable day meeting new clients to discuss the benefits of sustainable, energy-efficient timber and triple-glazed windows and doors. Communities run Energy Saving Homes (www.energysavinghomes.org) for Zero Carbon, a collaboration between Oxford Friends of the Earth, Low Carbon Oxford North, Low Carbon West…
We can provide you with full colour 3D visualisations, allowing you to explore options that you may not have considered, with complete peace of mind.
Our showroom consists of:
Thames Valley Window Company
Head Office & Showroom
44 Longshot Lane
Bracknell
Berkshire RG12 1RL
United Kingdom
Designed so you can view most of our product range, our show room will help you understand what options will work best for you and your home.
Making plans to improve your home is exciting. If you would like to download any of our product brochures, please visit our brochure download page.
