As a minimalist interior and exterior design trend evolve, many homeowners are replacing a solid wall with a luxurious frameless glass wall delivering maximum transparency, spacious interiors and allowing the beautiful outdoors to be the interior decor. Large expanses of glass with big window and door dimensions have been dominating the future of the glazing industry. We already see this…
Posted by amieeIn the last decade, the glass roof industry has seen an enormous demand for a minimal framing roof lanterns and roof lights within residential properties. More homeowners are quickly acknowledging the numerous benefits; a glass roof can bring to an extension, orangery, new build or inserted into an existing flat roof to open up a room to the sky! Structural…
Posted by tinaWhich Conservatory Style is Best for My Home? Has the warmer weather started you thinking of expanding the living space in your home by adding a conservatory or garden room to your house? Adding a bespoke conservatory to the rear of your property has its benefits. It fulfils a wide variety of uses from kitchen conservatory to glass extension, whether…
Posted by tinaTo many people, ‘glazing’ is a word that literally refers to windows and doors. However, dig a little deeper, and things can get a bit more complex even than that! The term ‘architectural glazing’ typically applies to any form of glazing installed into a commercial building design. However, on the whole, we use the term to refer to particular features…
Posted by tinaIt may only be the beginning of March, but as the days start getting longer, we know that Spring is on its way. As the colder weather gives way to warmer weather and the flowers, begin to bloom it is an excellent time of year to consider home improvements ready for the summer months Homeowners are starting to discover all…
Posted by tinaBoth aluminium bifold doors and aluminium sliding doors add the wow factor to any style of property and are a must-have product for the contemporary UK living. They are the perfect solution for indoor/outdoor lifestyle as they open up your home to the garden and transform the living space and the way you use your home. The external doors are…
Posted by tinaIf you’re looking for elegant and timeless replacement windows, French windows maybe your best option a grand, luxury double glazed window design for your property which acts as a fantastic focal point and lets natural light flood into your home. Surprisingly affordable, these double glazed window systems are often referred to as ‘French doors’ in some cases. This is because…
Posted by tinaBifold Doors – How Much Do They Cost? It’s a new year and a new decade of another roaring ’20s. Spring will soon arrive bringing blue skies and warm sunny days with lighter evenings which means summer will be just around the corner. January is a time of the year; many homeowners thoughts turn towards planning their home renovation project….
Posted by tinaWooden front doors are making a comeback! With one of the biggest home trends for 2020 being natural wood, Here’s what the year ahead holds for buying a new eco-friendly timber front door. Many homeowners are making greener choices for home improvements within their properties, energy-efficient exterior doors are a natural choice to help reduce their carbon footprint. So whether…
Posted by tinaGlass extensions for modern and traditional properties. Are you thinking about a stylish and modern home extension that maximises light for your property? Looking at glass conservatory or orangery options, but are unsure where to start? Don’t worry. In this quick glass extensions buyers guide, we have selected some of our favourite glass extensions that we have designed and installed…
Posted by tinaSecondary glazing is one of the best replacement windows for noise reduction. As most of the external noise we hear enters into our home through closed windows, homeowners presume the ideal solution would be to replace them. By replacing windows with double or triple glazed window frames will not necessarily reduce noise. If you’re looking for noise-reducing windows for your…
Posted by tinaPorch doors and front door porches create a stylish entrance to your home. A porch adds character and a warm, welcoming effect to your home and is the perfect way to provide extra, storage space and improve your property’s kerb appeal. Porch Doors – What are some of our best-selling front doors for a porch? Let’s take a look. Apeer…
Posted by tinaOur in-house architectural 3D visualisation service is a unique, one-of-a-kind visualisation software within the double-glazing window industry. Thames Valley Window company identified a need to provide a quality visualisation design service to residential customers for home improvements. We have been creating and offering this architectural 3D visualisation service for over 20 years, and it has evolved from traditional paper, pens…
Posted by tinaBlack metal windows are renowned for their pencil-thin sightlines and industrial vibe they emit. Metal windows and doors made of durable steel has been a popular choice of art deco windows for many homeowners as they are maintenance-free steel-framed windows compared to wooden windows. Many famous iconic UK buildings feature these style of black metal windows include Tower of London…
Posted by tinaCorner bifold doors and sliding doors are one of the fastest evolving glazing trends for homeowners who want an open corner in their homes, for seamless indoor-outdoor, contemporary living. An open corner in both modern and traditional properties creates the ultimate wow-factor and is a must-have feature in new kitchen extensions. The trend that seems to have the most staying…
Posted by tinaAluminium Flush Casement Windows – emerging technologies to look out for. There comes a time when we want more from a window than just looking through it! We want style, high security and thermal efficiency, and of course, long life durability. There has been much revolution in the window industry over the last few years with a big increase in…
Posted by LeanneDo you want to know more about our Free Timber Joints upgrade this month? We thought you might be interested to learn about our FREE timber joint upgrade this month when you improve your home with our timber alternative windows and front doors. Have you ever seen close up a beautifully designed and handcrafted Timber alternative window? Why not visit our showroom…
Posted by LeanneWhen contacting Thames Valley Windows for a Living Space this Winter, please quote reference: Winter Warmer Winter Warmer Free Solar Glass Upgrade Have you thought about extending your home this Winter? Are you considering creating more space for entertaining your family and friends over the festive season? As we all know, sunlight is good for us as it produces vitamin D. So have…
Posted by LeanneVery simply put, if you look after timber, or wood, it will last for centuries. One only has to visit some of the stately homes, listed buildings and old houses to find the evidence! So why has timber and timber windows come in for such bad press, and what is the reality today? Before we look at this directly, let’s…
Posted by CarlyTimber has long been associated with windows and front doors but not necessarily bi-folding doors. Timber bi-folds are as versatile as the more well-known aluminium bi-folds when it comes to colour and double and triple glazing options, and can suit both a contemporary and traditional setting. Timber bi-fold doors are typically available in Spruce (softwood) or Meranti (hardwood) but also…
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