9 Tips For your Orangery and Conservatory Maintenance Tasks When Winter starts to fade and the longer days start to roll in, many of us feel a renewed energy and experience a keenness to Spring clean our homes. Modern Orangeries and Conservatories are designed to be used all year round. Many are created to extend a kitchen to design an…
Introduction Keeping your house looking great from the outside is a key part of home maintenance – find out how to clean fascia’s and soffits here. Keeping your home clean and tidy is a daily chore for most of us, but how often do you think about the outside of your house? Take a moment to check out your house’s…
Introduction Spring is in the air. Time to refresh your home ready for the new season. The tracks in which sliding doors slide can become dirty and cluttered over time – affecting their smooth operation. This is extremely important for coastal properties, as the sea air is known to leave deposits, so regular cleaning and maintenance will help you avoid…
One of the technical team here at Thames Valley Windows talks about How to Change a Window Handle. Video Transcription Okay, for a simple handle change, what you’ll require normally is a Stanley knife and a Philips screwdriver. So, first of all, you’re going to have two what we call handle screw cap covers. So, I’m just going to…
One of the technical team here at Thames Valley Windows helps to answer the question How do you Fix a Dropped Window? Video Transcription If you’re having issues with your window closing or making strange sounds that they didn’t make when they were first installed… So, for example, this one… has an ever so slight squeak. So, what I’m…
One of the technical team here at Thames Valley Windows talks about How to Fix Door Handle Not Fully Engaging to Top. Video Transcription A common issue we have with doors a lot of the time is handles not fully engaging all the way to the top. So, to get over this, you’ll need a 4mm Allen key and then…
One of the technical team here at Thames Valley Windows helps to answer the question How do you Fix a Dropped Window? Video Transcription Normally, if a window’s dropped and you’ll find that the bottom locking side of the window will be rubbing on the bottom. Now, nine times out of ten, this will probably need an engineer because it’ll…
One of the technical team here at Thames Valley Windows shows you how to lubricate a door mechanism. Video Transcript Okay. So, it’s very important that you maintain your door sort of every three months, just to keep the locking mechanism working as it should do, and it stops any dust and debris that might get inside it. So, I’m…
One of the technical team here at Thames Valley Windows shows you how to adjust external door hinges. Video Transcript Okay. So, normally, a lot of our door adjustments tend to be because the door is normally rubbing on the bottom here. So, to get over this, what we would normally do is take a Stanley knife and you’ll see…
One of our technical team here at Thames Valley Windows shows you how to fix a front door that is not shutting properly. Video Transcript “Now, another issue can be if the door isn’t quite engaging properly and it tends to want to bounce back. Normally, this is to do with the one that’s in the middle, which is what…
During the colder winter months, misted double glazed windows is a common issue for many homeowners. Whilst we would typically associate misting with single glazing, it can also occur with double or triple glazing. As double-glazing experts, one question we are asked many times at this time of year is ‘how to clear or prevent misted double glazed windows. Misting…
There is nothing worse than installing beautiful bi-fold doors only for the track to fill with water and leak into your home. If this is happening to you, then you will want to find an effective solution. Check out the most common reasons for this problem and find out how to fix them with our handy guide. Problem 1 –…
uPVC double glazed windows are long-lasting and durable, but sometimes the window latch can stop working and needs to be replaced with a new one. Rather than installing a brand new replacement window, follow our step by step guide to replacing a uPVC window latch with ease. Get the Right Parts The first thing you will need to do is…
When you have uPVC windows, you can be forgiven for believing that they do not need maintenance in order to stay in good working order. This is because they are made from hard-wearing materials that are built to last. However, there are occasions when your frames may get cracked and need to be repaired. Find out more about what to…
Aluminium window frames offer a host of benefits to homeowners, so it isn’t too surprising that many people opt for them over the alternatives. However, if the paint on the window frame becomes chipped, what can you do about it? Here, we offer you some top tips to point you in the right direction. The Benefits Of Aluminium Windows Some…
Coloured window frames are a great addition to any home, adding aesthetic appeal to your property. However, coloured frames are, unfortunately, no less susceptible to damage than plain white ones. Although uPVC is remarkably resilient and durable, it can still be scratched and pitted by mechanical means. For example, if you accidentally scrape a mortar trowel on the window frame…
No matter what type of building you live in, whether it be a period property or a new-build home, you may experience an issue with energy-efficient windows and condensation. While it may appear to be a minor problem, if you don’t deal with it quickly it could cause long-lasting problems that can be costly to fix including mould and dampness….
Internorm – Glazing for the Future – Virtual CPD Seminar Due to the current situation in the UK and significant concern about COVID-19 and social distancing, we are moving all RIBA approved CPD seminar events to virtual on-line training at present. We are proud to announce that Internorm is offering a free 1-hour Continuous Professional Development Seminar – helping you…
Double glazing repairs and maintenance at Thames Valley Windows is for our own customers where we have installed double and triple glazing into properties in Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire and beyond. I’ve got mould on my window Windows don’t cause mould; what could be causing it is condensation. We would advise for increased ventilation. My door handle spins round and round…
Are all Windows Standard Size? When replacing existing windows, or installing new double glazed windows, homeowners ask the question does my home have standard window sizes? Technically there are no standard window sizes for every property in the UK. While some window manufactures and DIY retail stores stock ready-made standard window sizes, this can cause confusion to homeowners looking to…
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