The sash window originated in 17th century London after the Great Fire of London in 1666 and the revised Building Act. They come from a time of narrow streets and when casement windows that opened outwards could risk touching the opposite building. Sash windows were invented by Robert Hooke FRS; who was more famously known for discovering the Law of…
Fabulous article in June issue of Your Home featuring our Orangery Kitchen Extension, which we designed and installed into a detached property in Bracknell – it is the perfect isolation inspiration to those wishing to add more living space and natural light to their home. The article on Bring the outdoors in with a conservatory is full of information…
Give your home a transformation with a new front door! We were thrilled to see our pebble grey Apeer composite front door that we installed into a beautiful cottage in Bagshot, Surrey featured the June issue of The English home. An inspiring article on how to ensure your home’s exterior is attractive and maintained, to create a stylish impression for…
Isn’t this home beautiful! We are delighted that our installation of Evolution Storm timber alternative windows in a thatched cottage in Reading featured on page 81 in the June edition of Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine, the No.1 publication for self-builders and home extenders. Buyers guide to replacing old windows, an interesting article from planning permission and building requirement for period…
June 20 Press Release .. Renowned for high-quality Timber, uPVC and Aluminium frames, along with contemporary and traditional doors, Thames Valley Window Company provides a vast array of energy-efficient window and front door designs to suit all property types and specialise in windows and doors for Country homes and period properties With over 35 years of expertise within the glazing…
Delivering excellence from start to finish If this is the first time, you have started to search on Google for “double glazing near me” or thought about replacing your existing windows and doors? Or are you looking to design a new glass extension in your home or maybe you need architectural glazing advice for a new build? We want to…
COVID-19 UPDATE Following the requests from our customers, and daily updates that many of our British manufactures have taken the decision to introduce a safe phased return to manufacturing following government guidelines. We are pleased to announce that from Friday 1st May we will be reopening of our double glazing Bracknell showroom on a one to one appointment basis only to…
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…
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…
Loving May’s issue of Period Living – with a selection of beautiful garden rooms, orangeries and conservatories designs for a seamless way to connect home and garden. Wonderful to see Thames Valley Windows, Timber Orangery that we designed and installed in Surbiton, Surrey feature on page 124. Bring the Outside In is an inspiring article with lots of advice and…
Spring it on with these fantastic Spring promotions on Internorm bespoke windows and entrance doors. TRIPLE GLAZED FOR THE PRICE OF DOUBLE Get triple glazing for the price of double and enjoy a warmer home sooner rather than later. Our super-efficient triple glazing will make your home warmer, quieter and safer—triple the benefits at half the cost. Finding the best…
April Press Release… Delivering excellence across its vast array of windows, doors and conservatories, the Thames Valley Window Company is renowned for taking care of customers through the entire length of their double glazing purchase, from product selection through to installation. With over 35 years of expertise, the greater knowledgeable team is able to offer customers the very best service…
In 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…
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the Covid-19 UK lockdown with remote work and well-being? With many homeowners following the government’s advice to stay home and stay safe by reducing social interaction with many employees working remotely. The reality is that we are in social isolation and staying inside in your own house for most of the day is here for…
We understand the huge impact the Covid-19 outbreak is having on your day-to-day lives and we are committed to helping you retain some normality by doing what we do best; helping you with your double glazing needs. There are a lot of things that can be done remotely to support our customers, at this uncertain time, we wanted to highlight…
Here at Thames Valley Windows, we continue to monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation actively and follow the latest government guidance to contain the spread of the virus. However, it is we believe responsible for letting you; our valued customers know precisely what procedures we are taking to protect our business and you. Business as Usual The Thames Valley Windows virtual…
Which 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…
Thames Valley Windows is proud to be the Solarlux number 1 partner in the UK for the highest number of Solarlux products supplied and installed in 2019/2020. Our design team have many years of expertise in glass, and the experience to design contemporary living spaces full of light and style with Solarlux products to suit the owner’s lifestyle and enhance…
Most people will look through a glass window every day, but have you ever wondered what type of glazing is used in a glass window? Whether you’re looking for a new bay window, a stained glass window or French doors suddenly you hear glazing solutions terms that can mean very little but can make all the difference to the aesthetics…
To 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…