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  • Grey Bifold Doors for Kitchen Extension, Wokingham
    27th March 2023

    Flush and Low Thresholds for Bifolding Doors

    Introduction Investing in bi-folding doors is a great way to make your home more spacious. Find out about flush and low thresholds for bi-folding doors before you buy! Bifold doors are hugely popular with homeowners as they help open up the internal space and provide access to the outdoors even when the weather stops you from going outside! However, before…

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    • 24th March 2023

      Solarlux To Launch Revolutionary Slimline Sliding Doors- Ecoline S and Highline S

      Over the last 35 years, leading German manufacturer Solarlux has built up an enviable reputation for pioneering, visionary and award-winning high-quality bi-folding doors throughout UK and Europe. With the market and design trends constantly evolving, Solarlux has further expanded its very successful bi-folding door systems with two new slimline sliding door systems, Ecoline S and Highline S, at a very…

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      • Kitchen Patio Doors
        22nd March 2023

        Kitchen Patio Doors – Buyers Guide

        With Spring in the air and warmer weather just around the corner, homeowners start to think about their outdoor space. The kitchen is the heart of the home and a place where we spend most of our time. That is why many homeowners look to upgrade Kitchen patio doors to improve the kitchen’s functionality and lifestyle. Outdoor kitchens and living…

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        • Square fascia soffit with square gutter downpipe
          20th March 2023

          How to Clean Fascia’s and Soffits

          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…

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          • A Successful RIBA CPD Glazing Day
            14th March 2023

            A Successful RIBA CPD Glazing Day

            Thames Valley Windows held its first RIBA CPD glazing day on Thursday, 2nd March, at our Bracknell Showroom. Nine architects from four local practise attended our face-to-face full-day CPD event to enjoy informative and inspiring lectures from Solarlux and Internorm.   The day started with a presentation from Thames Valley Windows sales director Paul Mills. He showcased a range of…

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            • Victorian windows
              13th March 2023

              The Evolution of Double Glazing

              Introduction Have you ever wondered about the evolution of double glazing? We’ve got all the latest information you need about modern window solutions. Double glazing is something that most of us take for granted, but it is not shocking when you consider that it is a feature of more than 90% of UK homes! However, have you ever stopped to…

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              • high quality sliding doors
                9th March 2023

                High-Quality Sliding Doors – Difference Between High and Poorer Quality

                Great article on “Top Tips of telling the difference between high quality sliding doors and poorer quality” in the latest edition of Build It magazine. We were thrilled to see the CERO Sliding doors we designed and installed in an Orangery kitchen extension at a detached property in Reading featured in the article. The article is very informative and provides…

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                • glazed rear extension
                  9th March 2023

                  Glazed Rear Extension – Ideas and Inspiration

                  Are you looking for some glazed rear extension ideas for your home transformation? Build It is one of the UK’s longest-running self-build magazines filled with ideas and inspiration for renovators and self-builders. We are delighted to see the traditional glazed rear extension we designed and installed for a period property situated within a conservation area in Bracknell featured in the…

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                  • rugby ticket winners
                    3rd March 2023

                    Congratulations to the Winners of our Wales v England Rugby Tickets

                    Great to see the winners of our Wales v England rugby tickets, had a great day at Cardiff Stadium and sent us a lovely email to show their appreciation. “Just wanted to say a big big thank you for the tickets to see Wales v England, a good game with the correct outcome! I went with my son, who plays…

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                    • aluminium windows
                      28th February 2023

                      Are Marine Grade Aluminium Windows the Best Glazing Solution for Coastal Properties?

                      If you live by the coast and thinking of replacing your windows and doors for your home, in our latest article, we look at if marine-grade aluminium windows are the best double-glazing solution. British coastal homes or properties in exposed locations experience all weather, including heatwaves, freezing and snowy winter temperatures, to severe storms with strong winds and heavy rainfall….

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                      • South Berkshire Corporate Scout Golf Gala 2023
                        28th February 2023

                        South Berkshire Corporate Scout Golf Gala 2023

                        We are delighted to be once again the principal sponsors of the South Berkshire Corporate Scout Golf Gala 2023 at East Berkshire Golf Club. The date for the annual Golf Gala 2023 has been announced as Thursday, 25th May 2023, and the South Berkshire Corporate Scouts would love as many businesses and sponsors as possible to support the event by…

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                        • 23rd February 2023

                          The Advantages and Benefits of External Sliding Pocket Doors

                          Introduction While home trends may come and go, one trend will not become unfashionable with homeowners. And that’s a spacious and bright living space filled with natural light. Stylish external sliding pocket doors are the evolution of sliding doors with slimline frames. They have an opulent feel and are popular for homeowners to make the home feel spacious and luxurious,…

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                          • new trickle vent requirements
                            17th February 2023

                            New Trickle Vent Requirements for Double Glazed Windows & Doors

                            Introduction As part of modern building regulation requirements, all houses built since the early 1990s must possess natural ventilation. Passive ventilation is a system that ventilates your home with fresh, purified, filtered air through your loft space vents, creating positive air pressure that circulates to and from an indoor space to regulate temperature and bring fresh air into a room…

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                            • Frameless Sliding Doors for Modern New Build Home, Farnham
                              17th February 2023

                              Spring DIY Jobs – How to Clean Sliding Door Tracks

                              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…

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                              • Introducing Apeer44 front doors
                                16th February 2023

                                Introducing The New APEER44 Composite Front Doors

                                As part of our promise to deliver more choices, we’re pleased to introduce the new APEER44 front door range. The new Apeer44 composite door range combines exceptional design and skilled craftsmanship with outstanding weatherproofing and thermal performance that you can expect with all APEER products but at a highly competitive price. Apeer may be better known for our award-winning Apeer70,…

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                                • large windows
                                  14th February 2023

                                  Press Release – Large Windows for Panoramic Open Views

                                  Providing architectural elegance and a luxurious aesthetic, large windows have become the favoured choice for many contemporary new builds and home renovation projects. From narrow profiles, slim sightlines and picture windows, wide-span openings blend the outside view into the home, creating a seamless transition between the indoors and out and allowing gardens and exteriors to become the primary visual feature….

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                                  • Internorm Awards
                                    10th February 2023

                                    Thames Valley Windows Won Not One But Two Internorm Awards

                                    We are thrilled & proud to share that we have won two Internorm awards at the 2023 Internorm Partner Meeting. A few of our designers had a truly fabulous evening last night at the Internorm Partner Meeting held at The Bull Hotel, Gerrards Cross. Fantastic to catch up with other Internorm partners and see all the amazing 2023 awards and…

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                                    • 6th February 2023

                                      Modern Glass Extensions for Traditional Architecture

                                      We have been featured in the Traditional Architecture article in the latest edition of the Build It magazine. The article on combining modern living with traditional architecture is filled with expert ideas from architect Julian Owen on mixing architectural styles from different eras. We were delighted to see that the Orangery extension we designed and installed at a traditional property…

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                                      • roof glazing
                                        6th February 2023

                                        Roof Glazing – Create Light From Above

                                        Thames Valley Windows has more great exposure this month on roof glazing. As the beautiful timber Orangery with a large roof lantern, we designed and installed it at a Surbition property featured in this month’s edition of Kitchen, Bedrooms and Bathrooms on different roof glazing to maximise natural light.   A fantastic article filled with stunning imagery of different thermal…

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                                        • Bathroom Trends in 2023
                                          6th February 2023

                                          Bathroom Trends for 2023

                                          We are excited and delighted to be featured in this month’s Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms Magazine. They have a fabulous article about the predicted Bathroom trends for 2023, from open-plan wetrooms and natural materials to making a statement with large windows.   We were delighted that the article featured the large aluminium gable-end frosted bathroom window we designed and installed…

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