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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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                    • Kitchen Diner Extension
                      6th February 2023

                      Kitchen Diner Extensions

                      We are thrilled that the fully glazed Wintergarden we designed and installed in Milton Keynes has been featured in the Kitchen Diner Extensions Ideas article in the latest Build It Magazine. An exciting article filled with lots of inspiration and ideas for designing a kitchen diner extension for a semi-detached house or small kitchen extension ideas for a bungalow. The…

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                      • Luke Schofield has been awarded for being one of the 20 Top Salesmen in the World
                        31st January 2023

                        Our designer Luke Schofield – One of the 20 Top Salesmen in the World for Solarlux Products.

                        We are delighted to announce that our designer Luke Schofield won an award at the 2023 Quality Partner Day at Solarlux headquarters in Melle, Germany. This prestigious award for being one of the 20 Top Salesmen in the World is a real testament to Luke’s s passion and dedication to delivering exceptional window and door solutions consistently and his outstanding…

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                        • 27th January 2023

                          Win Two Wales v England Tickets and Hospitality

                          Thames Valley Windows is offering one lucky customer and their rugby companion the chance to win two hospitality tickets for Wales v England (Six Nations), One of the biggest derby games! At Cardiff on 25th February 2023 To Enter Place an order for new windows or doors between Monday, 30th January to 12th February 2023, to be in with a…

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                          • Glass kitchen extension
                            23rd January 2023

                            Top 5 Glass Kitchen Extension Trends for Traditional and New Build Properties.

                            Are you thinking about a luxurious glass kitchen extension or glass box extension that will extend your living space and become the hub of your home. Glass offers many benefits, including energy efficiency, maximises natural light and creates a seamless connection with the outdoors and nature. Glass is one of the most sustainable building materials that is becoming an increasingly…

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                            • RIBA CPD Glazing Seminar
                              16th January 2023

                              RIBA CPD Approved 2023 Glazing Seminar Day at Thames Valley Windows

                              Thames Valley Window Company are excited to announce we have teamed up with Solarlux and Internorm, two of the foremost manufacturers of high-quality glazing solutions in the UK and Europe,  to host a RIBA CPD Approved Glazing Seminar Day on: Thursday, 2nd March 2023, from 10 am – 3 pm at Thames Valley Windows Showroom Longshot Lane Bracknell RG12 1RL…

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                              • best bifolds for extensions
                                11th January 2023

                                Best Bifold Doors For Home Renovations and New Builds

                                Thames Valley Windows offers architects and contractors a comprehensive range of the best bifold door systems designed with the latest advancements that provide outstanding thermal performance suitable for high-end residential and commercial projects. We have been designing and installing architectural glazing solutions throughout the South East for nearly 40 years. As an independent family business, nothing is more important than…

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                                • 6th January 2023

                                  Come and Meet TVW at 2023 Homebuilding & Renovating Show

                                  Thames Valley Windows are delighted to be exhibiting at the 2023 Homebuilding & Renovating Show: SUNDAY 15TH JANUARY 10 AM – 4.30 PM STAND C102 FARNBOROUGH IE&CC ETPS RD, FARNBOROUGH GU14 6TQ Whether designing a new build or planning a home renovation, the 2023 Homebuilding & Renovating show is the perfect event to visit hundreds of wonderful brands under one…

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                                  • Christmas Jumper Day - Save The Children
                                    20th December 2022

                                    Christmas Jumper Charity Day 2022 – Raising funds for Save The Children

                                    Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year – There’s nothing more festive than when we can wear Christmas jumpers to work! And that’s exactly why the Thames Valley Windows team loves participating in Christmas Jumper Charity Day! In aid of the national charity, Save The Children. Many of the team celebrated Christmas jumper day in style on Tuesday,…

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                                    • 12th December 2022

                                      Steel-Look Doors – Industrial-Style Internal Doors

                                      Our Sales Director Paul Mills at Thames Valley Windows talks about Industrial-Style Internal Doors.  Video Transcription So, today, we’re going to be looking at the two different entrance doors that we have on display here. And on this side, we have the more classic look; these are transom bars, and they are physically holding this lock box in place…

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                                      • Home Extensions
                                        6th December 2022

                                        Press Release – Home Extensions Ideas for Extending Your property

                                        Bi-fold and Sliding Doors to Orangeries and Wintergardens, our latest press release is full of home extension ideas. Thames Valley Window Company delivers excellence across its vast house extension solutions. With many homeowners continuing to choose to improve their properties, Home extensions are one of the most popular renovation choices that add value to your home. Whilst 2022 has seen…

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                                        • Reading Toy Run 2022
                                          5th December 2022

                                          Supporting Barnados – Reading Toy Run 2022

                                          Our service engineer Adrian joined the festive fun and participated in the 36th Annual Reading Toy Run 2022, a charity motorcycle ride organised by Reading Christian Bikers. The annual Santa Toy Run was started in 1985 by Ben Spiller and his wife, Jane, with the vision to bring Christmas gifts of toys for children’s charities. Barnados distribute Christmas gifts. Many…

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