Are glass conservatory roofs better than polycarbonate?

Conservatories

Are glass conservatory roofs better than polycarbonate?

October 29, 2019

If you’ve been thinking of buying a conservatory or you already have one that is fitted with a polycarbonate roof, you may have wondered if a glass conservatory roof would be better. As conservatory specialists for over 20 years, we’d thought we’d look into the issue so you can discover which is best for you. Is polycarbonate more durable than...

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Why choose a bi-fold door?

Doors

Why choose a bi-fold door?

September 19, 2019

Bifold doors are becoming increasingly popular as a modernised alternative to traditional French doors or sliding doors. Thanks to their space-saving functionality, homeowners can make the most of the connection between their home and outside space for aesthetic and practical effect. Bifold doors slide open and are made up of a series of sashes which fold back on themselves in...

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Doors

Grey door ideas (plus advice on types!)

August 5, 2019

For years, experts in home design trends have predicted that grey is on the way out, but it’s pretty much confirmed that the colour is here to stay. Grey is a contemporary, neutral colour that can add a charm to homes from any era. To get the creative juices flowing, we’ve put together some of our favourite grey doors from...

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7 top questions to ask if you want to buy a new front door

Doors

7 top questions to ask if you want to buy a new front door

July 31, 2019

A new front door is an excellent way to freshen up the look of your property and enhance its performance. As one of the leading entrance door installation companies in Swindon, we at Emerald Windows know this only too well. If you’re on the market for a new front door, however, there are a few things you MUST ask before...

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Doors

What colour front door goes with brown windows?

June 30, 2019

A well-thought-out combination of windows and front door can have an overwhelmingly positive impact on your home’s appearance, whilst a poor one can have the total opposite effect. If you happen to have or want brown windows you might have wondered which colour the front door should be to match them. So, we’ve listed a few excellent colour combinations for...

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Guides

7 ways to make your home more eco-friendly (and why aluminium is the eco choice)

June 13, 2019

With greenhouse gas emissions having a significant impact on climate change, it’s important we all consider how to live in a more sustainable way. It might come as a bit of a shock to you but one way to live more sustainably is to use aluminium windows and doors on your home. But, that’s not all, there’s plenty of other...

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How big can an extension be without planning permission?

Conservatories

How big can an extension be without planning permission?

June 6, 2019

The parameters for how big an extension can be were due to expire on the 30th of May 2019. However, the UK government decided to make these limits permanent, meaning the maximum size that a single-storey extension can be built without the need to acquire planning permission is as follows: If living in a terraced home or a semi-detached property,...

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How long are window warranties?

Guides

How long are window warranties?

May 13, 2019

Window warranties and guarantees protect consumers when buying new windows. However, the length of time that they last depends on the type of guarantee and what is covered within it. As we’ve been installing windows for over 15 years, we’ve given out more than our fair share over the years. So, you can get clued up about them, we’ve made...

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How to soundproof windows

Guides

How to soundproof windows

April 15, 2019

Although modern double glazing can keep out the majority of external noise, it’s not always enough to keep excessively loud sounds from entering the home. If you find outside noise to be a nuisance, however, soundproofing your windows is an excellent solution. Here are our top tips for how to soundproof windows so you can enjoy peace and quiet when...

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What our customers are saying

We pride ourselves on the hundreds of customer reviews that we have collected over our many years of trading. Why not read some of our testimonials yourself, and see how our customers have rated their experience with our service.

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Replacing patio door with a window

Emerald windows were brilliant. The patio door was removed and replaced with a window. All work was carried out from bricking up the outside to plastering the inside. Great work...

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Local Family Friendly Company

We worried about choosing a window company. We looked at all the usual national firms but we preferred the feel of a smaller local family run business as the rep...

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Very Pleased

Very pleased with the whole process from Mark letting us see and touch the product in the showroom in Swindon (many don't!), to a transparent price breakdown, no "buy now...

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Highly Recommended

Highly recommend Emerald Windows and Doors; new Front and back doors fitted yesterday. Cannot praise Mark the Fitter enough, courteous, friendly and very helpful. Top job with attention to detail...

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Emerald Windows – A Quality Product

Emerald windows have just installed a new composite front door to our property. We are very pleased with the product and the installers were polite, professional and have carried out...

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