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May 4, 2023
It’s not so long ago that shutters were associated with two things: spaghetti westerns and holiday villas in Spain. Neither seemed to have any links with the UK – received wisdom had it that we were too wet and cold a country to entertain anything so exotic as the sun-blocking shutter. Today, though, is a different story. Window shutters are...
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April 20, 2023
You may have noticed condensation on your windows and/or doors, maybe that have been newly installed, and wondered what causes it and how it can be stopped. To answer these queries, we have put together this short blog, with clear advice on how to identify which type of condensation is on your windows, and how to effectively treat it. Is...
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January 26, 2023
Following two highly successful installations, we are proud to announce that Emerald has been shortlisted in two categories for this year’s GGP Installer Awards 2023. The Glass and Glazing Products (GGP) magazine’s Installer Awards celebrates the best in quality work, expert design and creativity, as well as noteworthy people and services across the industry. The expert panel...
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January 24, 2023
In the spring of 2022, Emerald Windows and Doors undertook a large commercial project for the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester, to replace the existing windows on their campus dormitories. As the existing windows were old timber frames that were deteriorating in places, it was crucial that the replacement windows would have great improvement on security, as well as requiring...
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January 4, 2023
Security Composite Doors: Known for their robust structure, composite doors offer superior security thanks to their solid core and reinforced frame. They often come with multi-point locking systems, which make them extremely difficult to break into. uPVC Doors: uPVC doors also come with multi-point locks but are generally less sturdy than composite doors, which means they can be more vulnerable...
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November 14, 2022
Composite Doors Swindon: Expert Tips for Front Door Buyers With the vast number of composite doors available on the market today, including options like Irish Oak and Chartwell Green, it can be confusing trying to compare them all to decide which is best. It's important to understand that not all composite doors are the same and will have different specifications. As experts...
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October 13, 2022
The new building regulations came into force in 2022, stating several updates affecting glazing products for home improvement projects. These changes affect all new homes and extensions across the UK. Part F of building regulations have been changed concerning ventilation and trickle vents, but can you fit trickle vents into existing windows to comply? Let’s discuss trickle vents and why...
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September 22, 2022
Unlike other window treatments such as blinds or curtains, plantation shutters are fixed in place and are made to stay put for years to come. It is their durability and permanence that attract homeowners in the first place. But SHOULD you install new shutters onto old windows, or CAN you install new windows where you already have shutters? We’ve put...
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August 12, 2022
Since the launch of our plantation shutters in 2021, we have been overwhelmed by their success, with both old and new customers. We have now installed door and window shutters to several homes in and around the Swindon area and the results have been great each time, but a recent installation to a home in Stratton St Margaret, Swindon is...
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