What are Sash Windows? History, Benefits, and Modern Adaptations

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What are Sash Windows? History, Benefits, and Modern Adaptations

March 13, 2024

Sash windows, with their distinctive sliding design, have graced buildings for centuries. From historic manors to modern homes, these windows combine striking aesthetics with practical functionality, and they have become ubiquitous on UK streets, especially in London. They transformed the appearance of British property and went through a series of iterations during the Victorian, Georgian and Edwardian eras. The History...

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Are Faux Wood Shutters Any Good?

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Are Faux Wood Shutters Any Good?

February 6, 2024

The timeless elegance of wooden shutters adds instant charm and sophistication to any kind of property. But when it comes to choosing the right material, faux wood shutters often raise questions. Are they just cheap imitations, or do they offer genuine benefits? In this blog, we will delve into the pros and cons of faux wood shutters, helping you to...

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Discover the timeless charm of interior shutters for your home

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Discover the timeless charm of interior shutters for your home

January 16, 2024

If you are looking to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your home, then interior window shutters are an excellent option to consider. These classic designs can easily fit into any room of your home and provide privacy, light control, and elegance all at once. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why choosing interior shutters is a great...

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New uPVC windows transform Swindon home’s energy efficiency

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New uPVC windows transform Swindon home’s energy efficiency

December 14, 2023

New uPVC windows transform Swindon home’s energy efficiency Earlier this year, Emerald Windows and Doors installed new uPVC casement windows and a composite front door for Mrs Johnson at her Swindon home. The reported impact that the new windows and door has had on the property has been outstanding and is a perfect testament to the superior thermal efficiency of...

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Safestyle UK – a statement to customers

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Safestyle UK – a statement to customers

October 31, 2023

What to do if you paid a deposit to Safestyle before they went into administration? As can be seen throughout the news, Safestyle UK, a national retailer and manufacturer of windows and doors has gone into administration, after failing to find a buyer. The collapse of the company has resulted in the loss of hundreds of jobs, as well as...

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Can I change my conservatory roof to tiles? (and other related FAQs)

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Can I change my conservatory roof to tiles? (and other related FAQs)

August 10, 2023

Yes, you can. If the roof of your conservatory is built from polycarbonate or glass, it is possible to change it to a tiled conservatory roof. This is true in most cases, regardless of the conservatory’s shape and size. This is because they are built with lightweight tiling, so in most cases, existing conservatory frames should provide them with enough...

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Can I have a skylight in my conservatory roof?

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Can I have a skylight in my conservatory roof?

August 3, 2023

One of the main questions we are asked from customers looking to change their old conservatory roof to tiled is “Will a tiled roof make my conservatory dark?”. Put simply, the answer is NO. Sadly, this common misconception results in many homeowners being discouraged from the idea of a tiled roof conversion, and as a result are missing out on...

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Why you should choose a BBSA (British Blind & Shutter Association) member to install your internal shutters

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Why you should choose a BBSA (British Blind & Shutter Association) member to install your internal shutters

July 20, 2023

We are very proud to announce we have recently become a member of the British Blind and Shutter Association. Since introducing plantation shutters into our product range just over 2 years ago, we have worked with several homeowners in and around Wiltshire to install beautiful window shutters into their living space, all of which have been extremely happy and provided...

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The Benefits Of A Composite Stable Door

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The Benefits Of A Composite Stable Door

July 3, 2023

Where once used in farmhouses and character cottages, stable doors have since been reinvented to become a popular choice among modern day homeowners, thanks to their functionality, quaint aesthetic and practical benefits. Earlier this year, Emerald introduced a brand-new range of high quality composite stable doors, shown to provide a host of benefits, when used as a front or back...

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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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Lesley B

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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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Stephanie C

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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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Casey Collins

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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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Michelle Webb

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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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