Can I change my window into a door?

Doors

Can I change my window into a door?

February 22, 2021

You may have considered replacing your old, tired window with a new patio or bifold door, but associated the work with too much hassle involved; needing to arrange builders, structural engineers, electricians, and even plumbers, and decided otherwise to save yourself the stress. Fortunately, at Emerald Windows, we offer a turn-key solution for homeowners wishing to transform their current room...

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Astragal Bars vs Georgian Bars

Guides

Astragal Bars vs Georgian Bars

February 16, 2021

The purpose of using bars in double glazing has evolved significantly since the 18th century, where they served as a support for multiple small panes of glass to be held together as what was a hassle-free alternative to large panes of glass. Due to modern manufacturing, the Astragal and Georgian bars we know today provide entirely different benefits, which you...

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What colour should I choose for my front door?

Composite Doors

What colour should I choose for my front door?

February 11, 2021

Over the years front doors have improved significantly, not only in levels of security and durability, but also with the range of styles and colour combinations available, making the default uPVC white or rosewood a thing of the past. Today, homeowners across Wiltshire are branching out with their composite door colour choice and changing the look of their home for...

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The benefits of acoustic laminated glass

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The benefits of acoustic laminated glass

July 14, 2020

Regardless of how important you may deem the physical appearance of your windows and doors, the main components of high-quality double glazing are dependent on their insulating properties, and the level of safety they provide. This can be initially overlooked by homeowners when in the market for new windows and doors, as it is easy to forget the significance of...

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Can you paint uPVC windows?

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Can you paint uPVC windows?

July 2, 2020

Painting windows has become a popular alternative to installing new replacements, and may appeal to those who are wanting to give their home a new look without having to spend a lot of money. Whether this be by paying for professionals to paint them or by doing the job yourself. If you are considering taking this route yourself, a quick...

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As house prices in Oxford stall, should you move or improve?

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As house prices in Oxford stall, should you move or improve?

January 6, 2020

According to Zoopla, the average house price in Oxford is £412,200. Year on year, from October 2018 – 2019 there has been a zero percent increase in Oxford property prices. If your home is losing its appeal should you sell up and move, or would it be better to improve? Read on for our helpful advice. Moving on Moving home...

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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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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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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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