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June 22, 2023
There’s no denying the rise in popularity of window shutters. Providing all kinds of properties with a sophisticated look, they create the perfect balance of style and practicality. If you’re considering shutters for your home, then there are many factors to consider. In the following guide, we are going to explore the benefits of faux wood shutters, their lifespan as...
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May 18, 2023
Here at Emerald, we are proud to be registered installers of the Residence Collection, which is the market-leading design for flush sash, timber effect uPVC casement windows. The collection is a popular choice for homeowners wanting more luxury windows and for those living in a conservation area or listed building. The Residence collection consists of R7, R9 and R² windows,...
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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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November 14, 2022
With the vast number of composite doors available on the market today, it can be confusing trying to compare them all to decide which is best. It is important to understand that not all composite doors are the same and will all have different specifications. As experts of the window and door industry, we have over 15 years’ experience of...
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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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