At Emerald we take pride in everything we do and ensure that we adhere to the highest industry standards. We hold accreditations from all of the leading home improvement industry bodies and associations, which gives you the customer a guarantee that we meet the highest standards of quality with all products we supply and fit and the work we carry out.
BFRC
We are a member of the British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC) which is the premier UK authority for independently verified ratings of energy efficient windows and doors. BFRC-rated energy products carry a ‘rainbow’ label similar to those found on fridges, freezers, washing machines.
FENSA
We are a registered member of FENSA (Fenestration Self Assessment Scheme) which means that our products comply with all current thermal performance standards and building regulations.
Guild of Master Craftsmen
We are a member of The Guild of Master Craftsmen, which is the UK’s most established trade association, representing skilled and rated tradesmen, craftspeople, artisans and other professionals who strive for excellence in workmanship.
Plastics Window Federation
We are a member of the Plastics Window Federation, which comprises companies large and small that provide domestic, commercial and industrial customers with replacement window, door and conservatory installations of consistently superior quality. Members of the Federation must adhere to strict standards, meaning that our customers can rest assured assured that we complete every installation to the highest standard.
Secured By Design
We are a part of Secured By Design, which is a police-backed standard to “design out” crime through manufacturing products more intelligently. It has proven to reduce home break-ins by up to 75%.
British Standards
BS EN ISO 9001:2015
The ISO 9000 series of standards ensures that we meet the needs of our customers, whilst also meeting all statutory and regulatory requirements related to our products and services.
BS 7412:2007
BS 7412 specifies requirements for the design, fabrication and performance of windows and glazed doorsets made from PVC-U extruded hollow profiles and ensures that all of our products made from uPVC meet these standards.
BS 7413:1991
BS 7413:1991 specifies the requirements for the uPVC profile we use in our products.
BS 6262-4:2018
BS 6262-4:2018 specifies the safety requirements for the glazing we use in our products.
BS 6206:1981
BS 6206:1981 specifies the performance requirements of the flat safety glass and safety plastics we use in our products.
BS EN 12608:2003
BS EN 12608:2003 specifies the requirements for the uPVC profile we use in our products.
BS 7619:2010
BS 7619:2010 specifies the requirements for the uPVC profile we use in our products.
BS 7950:1997
BS 7950:1997 specifies the enhanced security performance of our windows.
BS 4873:2009
BS 4873:2009 specifies the requirements for the design, construction and performance of our aluminium alloy windows and glazed doorsets.
BS EN 1279-1:2018
BS EN 1279-1:2018 specifies the generalities, system description, rules for substitution, tolerances and visual quality of our double glazed glass.
BS 5268-2:2002
BS 5268-2:2002 specifies the code of practice for permissible stress design, materials and workmanship of the timber used in our products.
PAS 24-1:1999
PAS 24-1:1999 specifies the security performance requirements for our door assemblies.
ISO 9002:2016
ISO 9002:2016 specifies guidelines and recommendations for the good practices required for the survey and installation of uPVC windows, including the design and installation of bay windows.
Registered Firm Scheme
Registered Firm Scheme incorporates assessment of quality management system, design/development, type testing of products and continuous surveillance and testing by the BSI.