Chigwell Window Centre , the Essex based trade supplier of uPVC and aluminium windows and doors , have invested in a new 36,000 square foot factory in Basildon , tripling their production capacity . They also plan to buy in new machinery and new vehicles , and to hire more staff .

Chigwell Window Centre includes 6 Day Doors , the specialist supplier of aluminium bi-folds and patios , who will also be operating from the same location . Until the new factory officially opens in March , the company are manufacturing their products 24 hours a day to keep up with demand .

Chigwell Window Centre supplies Aluminium , uPVC , casement , flush sash , and sliding sash windows , bi-fold , composite , patio and French doors , as well as conservatories and extensions .

They also offer a range of trade double glazing products at competitive prices , responsibly sourcing from the industry leaders – Aluplast for their uPVC products , Quick Slide for their uPVC sliding sash windows , and Smart Architectural Aluminium .

With an impressive manufacturing capacity of 200 quality products a week , Chigwell Window Centre is able to remain competitive whilst retaining the highest standards possible . Meanwhile , while 6 Day Doors might ’ ve only been founded at the start of the year , they ’ ve already launched two outstanding aluminium products .

Their latest innovation , Ezifold bi-fold doors , deliver on all the important aspects you ’ ve come to expect from an aluminium bi-fold door , such as their stunning looks

and state-of-the-art design features , but come without any of the headaches associated with installing them .

With its sleek aluminium aesthetics , Ezifold is a sure-fire winner with any homeowner looking for a stylish , modern design . Ezifold comes with a wide range of configurations , and slim sightlines for high-end aluminium aesthetics .

And thanks to the high-tech manufacturing expertise of 6 Day Doors , Ezifold isn ’ t just quick and easy to fit – it comes with a 25-year colour guarantee .

Following on from the success of Ezifold , 6 Day Doors has launched a second innovative product – the Cortizo Cor Vision Plus slimline patio door . With sashes up to 4m in width or height , this minimalist sliding system is especially suitable for large dimensions , covering openings with a glass surface of 94 % and a visible section of just 25mm .

Not only does this patio door come with outstanding thermal and acoustic performance , it also comes with the possibility of a motorised opening for weights up to 700kg , and manual opening for up to 400kg .

Chigwell Window Centre Managing Director Sunny Singh comments : “ We ’ re delighted that 6 Day Doors is already doing so well considering the current economic climate , and with a new factory on the cards , we ’ re certain that both 6 Day Doors and Chigwell Window Centre will be able to continue to deliver high quality products that our customers expect .”

www . chigwellwindowcentre . co . uk www . 6daydoors . co . uk

Leading systems supplier Deceuninck is the first of the major industry brands to sign up to BFRC ’ s new noise reduction rating scheme , that was launched in August last year . The scheme enables window and door System Houses and manufacturers the opportunity to demonstrate the acoustic performance of their products , much in the same way that BFRC ’ s Energy Ratings scheme allows easy comparison for thermal performance .

With homes increasingly becoming the focus of people ’ s social , entertainment and working lives , noise reduction is becoming an ever more important factor in their wellbeing . Windows can play a vital part in reducing the level of noise entering the home , particularly for homes close to roads , railways or impacted by air traffic noise .

The independently verified BFRC Noise Reduction Scheme will therefore be a huge selling point for manufacturers , who will be able to show their customers how their windows and doors compare to the competition . The labels provide an easy-to-understand system for homeowners , and in turn show a commitment to customer satisfaction , guaranteeing the quality of their product and ensuring they stand out from competitors .

Deceuninck Managing Director Rob McGlennon was quick to spot the benefits of the scheme . He said : “ Noise pollution is a growing problem . There is mounting medical evidence of the severe impact of prolonged noise on people ’ s health , with higher instances of dementia , heart disease and strokes . In lockdown there was a huge reduction in road traffic and it reminded us how

peaceful life is without excess noise .

“ But with the right tools and technical innovations the window industry can improve people ’ s homes and wellbeing . BFRC ’ s Noise Reduction Rating scheme is an important development in helping to cut the impact of noise pollution , and we are delighted to be the first systems company to join this scheme . Deceuninck understands the positive impact acoustic windows have on people ’ s health and overall quality of life , and we ’ ve invested in systematic acoustic testing of our full product range .

“ Much like energy rated windows , the scheme will let homeowners choose windows that cut noise and improve their home environment . We ’ re really excited by this chance to make a difference and make it simpler for fabricators and installers to benefit from this huge opportunity .”

New labels use BFRC ’ s highly recognised and trusted ‘ rainbow ’ system that allows an instantly recognisable comparison against the acoustic performance of another product . Marketing materials have also been designed and will be made available for products that have been tested under the scheme .

www . deceuninck . co . uk www . bfrc . org