What is a thermal break and why do our aluminium windows have them?
Aluminium windows are a popular choice for many homeowners in Essex, and right across the UK. Particularly favoured for their slim sightlines, minimal and modern appearance, aluminium windows are extremely low maintenance, as well as incredibly strong and corrosion resistance preventing them from rotting or warping. However, aluminium is not a natural insulator, which means […]
Key 3 differences between patio doors and French doors
When you imagine a patio door, an image of a door that opens out onto a garden or patio area springs to mind. But the term ‘patio door’ has blended over the years to include multiple entrance styles, including bifold doors, French doors, and sliding patio doors. However, a frequent question we get asked is: […]
Which material windows is best for your home?
As expert manufacturers of high-quality double-glazed aluminium and uPVC windows, our selection of profiles are guaranteed to complement any style of home whilst offering optimum energy efficiency all year round. However, it can sometimes be difficult knowing which material is best suited to your own personal wants and needs. So, with this in mind, we’ve […]
Is it time to replace your old windows?
Replacing your windows can greatly improve the comfort of your home, lower your energy bills and increase its saleability. New windows are guaranteed to provide better ventilation as well as kerb appeal, but how do you know when it’s time to invest in new windows? Here are 5 of the biggest tell-tale signs to look […]
5 Ways to relax in the evenings without being stuck to a screen
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic is meaning we are all having to do things differently. Whether you are having to work from home or struggling to get essential food, it can be hard to relax. After a challenging day, could you do with some help on how to stop feeling overwhelmed? If […]
Doing our bit for the community with BBC DIY SOS
Last month, we were proud to provide our services to a family featured on BBC DIY SOS. The Chapman family from Charlton Kings near Cheltenham were experiencing extremely difficult circumstances due to several long-term health conditions and had been unable to complete their planned home renovations. To help with the renovation, Chigwell Window Centre donated […]
Why choose a company who manufactures composite doors in Essex?
Composite doors are now one of the most popular entrance door options for UK homeowners. Their superb performance combined with their attractive appearance and abundance of customisation opportunities has seen them become the entrance door of choice for homeowners and installers alike. Whether you’re a homeowner living in Essex or a tradesman working in the […]
5 Benefits of Bifold Doors For Your Essex Home
Do you live in Essex? Are you planning any home improvements in the near future? Would you like to transform your home with a stylish new entrance? Along with sliding patio doors and French doors for your home, bifold doors are now one of the most popular options. Their innovative opening action and multiple configuration […]
Collier Row Carnival
For the third year running Chigwell Window Centre was delighted to support the Collier Row Carnival, a fantastic local event attended by thousands of local residents. The parade started from outside our Collier Row showroom and finished at the Forest Row Community Centre where a family fun-day was held with a variety of stalls and […]
New machine speeds up production
Chigwell Window Centre is continually looking at ways to speed up our manufacturing process and with that in mind we are delighted to announce that we have just installed this new fully automated CNC machining centre. This new hi-tech piece of equipment will significantly speed up our production process enabling Chigwell Window Centre to keep […]