42 | OCTOBER 2019
Products
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WORLD
FIRST FOR
AVIA SECURE
SMART LOCK
Mighton has been officially
presented with a certificate
from the British Standards
Institution (BSI) in recognition
of achieving the Government’s
Code of Practice for consumer
Internet of Things (IoT) security
for its Avia Apple HomeKit smart
lock – the first ever product
of any kind to receive the ETSI
TS 103 645 accreditation.
The Code of Practice,
which is recognised inter-
nationally, was introduced
by the UK Government in
October 2018, in response to
growing concern about the
cyber security of smart ena-
bled devices in the home.
Avia – which carries PAS
24 accreditation and fea-
tures 256-bit data encryp-
tion for enhanced security
– is the first Apple HomeKit
lever operated smart multi-
point lock. Available to UK
trade customers exclusively
through hardware distribu-
tor, Mila, it is a ‘full function’
lock that can be controlled
using iPad, iPhone, Apple
Watch, keypad and fob,
combined with the peace
of mind of a traditional key
and TS 007 3-star cylinder.
Access via facial recognition
is another exciting innova-
tion that can be activated by
an optional accessory.
Once connected to the
highly secure and stable
Apple HomeKit platform,
homeowners can check on
the status of their entrance
door via the Avia app,
including a full audit trail
that records all activity, and
can also extend and control
access to additional users –
for example service provid-
ers – from anywhere in the
world.
www.aviasmart.com
ARE YOUR JOINTS
FAILING YOU?
Alan Burgess, one of
the innovators behind Tim-
berweld®, shows the indus-
try exactly what happens if
butt joints (typically used on
premium flush sashes) are
open-ended with a video
on www.timberweld.co.uk
and @Timberweld. “Many
mechanical butt joints are
open-ended,” explains
Alan, “allowing rainwater,
draughts and even flies in!
In our video, a handkerchief
is passed through the open
joint, showing just how big
the gap can be. This isn’t
what homeowners expect –
especially as they pay more
for details like butt joints
that replicate the features
found on timber originals.”
In recent years, the mar-
ket for premium (or even
upper middle) windows that
mimic traditional timber de-
tails has exploded. Proper-
ty-rich homeowners looking
to make value-enhancing
improvements want quality
products that look polished
and refined – and they will
pay more for the look they
love. “But windows must
perform as well as they
look,” adds Alan. “Tim-
berweld, for example, is a
patented method of jointing
that makes perfect corners
and creates a butt-joint
effect on the outside and
inside of a window. Fabri-
cating windows or doors in
this way means the corners
are extremely strong and
completely sealed.
“Our video highlights
how important a perfect
butt joint is. It may sound
superficial, but when it
comes to replacing win-
dows and doors, today’s
homeowners are obsessed
with looks. Lots of compa-
nies can create a butt joint
effect, but the Timberweld
method of construction
gives a perfect corner
which is strong, draught/
water-tight, and durable.
Watch our video on www.
timberweld.co.uk and see
for yourself.”
THE ULTIMATE CHOICES IN WORK
TROUSERS FROM SNICKERS WORKWEAR
New Styles, New Designs and
Snickers Workwear’s most
advanced work trousers
yet – with 4-way stretch.
September sees the
next generation of Work
Trouser choices from the
premier brand of working
clothes for professional
tradesmen and women.
There’s the Flexiwork 2.0
trousers, designed for crafts-
men who want nothing but
the best. These high-spec
trousers are made of durable
4-way stretch fabric that
offers a new level of comfort
and freedom of movement.
Then there’s the ‘loose-fit’
AllroundWork stretch trou-
sers with a classic Snickers
Workwear look and feel
plus the new FlexiWork
Denim Work Trousers where
Workwear meets Streetwear
in these slim-fitting work
trousers made of washed
stretch denim.
Also take a look at the
new regular-fit RUFFWork
Canvas+ heavy duty trousers.
But the ladies will definitely
have a close eye on the ALL-
roundWork womens stretch
trousers, specially designed
and shaped to fit the female
anatomy with a narrower
waist for optimal comfort
and freedom of movement.
All in all, probably the
best possible additions to
the Snickers Work Trouser
range with something to
suit everyone, whoever you
are, wherever you’re work-
ing and whatever you’re
doing on site.
Getting information on
the Snickers’ new Comfort
garments is easy. You
can call the Snickers
Helpline on 01484
854788, checkout the
website and download
a digital catalogue at
www.snickersworkwear.
co.uk or email info@
snickersworkwear.co.uk