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STELLAR SHINES IN LUXURY NEW BUILD DEVELOPMENT
Stellar Aluminium windows and doors from Epwin Window Systems were selected for four impressively built new build properties in the picturesque village of Lindsell in Dunmow , Essex .
Built on the site of a former chicken farm , the four luxury detached homes , located on a gated private road , were constructed by JGA Services Ltd . The three and four bedroom properties feature the highest specification throughout , with all windows and doors manufactured to exacting standards .
The new build project was awarded to experienced Stellar fabricator Prestige Aluminium Essex
ULTION NUKI AWARDED BSI KITEMARK™ FOR INTERNET OF THINGS ( IOT )
The Ultion Nuki has been awarded the BSI IoT Kitemark™ , marking a significant achievement in the security standards for smart home devices : a certification granted to
Ltd and installed by local installer V . Fullalove Installations Ltd . In total , fifty Stellar windows , six Stellar bifolds and two residential doors were precision-manufactured for the project .
Energy efficiency was a key feature of the new build project , with the properties incorporating air source heating pumps and multi-zone underfloor heating control throughout . Stellar windows and doors are energy efficient by design , offering superior thermal efficiency , which meant they met the exacting project ’ s specifications .
The aesthetics of the windows and doors were also a key consideration and were manufactured to complement the timber-clad
products that have successfully passed rigorous tests for security and functionality . For IoT devices like the Ultion Nuki smart lock , this accreditation indicates strong protection against hacking , data breaches , and properties and harmoniously blend with the countryside setting . The system ’ s external flush window option was chosen to deliver a sleek , understated aesthetic . Two plots were fitted with Anthracite Grey on white windows and doors , whilst
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other cyber risks , providing consumers with confidence in their smart home security .
The Ultion Nuki was put through very demanding tests to get the BSI IoT Kitemark™ . Here are some of the things they passed :
• Blocks electromagnetic interference & cyber-attacks .
• Production lines inspected to ensure a secure manufacturing process .
• Not hackable even if bombarded with radio waves .
• Data is encrypted and can ’ t be deciphered .
• USB flash drives can ’ t be plugged in to access data or corrupt firmware .
• Physical attack resistance to combat drill , the other two were finished in RAL 6013 Reed Green to bring individual character to the properties . All Stellar profiles were powder-coated at Epwin Window Systems state-of-the-art paint plant , ensuring exacting standards were met .
pick , bump and snap attacks .
• Lock remains fully secure even when the battery is flat .
• Tested to 100,000 cycles — the equivalent of being used seven times a day for 39 years .
• Perfect operation even at -20 ° C and + 60 ° C and at 95 % relative humidity . Ultion Nuki also holds the
BSI 3-Star Kitemark™ for its physical security features . The lock ’ s Molybdenum cylinder , which is 25 % denser than iron , is engineered to withstand the toughest break-in methods . Features like Lockdown Mode™ provide added security , ensuring that the lock remains secure even under direct attack .
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SUSTAINABLE IN PRODUCTS AND PRACTICE
Alchemy Architectural Aluminium Systems Limited is committed to sustainability , believing that eco-friendly solutions are not just a choice , they are an essential directive if you have any conscience . The companies you partner with and the products you fabricate are an important choice however , when it comes to building a brand with sustainability at its core .
This ethos is evident in the aluminium windows , doors and curtain walling Alchemy manufactures from Technal by Hydro .
Charles Church , National Sales Manager explains : “ When we first looked at incorporating Technal products into our portfolio we were instantly impressed by the CIRCAL range of products , which are a range of premium
‘ proud to offer greener , more sustainable building solutions
’ recycled aluminium , based on minimum 75 % scrapped products that have lived a previous and useful life . By offering these products to our customers , we are adding to our commitment to achieving our sustainability goals and are proud to offer greener , more sustainable building solutions that meet the demands of modern architecture while protecting our planet for future generations .”
For more information on our available CIRCAL range of products , please contact Charles on 01922 634009 or email sales @ aaasltd . com