A door is the most important point of any house. And as the saying goes, ‘the first impression is the last impression’, so it is inevitable that while planning a house the door should be planned properly and minutely to create a long lasting effect. Door hardware is very important as it not only creates a striking first impression but also performs the task of securing your property against intruders. The use of proper door fittings and door locks are important to ensure security as well as its appearance.
Speaking in the present context when hardware is turning green, door hardware industry is not lagging behind. Irrespective of whether you are renovating an old house or trying to add some character to a new home, there are a few options for eco-friendly door hardware that you should go for. Even the salvaged door knobs and door hooks do come handy.
In Hailey, Idaho, Rocky Mountain Hardware, is into the manufacturing of extensive line of solid bronze door hardware that contains a minimum of 72% recycled content (50% post-consumer). The product list includes door handles, multi-point sets and sliding doors. They also produce door accessories like door latches, door knockers and door hinges for commercial residential and hospitality purposes. Another highlight is that their product comes with a lifetime warranty.
Portland Oregano’s Eleek Inc. is another manufacturing company that makes 2 styles of one-of-a-kind door handles comprised of 100% locally-sourced, post-consumer recycled aluminum.
In California, Albion Doors and Windows is a company that is a specialist in the production of antique door hardware, old style mortised locks and latches, crystal glass knobs, black and white porcelain door bolts and mineral knobs, embossed knobs and Escutcheon plates, since 1870s.