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|  | The backset of your door is the measurement from the edge of the door to the center of the bore hole.
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| A latching mechanism consisting of a spring and bearing, with an opposing receiving "strike plate". Ball catches can be used in place of traditional spring latches where you do not want to have to engage/disengage the latch from the door-jamb. Doors with ball-catches can simply be pushed open or closed. |
This refers to the hole that was physically drilled in your door to allow installation of its hardware. In most cases the standard bore diameter is 2-1/8", but many different sizes exist.
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| The main hole that is bored into a door in which door hardware is mounted. The most common cross-bore measurement is 2-1/8". |
A portion within the locking body of door-hardware that contains 5 to 6 pins that determine key-code. This portion is normally removable, allowing the code to be reset when a residence changes owners. |
| A lockset/deadbolt which is keyed on both sides, requiring a key to lock or unlock from either side. Most often a deadbolt but can be an entry knob. In some locations Double Cylinder locks will not pass code due to their hindrance of quick exit during a fire. |
| Unlike a spring-bolt (in which the bolt is held in place only by the pressure of a spring, and can easily be retracted), a deadbolt lock cannot be opened except by rotating the lock cylinder. |
| Sand-cast or hand-finished for a weathered/old/used appearance. Normally appears as small pits within the metals surface. |
| A mechanism installed on the doors frame to hydraulically assist with the shutting of the door. The closing strength is adjustable for different size/weight doors. |
| This item prevents the doorknob or lever from impacting with the wall, causing damage; available in many different lengths and styles to fit your application. |
| A measurement of the physical thickness of the door. This is important when installing door hardware that is not fully adjustable to different thicknesses. |
| A surface mounted knob or lever without latching function which allows push/pull for applications such as: Cabinet Drawers, Inactive Doors, Appliance Doors, Closets. |
| Connected by thru-bolts; A knob or lever without latching function which allows push/pull for applications such as: Cabinet drawers, inactive doors, appliance doors, and closets. |
| The bore hole on the side of any given door that extends from the edge of the door and connects to the larger bore hole. In most cases, this measures 1" in diameter. |
| Keyless entry; requires a password or key-code to be entered before automatically disengaging the deadbolt from the door. Most require a standard 9v battery, which can last up to 2 years depending on the model. |
| On a keyed or privacy style lock; this feature allows a hasty exit of the room without first having to unlock the hardware. *Required by some local fire code. |
| A plate that acts as decorative trim to cover any bored hole in the door. |
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Products you will find in this category are: Glossary, Backset, Ball Cathces, Bore Hole, Cross Bore,Cylinder, Double Cylinder, Deadbolt, Distressed Finish, Door Closer, Door Stop,Door Thickness, Dummy, Edge Bore, Electronic Deadbolt, Emergency Egress, Escutcheon Plate
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