A section where we answer customer questions about hardware and project planning.
One question we hear about one of our top-selling latches, the Contemporary Ring Gate Latch, is ‘But how does it work?!’ Do you pull the ring? Push the ring? Twist …
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Information and Tips & Installation Videos What size strap hinge do I need? How much weight can this hinge hold? What’s a carriage bolt? Why are the cranked band hinges loose-fitting …
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LEED Certification – U.S. Green Building Council This notice is in response to the use of several of PBB’s products to help achieve Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certification. …
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We do not carry any keypad locks. With gates, which are often fully exposed to the elements, electronic keypads can be problematic. But there is a great option out there …
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There are a few different options for locking your gate. A little planning and research will help you to determine the best type of lock to put on your gate. …
What Elements Make Stainless Steel “Stainless”? Stainless steel is the term for grades of steel that contain more than 10% chromium, with or without other alloying elements. Stainless steel resists …
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Emtek’s Warranty can be found here: https://emtek.com/resources/warranty
Hardware International offers many lines to choose from including the original Contemporary Two-Tone lines which have 4 finish combinations and are made of individually cast and finished pieces for high quality, …
In our humble opinion, NO! Don’t do it! Door hardware is fundamentally different than gate hardware. We recommend that you never use regular door hardware with an outdoor wooden gate. …
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As an authorized distributor of Coastal Bronze Hardware, we are knee-deep in bronze hardware every day. We love the heaviness of bronze, its ability to weather any environment, and its …
