Door handles

Every door is made up of numerous components, each tasked with its own function. A handle for an entry or interior door not only serves its primary purpose but can also complement the room's decor or introduce a completely new design element.

The market today is flooded with door handles of various types and styles. Is there a difference between handles for interior and entry doors? What material is best to choose, and what does it depend on? What types of door handles are available?

This article will help you understand some details when choosing a long-lasting and decorative door handle for your home.

A crucial feature of any door hardware is the effort required to open it. If elderly people and children can easily open or close the door, it will save time and effort for all household members.

The convenience directly depends on the shape and mechanism of the handle. For instance, if your hands are full, it might be impossible to open a turning handle. Moreover, for people suffering from arthritis, turning the mechanism could cause additional pain.

It's better to avoid protrusions and sharp edges altogether. A moment of inattention can lead to injury, especially for active children who move around the house without looking sideways.

An ergonomic handle fits the hand immediately in the correct position and opens the door with minimal effort. If you need to find a more comfortable hand position, such a handle may not be suitable for long-term use.

Decorativeness is undoubtedly important for an exterior door, but the main function deserves more attention. Initially, it's essential to highlight durability since different forces (rain, frost, snow, sun) will act on the hardware at various times.

Manufacturers strive in different ways to achieve the long-term service of a handle. And yet, the designers' concept should not go to waste. At the same time, the appearance should remain beautiful and attractive.

Galvanic coating is often used as a preventive measure against rust and corrosion. It effectively increases the wear resistance of materials. Neither moisture nor temperature fluctuations in winter and summer will spoil the door mechanism.

Lacquer or paint is recommended to be avoided. Over time, such material deteriorates, cracks, and peels off.

Also, an anti-corrosion alloy on the surface of the entire door significantly increases the duration of operation without losing a decent appearance. It's important to check if it's applied everywhere in the construction. Otherwise, even from a small uncoated corner, rust will eventually start and spoil the entire door.

The two main types of door handles are:

Push or lever handles. Characterized by a G-shaped handle. Pressing the lever mechanism lifts the latch, and the door opens.

Stationary or pull handles. They are not connected to the lock by construction but are firmly attached to the door leaf.

A subtype of push door handles is the knob handle. Opening such a door involves turning the handle. It's not recommended for installation on entry doors due to extremely low durability.

Have you ever counted how many times a day you open the entry door? And if there are four or five people in your family? For the handle, just as for the doors, it's necessary to choose the right material so that it can withstand all the loads despite the years passed.

Metal alloys such as brass, steel, copper, aluminum, zinc, can add quality and wear resistance. Any of the aforementioned materials would be suitable for a door handle.

Cheap handles made from silumin are quite common in the market. The metal is strong, but it can easily break under loads and quickly cracks. A penny wise is a pound foolish.

Many doors feature elements made of plastic, wood, or glass. These details perfectly complement the design function, but their durability is not commendable.

Summarizing the opinion of experienced engineers: it's best to choose a metallic (steel) door handle.

Standardization prescribes installing the door handle at a height of 100 cm from the floor. This is based on the assumption that the average user's height is about 170 cm.

However, to prevent any inconvenience, the location of the door handle can be adjusted. It's recommended to use the formula: your height - 70 cm.

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