EXTERIOR HARDWARE
Types of Exterior Hardware
Every piece on the outside of the door — what it’s called, what it does, and how to ask for it.
Bell Button
The doorbell push beside the entry — small, but the first piece of hardware a guest touches.
Door Knocker
A hinged striker mounted at eye height. Traditional, and still the most direct way to announce yourself.
Door Viewer
A wide-angle lens set through the door so you can see out without opening it. Also called a peephole.
Gate Hardware
Latches, hinges and drop bolts built to survive weather and movement on an exterior gate.
House Numbers
Individual numerals mounted to the façade. Sizing and spacing matter as much as the typeface.
Kick Plate
A metal plate across the bottom of the door that takes the scuffs from feet, carts and pets.
Mail Slot
A through-door letter plate with an interior flap, sized to the thickness of the door.
Mailbox
Wall-mounted or freestanding, in finishes chosen to weather alongside the rest of the entry.
Signage
Plaques, letters and numerals for suites and entries, matched to the building’s hardware.
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