What Kind of Stile?

Ever wondered what was on the inside of your door?

We take pride in finding out every aspect of the door hardware industry by searching out the answers to questions that most don't know.

Have you ever thought about the assembly that is required to create a door?
Have you ever been asked how thick is your door stile?
or have you been interested in constructing doors?

This image below shows the aspects that go into a door that most don't know about. Feel free to look it over and comment or ask us questions.











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How To Fit Around Your Fat Door

Do you have a thick door problem?

An extension kit for hardware is a wonderful solution for those beautiful heavy doors that require a longer span. This easy to use kit is the best solution to fitting your desired hardware to a thicker door without frustration or damage.










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You don't need new hardware, just an extension kit to go with it.

Child Saftey Locks

Looking for attractive child safety locks?

Emtek has a brilliant form of safety and security so your little one doesn't get into unwanted areas of your house or garage. The Casement Latches have different finishes to create your own style while adding functionality to your home. The styles differ to fit your lifestyle and mount easily.

"I have levers and there is not a child proof knob or lever (that I know of) so we add those beautiful casement latches in whatever matching finish and we get to lock whatever door because it is installed up high. It is great!"

See what other locking options we suggest at www.rusticahardware.com

TOP 10

The top 10 products for Emtek Hardware:

All of the Emtek products are the best selling so we found out what the best of the best is and we want to share it with you.

• Cortina Brass Lever
• Brass Rope Lever
• Brass Egg Knob
• Geneva Lever with Square Rosette
• Bern Knob with Square Rosette
• Durango Lever with #1 Rosette
• Butte Knob
• Crystal Old Town Knobs
• Poseidon Lever with Square Rosette
• Stainless Steel Levers
  

SPEAKEASYS

HISTORY:

Prohibition began in the early 1900's which was a law that restricted the sale of, the transportation and drinking of alcohol. Many agreed with the law and many others wanted the freedom and choice to decide on their own restrictions.

Though the Volstead Act prohibited the sale of alcohol, it did little to enforce the law. The illegal production and distribution of liquor, or bootlegging, became rampant, and the national government did not have the means or desire to enforce every border, lake, river, and speakeasy in America.

The speakeasy was introduced to doors around the nation because the invention of the peep hole did not exist. The speakeasy was an easy way for those in the illegal clubs to see who was entering without actually letting them enter and also to be protected from the individual knocking on the door in case it was someone who wanted to force their way in.

The term comes from a patron’s manner of ordering an alcoholic drink without raising suspicion so bartenders would tell patrons to be quiet and "speak easy".

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PRESENT TIMES:

The products we have now which share the same name Speakeasy, do not serve the same purpose and have actually become popular among residential and commercial buildings. The Modern Speakeasy has a classic look that has been introduced to this age for many purposes.

*Useful for airflow throughout the home

*Adds architectural design

*Also adds character to the home

*Can be used as a replacement to the peep hole.

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Single? or Double?

What do they mean by a single or double cylinder? We're not talking about deadbolts.

Cylinder options are most common on entrysets for front doors or exterior facing doors. When specifying which type of cylinder you prefer there are a few things to keep in mind.



A Single cylinder is the most common lock, aside from deadbolts, with a keyed lock on the exterior and a small decorative latch on the interior of the door. They are very functional and user-friendly.




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Double cylinders have pros and cons to their use. Typically with entry doors there are side lights, or panes of glass that accompany the door and add beautiful natural light. However these windows offer access points for robbers who break the glass and unlock the door from the inside. The double cylinder prevents this access by requiring a key on either side to lock or unlock the door. The downside to this method is in emergencies, one does not want to search for a key.


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Where can I find single or double cylinder options? @ www.rusticahardware.com

Grip By Grip? What's That?

Grip by Grip is a name for duplicate handlesets on a single door.



Its a look of the same handleset that you love on either side of the door, mirroring each other. Do you enjoy your hardware so much you just have to have it twice? Then getting a grip by grip option that will satisfy your need.

Grip by Grip is an option that most need for their heavyset doors. With most entry doors their weight is very substantial for security and support. Standard hardware isn't the best option for these doors, so in order to prevent damage and or injury the Grip by Grip is available for your convenience.

Single or Double cylinder options are available for you Grip by Grip. Don't know what that means? Click Here www.rusticahardware.com