Door Hardware & Finishes
All Need Locks guides in the Door Hardware & Finishes category.
Door Hardware & FinishesWeatherstripping, Thresholds, and Their Effect on Lock Alignment
New weatherstripping is one of the most common reasons a door suddenly becomes hard to lock. Compression seals push the slab off the jamb and load the
Door Hardware & FinishesBackset, Bore, and Cross Bore: The Measurements That Decide Fit
Three measurements determine whether a lock fits a door: backset, bore diameter, and cross bore. Get one wrong and the hardware either will not mount
Door Hardware & FinishesChoosing Hinges: Ball Bearing, Butt, Continuous, and Security Studs
Hinges carry the entire weight of a door through three small points of contact, and they are graded and tested like any other security component. Bear
Door Hardware & FinishesLever Handles vs. Knobs: Ergonomics, Accessibility, and Code
A knob asks the hand to grip and rotate; a lever asks only for downward pressure. That difference drives accessibility rules, egress logic, and whethe