When we talk about aluminum doors, we generally refer to a traditional swing door system, similar to the classic wooden doors that many of us have at home or in the office. Now, although they are similar in terms of functionality and purpose, which is to allow access to any closed space, in detail there are marked differences in the aluminum doors thanks to the hardware used.
Depending on the space where the installation of a door is required, there are factors that make it necessary to use accessories that provide new characteristics to the final assembly. In some cases it is not enough to use doors that only have a lock and hinges, but rather door closers, panic bars, latches and other special elements are necessary.
In this post, we will talk about the types of accessories and hardware for aluminum doors most used today. What are they for, in what cases are they necessary and much more. So without further ado, let’s start with the most common accessory that makes the opening movement of any door possible, the hinge: