Bits4Doors
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Letterbox jargon:

Aperture Grommet Sleeve
Brush Intumescent liner Slot
Faceplate Letterplate  
Fire rating Opener  

Door furniture jargon:

Automatic deadlocking Espagnolette bolt Mortice
Backplate Escutcheon Nightlatch
Backset Euro profile handle Pass
Bathroom lock Follower Pin tumbler lock
Cabinet lock Forend Rim lock or latch
Case Hand Roller bolt
Centres Keep Rose
Claw bolt Latch Sashlock
Closed shackle Lever Snib
Deadlatch Lever handle Spindle
Deadlock Lever lock handle Striking plate (latchplate)
Deadlocking Lever on rose Suite

Hinge jargon:

Angled cabinet hinge Flush hinge Piano hinge
Butt hinge Glass door hinge Screw-in pivot hinge
Centre hinge Lay-on pivot hinge Table hinge
Concealed cabinet hinge Mortise hinge Table flap hinge
Double cranked hinge Paravent screen hinge  
Face fixing hinge Parliament hinge  

Style jargon:

The popular modern styles of today are based on history. Not a surprise given their names. Find out more by following a link.

Gothic style (1150-1550)
Victorian style (1837-1901)

Georgian style (1714-1837)
Edwardian style (1901-1910)

Shaker style (1747-1900)
Art Deco style (1908-1935)

Regency style (1780-1837)
Modernism (1918-1950)

Materials:

Brass
Aluminium
Black antique
Bronze
 
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