Door Hardware

Door hardware refers to any of the items that are attached to a door or a drawer to enhance its functionality or appearance.
Door hardware generally includes hardware items such as tower bolts and latches, locks, door chains, door knockers, door stoppers, door seals, door handles, door closers, night latches, door hinges, window handles, and glass fittings.
The door hardware such as door handles, night latches, door hinges etc are a necessity for the security and functionality of the door. Some door hardware such as door seals, door closers, door stoppers etc are optional when fitting a door, they may or may not be used.
Similarly door hardware such as door knockers, door eyes etc help enhance the aesthetic beauty of the doors. Door hardware such as glass fittings and window hardware are specific for glass doors and windows respectively.
Again most of the door hardware is used on the main doors such as door knockers, pull handles, night latches, in the same way some of the door hardware is used for internal doors or balcony doors such as tower bolts, aldrops, lever handles etc.