Jay Barry's By-Line

by Jay Barry, Hardware Manager

In This Article: Selecting the Best Door & Hardware Accessories

• Trim a New Door or Upgrade an Established Door

When the time comes to select door hardware and accessories to trim a new door or to upgrade an established door, Hingham Lumber has some wonderful choices to consider. Our selection of door dressings has expanded to include Baldwin, Emtek and Fusion brands. These famous manufacturers offer an ever expanding variety of styles and finishes from which to choose.

Examples of the fine door “jewelry” for your door can be seen and compared here at HLC in our updated and comprehensive displays. Remember, you can make our trained door hardware staff part of your team. We will take the time to assist your client select the style, configuration and finish of their doorknob so you can stay on the job! Once your clients’ locksets and deadbolts have arrived (usually within two weeks or less) we can re-key them to match an existing door on their property. Helpful hint: give your customer the proper backset measurement before they stop here at the store. It will make the job go smoother.

Of course HLC still sells Schalge door hardware. Schalge is an honest value for a safe, reliable and long-lived lockset. The Baldwin, Emtek and Fusion lines, however, add the beauty, selection, heft and durability you would expect in a premium offering. We all know there is tremendous value in a great first impression. What better place to start than Hingham Lumber to discover the perfect handle set ; hand forged and finished to make your door a great opening.

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