BU638 Finishes on architectural hardware (2019)
Product Description
Architectural hardware describes fittings for doors, windows, furniture, bathroom accessories and electrical components. These are available in a range of metallic and paint finishes providing different levels of corrosion resistance and wear characteristics. Some finishes are essential for protection while others are for decorative purposes only.
This bulletin describes the most commonly used substrate materials and finishes for hardware available in New Zealand. It replaces Bulletin 362 of the same name.
This bulletin covers:
- architectural hardware categories
- metals used for architectural hardware
- copper and copper alloys
- zinc and zinc alloys
- aluminium and aluminium alloys
- iron alloys
- other materials
- finishes for metal hardware
- cleaning and maintenance.