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cray

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Weatherproof Door Knob?
« on: 26 February 2023, 14:53:08 »
You'd think this would be easier to Google up, but...

One of my home's exterior door knobs (on a side door) is exposed to weather and sprinkler spray. After 4 years, the nickel plating finish is peeling off the cast zinc body.

Fine. So a solid stainless steel locking door knob or dead bolt should be easy to find, right? Or solid brass? "Marine grade"? "Weatherproof"?

But I'm striking out.

So, does anyone have recommendations for corrosion-resistant exterior door handles?
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Re: Weatherproof Door Knob?
« Reply #1 on: 26 February 2023, 17:18:35 »
« Last Edit: 26 February 2023, 20:34:45 by Daryk »
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Re: Weatherproof Door Knob?
« Reply #2 on: 26 February 2023, 18:49:56 »
try Sure-Loc Hardware
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Re: Weatherproof Door Knob?
« Reply #3 on: 26 February 2023, 19:39:33 »
Quote from: DOC_Agren on 26 February 2023, 18:49:56
try Sure-Loc Hardware
I have had good luck with Schlage brand door locks

they typically have a lifetime mechanical and finish warranty.

I would say at least take a look at them
« Last Edit: 26 February 2023, 20:10:39 by guardiandashi »
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Re: Weatherproof Door Knob?
« Reply #4 on: 26 February 2023, 20:35:53 »
I fixed the link... apparently I missed the space after the first colon.  That company specifically advertises against salt or even acids.
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Re: Weatherproof Door Knob?
« Reply #5 on: 28 February 2023, 18:40:45 »
Thanks, folks. I'll poke through those brands.
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**"A man walks down the street in that hat, people know he's not afraid of anything." --Wash, Firefly.
**"Well, the first class name [for pocket WarShips]: 'Ship with delusions of grandeur that is going to evaporate 3.1 seconds after coming into NPPC range' tended to cause morale problems...." --Korzon77
**"Describe the Clans." "Imagine an entire civilization built out of 80’s Ric Flairs, Hulk Hogans, & Macho Man Randy Savages ruling over an entire labor force with Einstein Level Intelligence." --Jake Mikolaitis


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Re: Weatherproof Door Knob?
« Reply #6 on: 28 February 2023, 19:13:59 »
There are two separate things to consider: the know and the lock. The lock may be more challenging because of the springs.
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Re: Weatherproof Door Knob?
« Reply #7 on: 28 February 2023, 19:37:04 »
Quote from: cray on 28 February 2023, 18:40:45
Thanks, folks. I'll poke through those brands.
Happy to help!  :thumbsup:
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