Understanding front door accessories when supplying to customers
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When supplying front doors to customers, it is vital to be aware of many different factors and customisation options. Having the knowledge to advise customers on front door furniture and accessories is vital in ensuring they know the options available to them and can help them find the perfect front door design.
Read on to find out more about the different options of handles, locks, knockers, letter boxes, and more.
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Read the different handle styles and materials your customers can choose from.
Find out more about the different lock options available for the Origin Front Door.
Read the different options of knockers and letter boxes available.
Find out more about the different hinges for Origin Front Doors.
Read what threshold options are available for Origin Front Doors, and how to advise customers.
Read the key benefits of supplying Origin Front Doors.
Options of handles
The handles of an Origin Residential Door are the perfect finishing touch to the exquisitely designed system. Your customers can choose from a selection of elegant handle styles that have been designed and manufactured with the same level of care and dedication as every other component.
When it comes to door handle options, your customers can choose between:
- The type of handle
- The material
- The finish, look and style.
As with any external door - front door is exposed to rain, wind and air, and so needs to be able to withstand the worst kind of weather. External door furniture and accessories therefore need to be strong and durable. When it comes to options of finishes, your customers can choose between stainless steel, aluminium, rose gold and chrome.
Customers can choose from a selection of elegant handle styles that have been designed and manufactured with the same level of care and dedication as every other component. From fresh, modern styles for more contemporary doors, to more traditional options – your customers are guaranteed to find the perfect handle for their front door.
Handle ranges for the Origin Front Door include:
Deluxe range
For a more luxurious look, our deluxe handles offer an elegant look, and on the Anthracite Grey and Black variants, are coupled with a soft touch feel. New to the range is the Rose Gold colour option.
Black soft touch lever handle with separate escutcheon (Style 253/280).
Anthracite soft touch lever handle with separate escutcheon (Style 253/280).
Rose gold lever handle with separate escutcheon (Style 253/280).
Aluminium offset handles
Our offset aluminium range is available in four colours that complement or contrast your front door:
White offset lever handle
Chrome offset lever handle.
Black offset lever handle.
Stainless Steel offset lever handle.
With the offset handle, you can choose to have it placed on either the panel itself or on the door sash, whilst the straight bar and bow bar handles will sit on the panel.
Premium stainless steel handles
Solid stainless steel lever handle with separate escutcheon (Style 253/280).
Solid stainless steel lever handle with separate escutcheon (Style 251/280).
Solid stainless steel lever handle with separate escutcheon (Style 301/280).
Solid stainless steel lever handle with separate escutcheon (Style 303/280).
Solid stainless steel lever handle with long back plate (Style 253/270).
These can be in stainless steel or can be colour coded.
Bar handles - stainless steel
Bow bar - 550mm or 720mm.
Straight bar - 500mm, 1200mm or 1800mm.
Offset bar - 500mm, 1200mm or 1800mm.
Locks
What are multi-point locking systems?
Multi-point locking systems work by engaging a number of bolts and hooks around the frame by lifting the handle, often known as ‘lever/lever’.
Three-point and five-point locking systems are most common:
Three-point systems have two hook bolts at the top and bottom of the frame and a combination of latch and deadbolt in the middle of the door
Five-point systems have the same, plus a pair of additional points of locking around the frame
Origin Front Doors come with a choice of two high-security locking systems:
- Five-point automatic locking system, which can be fitted on doors which have a bar or pull handle bar. They can only be disengaged with a key, and can lock without having to lift the handle.
- A unique eight-point locking system, which can be fitted to doors which have a security lever handle. They feature 20mm shoot bolts at the top and bottom of the track – these are chamfered, which makes them smoother and more waterproof. Eight-point locking systems feature deep-throw security hooks – locking into the frame. These 25mm hooks are the deepest hooks currently available.
You can read our specification guide to find out more about the differences between these two options.
Door knockers
If your customers choose to install a door knocker rather than a doorbell, they need one they’ll be able to hear clearly from anywhere inside the house. Knockers have a strike plate which amplifies the noise made when the knocker is used, while protecting the door from damage.
Most door knockers are made of metal, and many are plated with an alloy such as solid brass or chrome. Which type your customer opts for depends on their preferred door style and the overall aesthetic of their home. For example – if they have a period property, they would need a knocker that reflects the age of the home, while a more modern design can accommodate a wider range of styles.
At Origin, we offer two styles of door knocker—the Affinity vertical slim-line knocker and the Affinity urn knocker. Both include a spyhole for added security and come in a range of finishes, such as chrome, gold and stainless steel.
There are two door knocker styles available for the Origin Residential Door - one with an integrated spyhole and one without. Both door knockers are available in timeless stainless steel to complement any door colour. Spyholes can be specified as a standalone accessory and they are available in stainless steel.
Origin Front Door knocker style options
Letter boxes and spyholes
There are a number of stylish accessories that your customers can choose to add to their Origin Residential Door, including letterboxes and spyholes, to ensure their practical requirements are met.
You can find out more about the knockers and letter box styles available in our specification guide.
Hinges
While hinges serve the primary purpose of enabling a door to function, they can also make the difference between a secure and insecure home. Like door handles, they’re often a point of weakness that possible intruders look to exploit when attempting to break in to a property. So, it’s vital that you provide your customers with a hinge that won’t make their home vulnerable in this way.
Origin front doors come with three security hinges made of zinc as standard. As well as being extremely strong, they’re designed to prevent the door from being forced off from the outside—providing your customers with added peace of mind. Find out more about the hinges options here.
Threshold options
We offer three different threshold options with unique characteristics to suit your customers’ needs.
Firstly, our expertly engineered weathered threshold ensures a home will stay watertight and protected from adverse weather conditions.
Alternatively, the non-weathered options offer a level floor-finish, allowing for a smooth transition between the inside and out. Two options are available – the standard non-weathered option, or the mobility threshold, which stands at a mere 20mm when the door is open, making it ideal for wheelchair use. These thresholds are more recommended for internal usage, making them ideal for flats, doors enclosed inside a front porch, or doors that aren’t fully exposed to the weather.
It is important to find out information about the customer’s mobility, and consider practical requirements before recommending a threshold option.
Supplying Origin Front Doors
Why not become an Origin Trade Partner with us today? There are countless perks to benefit from! This includes:
Ongoing training and support
Origin’s technical support is readily available for all trade customers – from specification sheets and technical drawings to installation guides, Origin has everything you could possibly need. If you require further support, Origin’s dedicated service team are just an email or phone call away.
Product training
In addition to offering ongoing training and support, Origin’s On-Site Installation Training will also benefit all your installers by telling you how to efficiently and accurately install Origin products.
Origin Sale Safe (OSS) ordering system
In a matter of 5 minutes, you can get a bespoke quote and order instantly. In an industry where quotes can take more than 7 days to input by hand, Origin offers free, unlimited use of their incredible system to help increase your trade capacity and gain new business.
Read more benefits of partnering with Origin here.