New Construction Features and Benefits |
Residential Brands |
Critical to Quality |
Critical Benefits |
Copper Creek |
Leading Brands |
Importer |
All Metal construction |
Strength and durability |
Yes |
Some |
Some |
Heavy Duty Torque springs |
Durability. Smooth operation. |
Yes |
Some |
No |
ANSI/BHMA, ADA, U.L. Compliant |
Product are produced to meet only the only recognized standards in the industry |
Yes |
Yes |
Some |
Solid Forged Brass Handlesets |
Quality and finish. |
Yes |
Some |
Some |
Solid Brass Plugs/Cylinders |
Provides smooth operation. Eliminates keys binding and MK/BK keying issues |
Yes |
Some |
Yes |
Steel latches, latch faces and strikes |
Strength, security and durability. Finish is consistent when you use common base |
Yes |
No |
Some |
Nickel Plated latch bolts |
Superior finish and durability. |
Yes |
Some |
Some |
Screw alignment guides |
Easy and quick installation. |
Yes |
Some |
No |
Ratchet screw lock system |
Prevents screws from backing out. |
Yes |
No |
Some |
Current styles and finishes |
Products to meet every house décor. |
Yes |
Some |
Some |
Full finish offering at all price points |
Desired finishes required for today's customer. |
Yes |
No |
No |
Decorative rose |
Upgrade in style at all price points |
Yes |
No |
No |
Lifetime mechanical warranty |
Assurance of quality. |
Yes |
Yes |
Some |
Mfg. China, Taiwan or Mexico |
Low cost manufacturing. |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |