Door handles, door knobs – ways to open doors to your home

Door handles and door knockers

External doors can be opened in various ways, depending on the type of lock and handle. Traditional handles require a key to open the door, which ensures security but can be inconvenient or risky if the key is lost or stolen. An alternative way to open external doors is with handles. Handles are mounted on the door and have no moving parts. They are aesthetic and durable, but require additional solutions to open the door.

ERKADO steel doors can be equipped with both a door handle and a pull handle in six different configurations depending on the opening method and the type of locks used. Starting with a layout with doors closed with a traditional door handle, ending with doors opened on both sides with a pull handle. An additional option for door customisation is the possibility of adding an upper lock and choosing the type and class of the cylinder.

Door handle or door knob – which to choose?

Both elements have their advantages and disadvantages, and the choice depends on many factors, such as the architectural style of the house, the type of lock and personal preferences. A door handle will be ideal for a classic or country-style home, where a modern handle would disrupt the overall design. On the other hand, a door pull is ideal for a modern-style home or an industrial design.

Locks – not just opening and closing, but also security

Locks on external doors play an important role in ensuring the security of your home or flat. However, not all locks are the same, and it is worth knowing their types and classification in order to choose the right solution for your needs. Locks for external doors can be divided according to their method of installation, operation and level of protection.

In terms of operation, locks can be divided into mechanical and electromechanical locks. Mechanical locks are opened with a key or handle and can have various mechanisms, such as a latch, bolt, deadbolt or hook. Electromechanical locks are opened using electricity and can be controlled remotely, e.g. using a remote control, magnetic card, digital code or fingerprint. They are also more expensive and require an additional power supply, but offer greater comfort and access control options.

See the colours and models of door handles available for external steel and wooden doors.

Additional accessories – door closer, electric strike

A door closer is a mechanism that automatically closes a door after it has been opened. An electric strike is a device that locks or unlocks a door using an electrical impulse, and its use is necessary when you choose a door handle as the method of opening the door.

Doors can also be equipped with smart solutions that allow them to be opened using a code, fingerprint scanner or smartphone app. These technological solutions are convenient and secure, but it should be noted that doors equipped with them will be more expensive. Doors can also be equipped with smart solutions that allow them to be opened using a code, fingerprint scanner or smartphone app. These technological solutions are convenient and secure, but it should be noted that doors equipped with them will be more expensive.