Hardware Flashcards
refers to a broad category of physical components, fittings,
mechanisms, and accessories utilized to facilitate the functionality, assembly,
mobility, and operation of various architectural or design elements.
Hardware
light emitting diode
LED
2000 - 2500K
extra warm
2700 - 3000k
warm white
3500 - 4000k
mid range
4000 - 5000k
cool white
5000k +
daylight white
commonly made out of iron and carbon and other things, it is incredibly durable and long lasting
stainless steel
has a silvery white finish that makes it an excellent handle material of choice design wise. this is the common choice of material for designer door handles
aluminum
many designer doors handle use this material as their choice because it is bound to make your space have an elegant and sophisticated feel to it
glass
is a copper alloy, the primary alloying agent being zinc. it retains the malleability and ductility of copper and has the added benefit of increased strength.
brass
made from a metal core that is plated with a thin _____ veneer, ____ cabinet hardware is often considered by homeowners for its inherently warmer silver tones.
nickel
it is also available in pure form, and as such is weather proof. items made of it can be used inside or outside the house.
bronze
is often used as a substitute for low strength metals and it is very tough materials with good thermal and chemical resistance
plastic nylon
is an easily worked metal that is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity
copper
high quality sanitary waste drain pipe that is heavy and deadens the sound of flowing wastewater very well
cast iron
is now the standard in home waste line materials
PVC (poly-vinyl chloride)
is an inexpensive rigid plastic that is designed to withstand high pressure and temperature. used for hot and cold water supply piping
CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride)
is often used in lieu of PVC for exposed waste line applications, such as P traps or other drain traps where appearance is important
chromed brass
is simply steel that has been coated with brass. it is not weather proof
brass plated
this is steel that is coated with bronze
bronze plated
this is a special kind of finish applied to steel items. the galvanizing may be hot dipped or coated technically electroplated
galvanized
it is a wash coating that is given to hardware that makes them rust resistant but not rust proof
zinc or cadmium plated
this is a highly polished finish used on cabinet hardware and many plumbing items. it is highly resistant to corrosion and quite good looking
chrome plated
