Door Knocker Standard Application Information

Door Knockers may conform to any of the following styles and dimensions. Knockers must be solid brass, polished/ bright or "brushed" finish; and must be installed in the center of the door from left to right, and in the top third of the door. Fasteners should be durable and non-rusting. Applications should state the style proposed, dimensions, and the proposed distance from the top of the door to the top of the knocker.

STYLE A: "Colonial" style as illustrated below; not exceeding 7 inches in length or 3-3/4 inches in width.

"COLONIAL" STYLE SOLID BRASS DOOR KNOCKER

STYLE B: "S" style as illustrated below; not exceeding 7-3/4 inches in length with bases not more than 2 inches in diameter.

"S" STYLE SOLID BRASS DOOR KNOCKER

STYLE C: "Ring" style as illustrated below; not exceeding 4-1/2 inches in width or 5-1/2 inches In length.

"RING" STYLE SOLID BASS DOOR KNOCKER

**On six panel doors, knocker should be centered in top cross section.

Adopted by the Board of Trustees - January 10, 1995

 


DOORKNOCKER APPLICATION DETAIL CHECK SHEET

(Complete each item)

  1. Select from the three attached styles or include drawing of style desired:
    1. Style “A” __________
    2. Style “B”  __________
    3. Style “C”  __________
 
  1. State the dimensions:
    1. ___________ height
    2. ___________ width
    3. ___________ diameter
 
  1. Proposed distance from top of door to top of knocker:
    1. _________ inches from top
 
  1. Centered from left to right in top third of door.
    1. please initial ______
 
  1. Type of brass finish (check one):
    1. Polished/bright _______
    2. Brushed __________

 

*Fasteners should be durable and non-rusting

            **On six panel doors, knocker should be centered in top cross section

 

 

I certify that the doorknocker will be installed in accordance with the above specifications and the doorknocker design requirements that have been provided to me.

 

 

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