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How can I determine the grade of a particular builders hardware product?

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Many builders hardware items are available as Grade 1, 2 or 3 (Grade 1 is the highest).

The grade of a particular hardware item can be ascertained by looking at its BHMA® product number.

Grading criteria are product-specific, and are set forth in the applicable ANSI/BHMA standard(s) covering that product.

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