Door Industry Journal - Spring 2020

127 THE door industry journal spring 2020 Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk Locks & Building Hardware Increase Privacy, Reduce Door and Frame Damage Perfect for any setting with corridor to-interior openings such as hotels, university accommodation, hospitals or apartments, the Pemko Privacy Latch from door hardware specialists Relcross allows occupants to identify callers before fully opening the door while retaining privacy and security and all without damaging the door or frame. A further benefit to the building owner is achieved because the Pemko privacy latch cannot be used to hold the door open, which frequently happens with conventional chains or flip latches. So often doors and frames become badly damaged and unsightly when doors are allowed to slam against a traditional flip latches or chains. The Pemko Privacy Latch will prevent this from happening. It also features silicone pads where it contacts the door surface to provide additional protection to the door. Widely used in the hospitality industry, the Pemko Privacy Latch from Pemko is just as useful in university and military housing, apartments, private homes, and hospitals staff accommodation since it is so easy to operate. The Pemko Privacy Latch from Relcross is available in polished brass, satin brass, bronze, polished chrome and satin chrome/satin nickel to suit any door hardware scheme. As the UK’s principal distributor of ANSI standard hardware in the UK, Relcross offers a free technical specification and advisory service to assist you in the correct choice of hardware. The company keeps substantial stocks of most products, backed by a team of trained specifiers that discuss problems, offer guidance, make recommendations and help on site if difficulties should occur. www.relcross.co.uk