Icon Glossary

Icon Glossary

Learn about what icons throughout the site mean when shopping for hardware products
  • Logo indicating galvanized
    Selecting the right type of metal for your next project is an important first step in any project. A product that is galvanized, means that it has been applied with a thin coating of zinc and is used as a protective coating to withstand getting rusty in outdoor environments. ​
  • Logo indicating Indoor Use
    Looking to update your indoor hardware or are you looking to tackle your next DIY project inside your home? Products marked with our indoor use icon mean these products are recommended for installation inside the home. 
  • Logo indicating Limited Lifespan Warranty
    We take pride in making you the most durable hardware around. All our products are backed with a Limited Lifespan™ Lifetime Warranty. If there are any issues with the products you received, you can read more about our warranties here
  • Logo indicating Magna Aluminum
    Our Magna Aluminum Products are designed with strength in mind. With aircraft grade strength and anti-corrosion properties, this means that Magna-Aluminum™ is a winning solution for your home needs.​
  • Logo indicating Marine Grade
    Marine Grade refers to the 300 Grade Stainless Steel material that our products are made of. These products are great for outdoor environments and are highly resistant to moisture. ​
  • Logo indicating outdoor use
    Looking to update your outdoor hardware or to tackle your next DIY project outside? Products marked with our outdoor use icon mean these products are built to withstand the elements the outdoors can bring.​
  • Safe Working Load
    The right product for the job means less worry later. We provide a handy method for understanding which product is built for your job with our Safe Work Load icons. These tell you whether a hanger is appropriate for a custom barn door or just a really heavy mom purse.
  • Icon representing solid brass
    Solid brass is not only a decorative statement, but it is also a strong and durable metal that does not tarnish with use and abuse.
  • Icon representing storm shine finish
    Our Storm Shine™ Finish lasts at least 600 hours and is built to withstand whatever the weather throws at you. That includes rain, snow, dust and your annual family water balloon fight. ​
  • Icon representing squeak guard

    Enjoy the Sound of Silence with our Squeak Guard Hinges. Our hinges offer 30 years* squeak-free functionality.

    *When properly installed and based on medium usage.​

  • Icon representing stainless steel
    Our stainless steel hardware is corrosion resistant, strong and durable. It can be easily cleaned and maintained and is ideal for abusive outdoor conditions.
  • Icon representing weatherguard
    Our WeatherGuard protection is proven to be 3x more resistant to corrosion vs our competitor's zinc-plated products. It's formulated to withstand the harshest weather conditions and stand up to the corrosive effects of pressure treated lumber.