exterior door lock sets materials etc., looking for a material that will still look good years from now!!?

Question

In the past I purchased "polished brass" exterior door lock sets and also wall mounted porch lights for my main entrance to the house. I even spent the extra money to hopefully buy a good quality product. Unfortunatly, because of the outside elements. sun, humidity etc. the finish on these items no longer look like brass! A nasty look in fact. Okay...now I am replacing all this and I would like to go to a different look, say brushed nickel or such. Should the brushed nickel hold up to the elements better??

I do live way down South so the humidity and heat is a problem. Any recommendations??

Thanks

Answer 1

I live in FL and I get WET if I walk too far South.

Certainly sounds like you got Plated; over steel; as is common.

Solid alloys will be more pricey but certainly hold up better; Pewter and Brass work well. In any case in all shopping; ask, or check for the word "Plated". If you see that; don't buy.

Steven Wolf

Answer 2

properly good for her. I observed a pair of concepts...kazoo,guitar, being 2. she additionally will make shakers (extremely large for those leftover plastic Easter Eggs) and can be created from many stuff. Drum(s), taking part in the spoons, Rainsticks ( use a papertowel tube). there's a e book which you would be able to inspect of the library which will supply guidelines on making homestead made gadgets, that is area of the youngsters Can sequence (in addition they have technological awareness, Math, interpreting variations of the e book). i'm hoping that facilitates and that she enjoys her new gadgets.

Answer 3

High quality door furniture does'nt come cheap. Look at No10 Downing Street, or prestiguous properties. You have to spend big money to achieve the real look.
The internet is a good place to start.

Answer 4

polished plastic