Modern housing needs castles. The door will not be safe and suitable unless it has a strong lockable base. It must be equipped with a strong lock. At the same time, each room can be closed if such a desire was expressed by the owner, so that no one could penetrate personal possessions. It is hard to imagine what modern society would do without latches and hooks, especially in the bathroom and toilet.
Before his appearance
For these purposes, a door bolt was made. However, let's start in order. For a long time, people tried to create a cozy nest, which is more suitable for living. They chose and built structures that could serve as a shelter from the cold and attacks of predatory animals. Dense windows and doors played an important role for the safety of the premises from the winds and wild animals. In those days, people did not know what latches and locks are. To leave the doors closed, they had to use various improvised means: bolts, bolts, shovels, brooms. Padlocks were soon invented. They firmly held the shutters and doors.
What is a latch?
Mankind kept pace with the times, and bulky locks were replaced by smaller shutters. These are hooks, hinged chains and latches. What are latches, a modern person knows. He can see them both at home and in public buildings.
This item is a door valve designed to fix the canvas in the closed position. They are used mainly on window frames, toilet stalls. It is very popular with double doors, in which one part remains motionless. The function of the opened sash is just such that the latch is installed in the middle and imperceptibly connects both parts with a small valve.
Types and purposes of latches
Latches are of three types: mortise, built-in and laid on. They are made of materials such as steel, aluminum, copper. Install the heck yourself or with the help of a wizard.
The latch of the consignment note is in full view. Therefore, the developers are trying to give it an interesting shape that is pleasing to the eye and combined with the door trim. Usually it is chosen for frame installations.
What is a mortise lock, know the master of the assembly of interior and exterior doors. This is the most common type of valve that cuts into the design of the door itself and becomes invisible to the eyes. But they have one drawback - if the part fails, it will be difficult to replace it.
Built-in latches are located at the height of the door leaf. They perform the simultaneous closing of both latches, lower and upper. The inconvenience during installation is the introduction of latches into the profile of the structure.
When choosing, you need to pay attention to several points:
- conditions of appointment and operation;
- make a choice of what material it will be made of and what will be the size;
- for what purposes and facilities is necessary.
A high-quality latch is a reliable fixation of windows and room doors, as well as conditional protection against invasion of personal territory.