| One of the best application of a classic | | | | and materials. If we speak of sturdiness and |
| architectural structures can be found in houses. | | | | simplicity is the knockers made of cast iron is the |
| This kind of architecture was designed to attract | | | | best option for a long time. Its raw aesthetic |
| attention and provide an elegant touch to any | | | | feature is definitely a perfect choice for a |
| structures like houses. Today this kind of style | | | | Western theme architecture and interior designs. |
| was used in designing door knockers to improve | | | | Another popular material is the pewter. It is |
| entrance way and make it more attractive, warm | | | | consist of both tin and copper giving it an alluring |
| and inviting to visitors. The fact that knockers | | | | luster. One type of pewter is the lower grade |
| was strategically placed as focal point on the | | | | pewter which has a bluish color because it was |
| entryway it is hardly be neglected by someone | | | | added by lead. However this doesn't stop the use |
| who are entering the house. This prominent door | | | | of this type of pewter as decorations since it is |
| accessories brings distinction and elegance setting | | | | easy to produce while retaining an elegant texture. |
| it apart to the neighbor houses. | | | | The material that is very ideal to make a door |
| The use of door knockers can be traced back | | | | knocker is the copper, since it is the only material |
| during the time when people started to live in | | | | that doesn't rust instead it oxidize. Unlike other |
| dwellings. It has gained wide popularity during | | | | metal, the copper doesn't physically deteriorate |
| medieval age until the late 19th century. However, | | | | since the oxidation layer makes the metal |
| knockers was replaced by electric or modern | | | | stronger, which reduces the need to replace any |
| concepts of door bell. The traditional door | | | | door knockers made out of copper. |
| knockers was only use nowadays as decorations | | | | Another popular type of knocker is the stainless |
| in houses that have classic architectural designs. | | | | steel since this type of alloy holds numerous |
| Since most of houses today are modern and | | | | benefits like s industrial-chic aesthetic. It is also |
| styles and as a result they preferred to use the | | | | known for its strength and resistance to |
| electric door knockers because of its practical | | | | corrosion. Stainless steel has been the most |
| purposes. But if we just browse the different on | | | | popular since the invention of it during the early |
| line stores today, there are still a lot designs and | | | | 1900s as decorative metals. |
| styles of door knockers that will surely fit our | | | | Door knocker is an excellent way of distinguishing |
| sense style. | | | | a doorway and make it attractive to the eyes of |
| Door knockers that are of classic brass | | | | your visitors. |
| architectural design are still available in many types | | | | |