Before you visit a hardware shop, make a list of things
you need to buy. For instance: to fit one door you need
hinges, tower bolts, locks, stoppers, etc. These items
are available in brass, powder coated mild steel. All
the hardware material for a door may cost you a little
more than Rs.1000. Powder coated aluminium materials may
cost around Rs.600
 How do you judge the quality of material
you buy. First of all, buy only from a reputed vendor,
as the materials need to last at least for a few years,
before you re-invest in them. The reputation of the shop
you intend to buy from is important. Buy from a vendor
recommended by someone you trust.
Visual inspection of the finish and weight of the materials
can only give you a superficial idea of quality. Example:
in brassware, price differences are an indication of superior
or inferior quality. Though it is difficult to judge,
good quality brass has a brighter lustre and is certainly
heavier.
As there are no IS specifications for hardware, you have
to depend on the reputation of the shop, the manufacturing
company and visual inspection.
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