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Front-door handleset

Coordinated exterior + interior set with grip handle, deadbolt, and lever or knob trim. The first impression of the home.

Cost tier

PREMIUM

Cost / sqft

$0–$0

Install

trade

Durability

premium

Maintenance

low

Moisture

excellent

Cost notes

$200-800 typical. Smart deadbolts (keyless / fingerprint / app) at the upper end. Coordinate with garage-pedestrian + back-door hardware.

Aesthetic

  • Finish: any finish — wide range
  • Color range: finish-dependent
  • Visual weight: medium

Climate suitability

Hot-humid
Hot-dry
Mixed-humid
Mixed-dry
Cold
Arctic

Code notes

IRC R311.2 governs front-door minimum 36" width. ANSI A156.13 covers grade-1 vs. grade-3 cycle ratings.

Source

Architectural Graphic StandardsArchitectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter

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