ABS

ABS

Architectural Builders Supply is a national distributor of steel metal door frames; commercial metal doors; architectural flush and panel wood doors; residential flush, panel, french doors; wood frames and prehungs; and commercial door hardware, including pivots, door components, exit devices, locks, commercial washroom accessories, door closers, electric strikes, custom millwork, safes, key machines, fire extinguishers, sliding door hardware, weatherstripping and many additional products.

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A selection of trade documents – books, periodicals, etc. –
focused on technical aspects of hardware and general education

Builders Hardware (1890)

Building Construction and Superintendence (1899)

Taking the Mystery Out of Builders Hardware (1940)

Hardware Age Builders Hardware Handbook (1961)

Builders Hardware (1939)

Builders Hardware (1954)

Details to Which Standard Hardware Can Be Applied (1917)

The Education of a Consultant (1959)

Builders Hardware from the Ground Up (1924)

Locks and Builders Hardware (1904)

Architectural Hardware Product Catalog Part 1 and Part 2

DHI Door Security + Safety Magazine - 2022

January/February, March, April, May, June/July, August, September, October

DHI Full Issue Archives (2008 - 2021)

2021
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2020
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The Best of 2020

2019
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2018
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2015
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2014
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2013
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DHI Glossary of Architectural Hardware Terms