What materials does Sun Valley Bronze use in its hardware?
Sun Valley Bronze uses the highest quality naturally antimicrobial silicon bronze alloy, which contains 94.89% copper and a white bronze alloy, which contains 61.36% copper. Our brass alloy contains 60.25% copper. Learn more →
What is bronze made of?
Bronze is an alloy consisting primarily of copper. An alloy is an admixture of metals, or a metal combined with one or more other elements. Sun Valley Bronze uses the highest quality naturally antimicrobial silicon bronze alloy, which contains 94.89% copper and a white bronze alloy, which contains 61.36% copper. Our brass alloy contains 60.25% copper. Learn more →
What are the benefits of using bronze for hardware?
Bronze is the ideal choice for architectural hardware due to its durability and weather resistance, sustainability, natural transitional look, and inherent antimicrobial and self-decontaminating properties. The development of copper alloy door handles, push plates and fixtures are now recommended by the Copper Development Association (CDA) for health care facilities and other institutions. Learn more →
Is bronze antimicrobial?
Yes! The surfaces of copper and copper alloys, such as brass and bronze, are naturally antimicrobial and self-decontaminating. Copper alloys have an inherent ability to kill a wide range of harmful microbes relatively rapidly – often within two hours or less – and with a high degree of efficiency. The development of copper alloy door handles, push plates and fixtures are now recommended by the Copper Development Association (CDA) for health care facilities and other institutions. Sun Valley Bronze uses the highest quality naturally antimicrobial silicon bronze alloy. We do not use lacquers or coatings over our finishes, so the copper element is exposed, enabling the antimicrobial properties of the copper. Learn more →
Does bronze last forever?
Yes! That is what makes bronze hardware one of the most sustainable products you can use in your home. Bronze is naturally weather resistant and requires very little maintenance. Sun Valley Bronze hardware is crafted using the finest quality art-grade bronze and simple care will guarantee a lifetime of beauty. Learn more about the durability & other benefits of bronze →
Is bronze weather resistant?
Yes! Bronze is naturally weather resistant and requires very little maintenance. Learn more about the durability & other benefits of bronze →
Does bronze turn green?
Yes, in certain environments.
Does bronze corrode in salt water?
No. Bronze does not corrode in salt water as it is naturally weather resistant. Learn more about the durability & other benefits of bronze →
Can Sun Valley Bronze finishes and internal mechanisms handle salt-spray? Are they safe in a salty, coastal environment?
Yes! Bronze is a naturally weather resistant material. Additionally, Sun Valley Bronze internal spring assists and limiters are made of the highest quality stainless steel that will not corrode in humid or coastal climates. Teflon-coated for smooth operation, our stainless steel springs are an integral part of the technical advances which ensure that Sun Valley Bronze hardware is built to last. Learn more about our Quality & Innovation →
Is Sun Valley Bronze hardware squeak resistant?
Sun Valley Bronze internal spring assists and limiters are durable, squeak resistant and made of the highest quality stainless steel. Teflon-coated for smooth operation, our stainless steel springs are an integral part of the technical advances which ensure that Sun Valley Bronze hardware is built to last. Learn more about our Quality & Innovation →
What is the patina process?
The oxidation process that Sun Valley Bronze uses to create patinas is an accelerated version of natural exposure to time, touch, and environment. Repeated handling of the hardware will lead to the graceful wear of the patina. Sun Valley Bronze believes patina wear is an inherent quality of the hardware. As with any hand-applied patina finish, color variations should be expected, lending character and distinction to elegant design. View all Finishes →
Which Sun Valley Bronze finishes can be used for exterior hardware?
What are your most popular finishes for door hardware?
Depends on who you ask! S1, W1, and B1 seem to be the most popular. They are all so beautiful in their own unique way. View all Finishes →
What are your most popular finishes for cabinet hardware?
W and W1 finishes seem to be the most popular for cabinet hardware because of stainless/chrome finishes in the kitchen and bath. View all Finishes →
What is the best finish for bathroom fixtures?
W and W1 finishes seem to be the most popular for cabinet hardware because of stainless/chrome finishes in the kitchen and bath. W and W1 finishes seem to be the best fit as they do not have any patina and the white bronze is nickel based. Most fixtures in the bathroom are nickel based. View all Finishes →
Can I request a sample of Sun Valley Bronze finishes?
Sure! We would love to send a set to you right away. Contact us to request samples.
