EMTEK Brunswick Lever with Ellington Rosette — Universal Handing Door Hardware for Montana Contractors

The EMTEK Brunswick Lever with Ellington Rosette delivers solid brass construction with universal handing and adjustable backsets, solving the inventory headache Montana contractors face when servicing diverse residential door configurations across remote service areas.

This lever handles both 2-3/8” and 2-3/4” backsets and reverses for left or right-hand doors. No more ordering wrong-handed hardware. No more return trips to swap out incompatible levers. At 1.75 pounds, the solid brass construction provides substantial feel — not the hollow pot metal junk that breaks after two seasons of temperature swings.

Installation Flexibility and Material Quality

The universal/non-handed design means this lever works on any swing direction. Montana contractors servicing properties from Kalispell to the Yaak understand the value — carry one SKU that handles every interior door in the house. The adjustable backset accommodates both standard measurements without requiring different hardware.

Installation requires only a Phillips head screwdriver on standard 2-1/8” pre-drilled doors. The lever fits door thicknesses from 1-3/8” to 1-3/4”, covering everything from older homes to modern construction.

Specification	Value
Material	Solid Brass
Lever Length	4-1/4”
Lever Projection	2-3/8”
Clearance	1-3/4”
Rosette Dimensions	2-5/8” square
Backset Options	2-3/8” or 2-3/4”
Door Prep Required	2-1/8” face bore, 1” edge bore
Weight	Approximately 1.75 lbs

The solid brass construction comes with a Limited Lifetime Mechanical Warranty and Limited Lifetime Finish Warranty. That matters when you’re installing hardware in homes that see -40°F winters and 100°F summers. Cheap zinc alloy levers crack. Brass endures.

Function Options and ADA Compliance

Available in Passage, Privacy, Dummy, and Keyed Entry functions, contractors can standardize on the Brunswick lever style across an entire home. The lever design meets ADA compliance standards — crucial for Montana’s aging rural population who need accessible hardware that doesn’t look institutional.

Finish options include Flat Black (US19), Satin Nickel (US15), Polished Chrome (US26), and Oil Rubbed Bronze (US10B). The variety lets contractors match existing hardware or create consistent finishes throughout properties.

For keyed entry versions, the hardware uses Schlage C (SC1) keyway as standard, with optional Kwikset (KW1) or Weiser (WR5) available from some retailers. That flexibility matters when matching existing locks or working with client preferences.

Yale Expressions positions this as a more affordable transitional line compared to the premium Emtek Designer series, while maintaining solid brass quality. You’re getting EMTEK’s design and material quality without the custom pricing.

Montana Contractor Perspective

This lever earns its place on Montana jobsites through practical advantages. The universal handing eliminates callbacks from wrong-handed orders — valuable when your service area stretches across mountain valleys. The solid brass won’t fail from temperature cycling like pot metal alternatives.

The adjustable backset means stocking one SKU instead of two. For contractors maintaining inventory in remote locations, that’s real money saved. The ADA-compliant design works for every application from starter homes to high-end remodels.

EMTEK views door hardware as an integral part of design, helping transform houses into homes through attention to detail. But Montana contractors care more about hardware that works than hardware that makes design statements. The Brunswick lever delivers both — attractive enough for discerning clients, bulletproof enough for rental properties.

FAQ

Can this lever be rekeyed to match existing locks? Keyed entry versions come standard with Schlage C keyway but can be ordered with Kwikset or Weiser keyways from some retailers. Match your existing system or have a locksmith rekey to a master system.

Does the universal handing really work for all doors? Yes — the lever reverses for left or right-hand doors. No need to specify handing when ordering.

What’s included with passage and privacy sets? Passage and privacy sets include 2 levers, 2 rosettes, adjustable latch, strike plate, dust box, faceplate, spindle, and mounting screws.

How does this compare to EMTEK’s premium lines? Yale Expressions is positioned as a more affordable option compared to the premium Emtek Designer series, while maintaining solid brass quality. You lose some customization options but keep the material quality.

Will these hold up to Montana winters? Solid brass construction handles temperature extremes better than zinc alloy alternatives. The Limited Lifetime Mechanical Warranty backs the durability claim.