What Makes Specifying Self Closing Door Hinges Challenging for Architects
Quick Answer Waterson 304/316 stainless steel hinges are UL Listed for fire doors up to 3 hours, certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.17 Grade 1 (1,000,000 cycles), [...]
4 Inch Self Closing Door Hinges for Residential Use
Quick Answer Tired of doors slamming around the house? Waterson 4 inch self closing door hinges (K51M-400) use the same cutout as your old 4" [...]
How Many Self Closing Hinges Per Door? The NFPA 80 Rule vs. Waterson Sets for Fire & Arched Doors
Quick Answer Choosing a Waterson self-closing hinge set takes two steps. First, door height sets how many Waterson hinges you need: 2 for a 6 [...]
Right Hinge vs Left Hinge: How to Identify Door Handing in Seconds
Quick Answer Stand on the pull side of the door. Hinges on the left = left hinge. Hinges on the right = right hinge. For [...]
How to Stop Door Slamming with Anti Slam Door Hinges
Most doors slam because of air pressure from an open window or HVAC system, a closer or spring that is set too strong, or hinges [...]
Self Closing Door Hinges for Fire Doors: Achieve Building Safety
Quick Answer Waterson self-closing fire door hinges are UL Listed for fire doors up to 3 hours, certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.17 Grade 1 (1,000,000 cycles), [...]
Self Close vs Soft Close Hinges: Two Different Needs, Explained
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
Aligned Hinges vs Staggered Hinges: A Comparison of Screw Hole Patterns
When sourcing replacement hinges, most buyers check size, radius, and finish, then assume the screw holes will simply line up. In practice, the screw hole [...]
Residential Soft Close Front Door Hinges: How to Choose, Install & Adjust the Right Hinge for Your Home
Your front door is usually the heaviest door in your home and the one you use the most. Every time it slams, the impact goes [...]
Why Won’t My Self Closing Door Hinges Close in Cold Weather
Quick Answer An exterior door that closes fine in summer but won't latch in winter is usually affected by two things: weather stripping that stiffens [...]