School Door Hinges: What Each Room Needs, from Classroom to Dorm
Quick Answer School door hinges are not one product. Classroom doors need quiet, controlled closing, and they only have to self-close when the corridor wall [...]
Door Closer vs Spring Hinges: How to Save Time and Money in Large Project
Quick Answer Traditional door stops pose a child safety risk because their rubber covers can be pulled off and become a choking hazard, and wall [...]
Healthcare Door Hinges: How to Choose from Patient Rooms to Labs
Quick Answer Healthcare door hinges are not one product. Patient rooms need hydraulic self-closing hinges that close heavy doors softly, often in a swing clear [...]
How to Provide Your Door Information to Waterson to Get Product Recommendations
If you're new to Waterson Hinges and not sure how to get started, this page is for you. We get a lot of inquiries every [...]
5 Warning Signs a Fire Door Spring Hinge Is About to Fail Inspection
Fire door spring hinges are easy to overlook until inspection day arrives and a deficiency report lands on your desk. NFPA 80 §5.2.1 requires every [...]
Ultimate Heavy Duty Gate Hinges Solution for Commercial Large Gates
A private bank owner recently contacted us regarding outfitting his stately bank office with heavy duty large gate hinges. He expressed interest in locating a [...]
Self Close vs Soft Close Hinges: Two Different Needs, Explained
Self close hinges shut the door on their own. Soft close hinges only slow the door so it won’t slam. Learn how to choose.
Mechanical vs Hydraulic Self Closing Hinges: 5 Differences That Decide Your Hinge Choice
Mechanical or hydraulic self closing hinges? Compare warranty, wind control, temperature, swing angle, and price to pick the right Waterson set: A, B, C, or D.
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 [...]
6 Inch Door Hinges: Best Hinges for Heavy Doors
Spring-loaded hinges with rare sizes, like 5 inch or 6 inch, get worn out fast for their simple design (only coil spring inside) or the [...]