What Is the Best Self Closing Hinge for Glass Doors
Quick Answer The best self-closing hinge for a glass door depends on your setup. If your door swings from another glass panel, use a glass-to-glass [...]
Solving The ADA Door Handle Height Conundrum
Quick Answer ADA requires door handles to be centered between 30 and 44 inches above the floor, operable with one hand, and without tight grasping [...]
How to Stop a Door From Swinging Open
In high-traffic projects, when a door swings open on its own, it can create serious trouble. It disrupts daily use, and worse—bam!—the door can slam [...]
Why Does My Storm Door Slam Shut: Problems Explained
“I attach photos of the storm door in question. It had one self-closing arm on the bottom and this is now the third time it [...]
Solving ADA Recessed Door Swing Clearance Challenges
Every AEC professional eventually meets the same question on a tight jobsite: “What if the door swing clearance doesn’t meet ADA requirements—because the wall, frame, [...]
Storm Door Hinges: Everything You Need to Know Before and After You Buy
If your storm door is squeaking, sagging, or slamming shut every time someone walks in, there's a good chance your hinges are the problem. For [...]
How to Remove a Door Hinge Pin: A Step by Step Guide
Whether you're taking down a door for painting, fixing a squeak, or clearing space for a large piece of furniture, removing the hinge pins is [...]
How Many Spring Hinges for a Fire Door Per NFPA 80 Requirements
"We have a large project and need 52 hinges total. Should I go with 3 or 4 hinges per door?" Well, the answer depends on [...]
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC): Gate & Fence Requirements Explained
The 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) states that “Outdoor pools and spas and indoor swimming pools shall be surrounded by a barrier.” [...]
Pool Gate Code ISPSC vs. IBC 3109 vs. IRC R4501: Which Applies to Your Pool Fence
Three model codes govern pool barriers in the U.S. They overlap, cross-reference each other, and local amendments frequently override them all. Before you write a [...]