Swing Clear Hinge Retrofit: Can a Right Hand Unit Work on a Left Hand Door
"Hi Waterson Team, we received only right hand hinges for the off set hinges. Is there a way to make this work?" A swing clear [...]
Hydraulic Self Closing Hinges: How They Work & How to Choose
Quick Answer Hydraulic self-closing hinges close a door automatically and control its speed so it never slams. Waterson builds this as a Hydraulic Hybrid set: [...]
Commercial Hinge Template: Why Waterson Hinge Gauge is Thicker, and What to Check Before a Retrofit
"The hinges were not a direct replacement to my existing 4 inch hinges. The bolt pattern was different. This caused me to drill and tap [...]
Which Self-Closing Gate Hinges Are Best for UK Commercial Exteriors?
Quick Answer All-mechanical self-closing hinges are the most reliable choice for UK outdoor gates. Specify an all-mechanical self-closing gate hinge (no hydraulic fluid) in 316 [...]
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 [...]
Door Closers for Arched Doors: The Missing Piece to Your Entrance!
A self-closing hinge combines a door closer and door hinge might.Door closer for[...]
NFPA 80 Residential Fire Door Requirements: 13 Point Inspection Checklist
Quick Answer NFPA 80 is the standard that defines minimum requirements for fire door installation, inspection, and maintenance in buildings. It requires fire doors to [...]
Unequal Double Door Hinges: How to Self Close Both Leaves with No Overhead Closer
Quick Answer An unequal double door is a pair with one wide active leaf and one narrow inactive leaf, sized so the active leaf alone [...]
Which Commercial Door Hinges Are Best for High Traffic Entrances in Canada?
"We're fitting out the main entrance on a mid-rise in Calgary. 3070 hollow metal pair, roughly 220 lbs per leaf, barrier-free path, and the owner [...]
Retrofit: Is Your Standard Hinge Clearance Enough for the Waterson Barrel Hinge
"I bought these to replace standard 4 inch hinges, which, when open are 4 inches wide x 4 high. The Waterson hinges are 4 5/16 [...]