Project Description

National Grid | Frenchtown Road Project | MA

Project Description

National Grid is partnering with Winter Street Architects to transform a former industrial site in Frenchtown Road into modern mixed-use spaces, using Winter Street’s expertise in urban design.

Peter Sedgwick, the spec writer, selected Waterson Hinges for the project. The doors are solid wood, 30″ x 70″, 1-¾” thick, weighs 60 pounds, and are finished in US32D. A total of 222 hinges have been ordered.

Waterson Self Closing Hinges :

    • K51M-450-A3-US32D: Full Mortise 4.5 inch x 4.5 inch, self-closing mechanical door hinge with speed adjustment, dark satin bronze, 304 stainless steel.

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Spec Writer

Peter Sedgwick
SPC Alliance

Architecture Company

Winter Street Architects, Inc.
27 congress Street, Suit 201, Salem, Ma 01970

End User

National Grid
40 Sylvan Road Waltham, MA 02451

Request For Quote

Please note that Waterson Closer Hinges start from a size of 4″x4″. If you’re in need of smaller self-closing hinges, we’d recommend checking out some other resources! Also, we only provide single acting closer hinges. Thank you.

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