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Best Self Closing Wooden Door Hinges for Exterior Door

While selecting wooden door hinges for their arch-top exterior doors, a well-known distributor in NE faced a unique challenge in sourcing the ideal heavy-duty hinges. Waterson successfully met these intricate requirements, showcasing their expertise in providing solutions that prioritize durability, aesthetic compatibility, and adherence to safety standards.

A Case in Point

The distributor faced a challenge when they needed suitable hinges for a unique pair of 3’0″ x 8’0″ arch-top exterior wooden doors. These exterior hinges had to support the doors’ significant weight while ensuring smooth, self-closing functionality. As a client renowned for their commitment to quality and functionality in door hardware, they requested a heavy-duty performance for exterior wooden doors. Besides, a seamless aesthetic is better to match the dark bronze finish of the other door hardware.

Multi-feature Wooden Door Hinge Solutions

Waterson wooden door hinges are expertly designed to meet the rigorous demands of commercial wooden door applications, providing exceptional functionality and durability.

  • Adjustability: Features 3 adjustable setting speeds and buffering control over door closing speed.
  • Stainless Steel: Made with 304 and 316 stainless steel to withstand the elements and heavy use.
  • Weatherproof: Designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, such as rain, storms, winds, and extreme temperatures.
  • ADA Compliance: Meets ADA & ICC A117.1 requirements for 5lbs of opening, and at least 3 seconds to close from 70 degrees to 3″ from the latch, with adjustable closing speeds.
  • Fire Rated: Complies with NFPA 80 standards and holds a UL 3-hour fire rating.
  • Load-Bearing Capacity: Waterson hinges can support extremely heavy loads – three hinges can bear over 260 lbs, and four hinges up to 440 lbs.
  • Installation: Straightforward to install, reducing complexity and time involved.

Waterson Best Self Closing Wooden Door Hinges 

Waterson Door Spring Hinges combine an overhead hinge into one attractive component with optional hold-open and door-stop features. These hinges are ideal for commercial openings, gates, and glass doors. The hinges are easily installed and adjusted to comply with ADA & ICC A117.1 requirements for opening force and to assure quiet, secure closing. Made with stainless steel, Waterson hinges meet NFPA 80 and are UL 3-hour fire-rated, as well as being suitable for both interior and all-weather exterior openings. See all our features. 

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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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