Understand Fire Rated Door Applications and Standards for Safety
In July 2022, the New York Times reported that a tragic fire in a Bronx apartment spread rapidly due to an open door. According to [...]
Which Baby Safe Door Stopper Actually Holds the Door and Keeps a Child Safe?
"We just had a toddler catch her fingers on a bedroom door in one of our rental units. The parents want to know what we [...]
Can Self Closing Gate Hinges Work When the Hinges Sit Only at the Bottom
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
Which Is the Best Self Closing Gate Hinge in Florida for a Pool & Coastal Gate
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
Can You Get a Fire Rated 180 Degree Opening on a Heavy Commercial Door
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
Door Stop on Hinge: How to Stop and Hold a Door Without Wall Damage
Quick Answer A hold open hinge keeps a door open at a set angle (typically 90°) until manually closed. A door stop on a hinge [...]
Do Garage Doors Need to Be Self Closing and Soft Closing? Code + Safety
Quick Answer Yes. Under IRC Section R302.5.1, any door connecting an attached garage to living space must be self-closing to block fire and carbon monoxide. [...]
Spring Piano Hinge vs Heavy Duty Self Closing Hinges
Quick Answer Spring piano hinges work well for light to medium doors (up to ~60 lbs for a 24" hinge), but struggle with heavy, high-traffic, [...]
Screen Door Spring Hinges: How to Stop Slamming and Fix Slow Close
Quick Answer If your screen door slams or is hard to open, start by tightening the flat head screw on the hydraulic cylinder to slow [...]
Different Types of Door Hinges: Which One Suits Your Space
Quick Answer Door hinges come in three main types: heavy duty stainless steel hinges, ideal for commercial and fire rated doors, supporting up to 330lbs [...]