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 [...]
Self-closing functionality is extremely important and useful in a variety of environments from commercial entry doors to fire-rated to ADA-compliant and beyond. For many years, [...]
When it comes to ensuring doors close smoothly and safely, two popular options emerge: spring closers and door closers. Both claim to deliver self-closing functionality, [...]
"We need a fire door closer for our commercial building that meets code, but still allows the door to stay open during business hours." This [...]
Commercial door hardware rarely makes the front page of an AEC project report, yet everyone in the chain, from architects and estimators to inspectors, feels [...]
Many homeowners in the USA spend huge amounts on premium self-closing hinges while completely forgetting about the quality of the door slab itself. Installing powerful [...]
“Hello. It’s just a standard residential house entry door from the garage. We have little ones. And the airflow constantly slams the door. Just waiting [...]
Switching from standard door hinges to Waterson self-closing fire door hinges sounds straightforward. But as one installer found out, there's one thing most guides don't [...]
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
Door stop and hold open hinges offer valuable benefits in various situations. A door stop prevents damage to walls by limiting door opening, while hold-open [...]