Can Waterson Hinges Open Up to 180 Degrees
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
Interior vs Exterior Door Hinges: Key Differences Explained
Quick Answer Interior and exterior door hinges are not the same, and the right choice depends on exposure, not swing direction. A solid wood front [...]
ADA Fitting Room Requirements: Three Key Factors for an ADA-Compliant Rooms
Quick Answer ADA fitting room requirements call for accessible bench height, adequate clear floor space, and doors that operate with under 5 lbs of force [...]
Making Every Door Safer with ADA Compliant Door Closers
Quick Answer An ADA compliant door closer must provide at least 32 inches of clear opening width, require under 5 lbs of force to open, [...]
Wind Resistant Garage Door Hinges: How to Stop Garage Doors from Slamming
Quick Answer Garage doors slam in the wind because pressure differences from open patio doors or windows apply force across the full door surface, which [...]
Can a Fire-Rated Door Have a Hold-Open? What NFPA 80 Allows
Quick Answer No. Fire-rated door closers cannot use a mechanical hold-open feature. Under IRC R302.5.1 and NFPA 80, a fire-rated door must self-close and latch [...]
6 Features to Choose Commercial Fire Door Closer
"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 [...]
Why Commercial Hardware Projects Need Better Installation Coordination in 2026
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 [...]
Flimsy Sashes Won’t Cut It Here: Preparing Your Entryway for Heavy Hardware
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 [...]
Garage Door Hinges Replacement: What to Know Before You Install Waterson Self Closing Hinges
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 [...]