Fire Rated Door Closer with Hold Open: Can They Go Together
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 [...]
Door Closer vs Spring Hinges: How to Save Time and Money in Large Project
Quick Answer Traditional door stops pose a child safety risk because their rubber covers can be pulled off and become a choking hazard, and wall [...]
Spring Loaded Hydraulic Door Hinge vs Traditional Door Closer: What’s The Difference
Quick Answer Spring loaded hydraulic hinges and traditional overhead door closers both self close a door, but they differ most in placement and looks, hinges [...]
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 [...]
Can Powder Coated Door Hinges Be Disassembled Without Damage?
We are on a tight schedule and need a specific color match for our project and hoping to have our powdercoater do this quickly for [...]
How to Stop Wood Veneer Door Slamming and Edge Cracking
Wood veneer doors often look flawless on drawings. However, once installed and placed into daily use, performance issues begin to appear. Over time, doors may [...]
Can Waterson Tension Hinge Hold a Door Open by Tightening the Brake
If you specify hardware long enough, you know this question will eventually come up. Recently, we received an interesting and practical request: “Customer was asking [...]