Can Waterson Self Closing Gate Hinges Work on a Chain Link Fence
"Hi, we're closing out a commercial lot and the spec calls for self closing hinges on the entry gates. These are customized metal gates: a [...]
Waterson Self Closing Hinges Canada Policy
Waterson provides self-closing hinges for architectural and construction projects across Canada. Below is an overview of how we support Canadian customers, from shipping and certification [...]
Retrofit: Is Your Standard Hinge Clearance Enough for the Waterson Hinge Barrel
"I bought these to replace standard 4 inch hinges, which, when open are 4 inches wide x 4 high. The Waterson hinges are 4 5/16 [...]
Swing Clear Hinge Retrofit: Can a Right Hand Unit Work on a Left Hand Door
"Hi Waterson Team, we received only right hand hinges for the off set hinges. Is there a way to make this work?" A swing clear [...]
What Hinge to Choose When You Need a Lid to Pop Open and Stay Open
"Hi, I have a government defense application-- I am looking for a spring loaded hinge that wants to hold open. I have a hinged door [...]
Which Gothic Style Door Hinges Can Self Close an Arched Door
"We are restoring a set of arched oak doors on an 1890s chapel. The clients want the doors to close on their own and land [...]
Self Closing Door Hinges for Fire Doors: Achieve Building Safety
Quick Answer Fire doors are required to be self-closing under NFPA 80. They must close and latch reliably from fully open, with most jurisdictions expecting [...]
Wind Tunnel Effect Between Buildings: Why Doors Slam and How to Minimize It
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
Prehung Door Hinges: From Install Hassles to Smarter Design
Every contractor has faced it: the prehung door looks clean on the pallet, but once it’s in the opening, the head jamb binds tight against [...]
Can Waterson Self Closing Spring Hinges Replace Old Floor Hinges in a Retrofit
"I am contacting you on behalf of H.A. Catholic Church here in San Angelo, TX. We have six 23-year-old interior entrance doors that have closures [...]