6 most valuable things distributors want to know. Question 1 - Do you currently have any distributors in the United States? At the moment, we only have distributors in DCI Metro, New Jersey and McCarthy, Nashville. Get in contact with our team today if you are interested in joining our [...]
Waterson Soft Closing Hinges Since the AIA in 2018, there has been an increased interest in Waterson hinges for many different projects. We have been inundated with inquiries by distributors in numerous states who have requested the self-closing hinge (soft closing hinge) and who are keen to be a part of our team of [...]
Why is an automatic door closer important? Fire safety is a major concern, especially for public buildings or apartment blocks where a fire started on one floor can quickly consume an entire building. Damage to property is the smallest concern where loss of life is frighteningly likely. Yet the simple act of keeping the [...]
A self-closing hinge combines a door closer and door hinge might be the next superstar for arched doors. Door closer for arched doors has always been a tough choice for designers. Arched doors, the symmetrical balance consummates facades of buildings, have been popular with designers and architects for ages. The arched top endows the [...]
Top 3 challenges – feedback from our valued clients. After the Waterson hinge installation and adjustment, are there still some problems with auto-closing? My door is super light. Why the spring setting doesn’t match your instructions? Example: Only 30 kg light door needs spring settings ups to number 7, which is maximum. Help! My [...]
Minimum visual intrusion has always been one of the pinnacle of door closer design. That is what lead to birth of concealed door closer. However, there are a few things you should note before making the decision. Why Hotel Owners Gave Up Concealed Door Closer? A hotel project near the seashore in Okinawa, Japan [...]
Before 2021, all apartments in NYC should be fitted with self-closing doors, according the new amended law. This new law was ignited by the Bronx apartment fire in 2017, the deadliest fire after 911 attacks. The culprit was a failed self-closing door through which the fire spread and engulfed the apartment. For this upcoming [...]
“NFPA 80 A.3.3.7 Automatic-Closing Door. Closed fire doors protect open spaces in buildings and homes against the spread of fire and smoke. Automatic-closing doors are normally open, and while they are very reliable, lack of periodic maintenance, blockage, continuous exposure to natural elements, moisture, and dust may cause them to malfunction when needed. It [...]
When you use an outdoor door closer, you will notice the closer will eventually rust. These products may be fine for a short period of time, but even then they'll probably need constant lubrication and re-adjustment. Door closer leaking oil will also happen eventually. The culprit is rust. For outdoor environment, door closers are [...]
Currently there aren't many choices for ADA compliant door closer. Customers are left with limited choices to create a barrier-free environment. The Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, is the legislature that governs accessibility and related requirement in the USA. It defines key elements related to physical infrastructure that have to meet their [...]