Cold Weather Gate Hinges: How Waterson Performs in Winter
When winter comes, temperatures drop—and outdoor fence gates start to behave differently. Wood absorbs moisture and swells, metal contracts slightly, and hardware components shift under [...]
Typical Problems of Entry Door Hinges: How Can I Fix Them?
Usually, it doesn’t start with a falling entry door—it just starts to feel off. Sometimes it begins to creak when opening. It doesn’t line up [...]
6ft Tall Door Hinges Under Closer Height Limits
Recently, a customer just shared with us the reason why she chose spring loaded door hinges instead of a door closer on her project: “Just [...]
Best ADA Gate Closer in California: Key Features for Long Term Use
A sagging outdoor gate, a pool enclosure that won’t close cleanly, or a coastal project where the closer failed after one season—these are not installation [...]
1/4 vs 5/8 Radius Hinge: Which One for Your Door?
Have you ever ordered a door hinge only to find the rounded corner doesn’t match your door? Surprisingly, hinge radius is often the difference between [...]
Right Hinge vs Left Hinge: How to Identify Door Handing
It sounds simple, but right hinge vs left hinge is one of the most common causes of installation delays, incorrect orders, and return requests. And [...]
A Guide to ADA Door Requirements
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is pivotal in guaranteeing access for individuals with disabilities, directly influencing door hardware selections. ADA guidelines dictate specific parameters [...]
Self Closing Door Hinges for Fire Doors: Achieve Building Safety
How do you keep a fire door code-compliant when the door must close and latch reliably without adding bulky overhead closers? According to NFPA 80, [...]
Solving ADA Recessed Door Swing Clearance Challenges
Every AEC professional eventually meets the same question on a tight jobsite: “What if the door swing clearance doesn’t meet ADA requirements—because the wall, frame, [...]
120 Degree Door Stop: Let’s Control Swing Without Closers
What if a project calls for a heavy door that needs controlled swing but no self-closing or soft-closing function? Some special applications—such as this hospital [...]