ADA Compliant Door Hinges: What the 5 lb Rule Actually Means for Your Door
Most doors in commercial buildings are not ADA compliant. Not because the architect got it wrong, but because the hardware was specified or installed without [...]
Wind Keeps Blowing Door Open: How to Fix a Fire Door That Won’t Stay Shut
"The fire safety door of the hotel is easy to be blown open in windy weather, but it cannot be locked. How to solve it?" [...]
ADA Force vs Fire Door Latching: How to Solve the Code Compliance Conflict
You have a fire-rated door in a hospital corridor. The fire marshal says it must positively latch every single time. The ADA consultant says it [...]
Soft Close Front Door Hinges: Adjustment, Installation, and How to Choose the Right Hinge
Even the best installers can run into confusion when setting up soft close front door hinges. Whether you are a professional installer or a first-time [...]
Full Lite Entry Door Hinges: Stop Slams, Save Glass, and Meet ADA in One
"We have two pairs of full lite entry doors functioning as an 'airlock' door between our foyer, garage, porch, and front entrance. We currently have [...]
How do Hold Open and Door Stop on Hinge Work Together?
Door stop and hold open hinges offer valuable benefits in various situations. A door stop prevents damage to walls by limiting door opening, while hold-open [...]
How to Stop Door Slamming with Anti Slam Door Hinges
The US National Safety Council reports that more than 300,000 door-related injuries requiring emergency room treatment take place each year. For example, fast-moving, slamming doors [...]
How Full Lite Door Hinges Operate Smoothly in High Traffic Hotels
A full lite door features a large glass panel that occupies 75% or more of the door's surface area. They are much preferred in commercial [...]
How Self Closing Fire Door Hinges Save Your Life in Stairwell and Elevator Shaft
When fire happens, every second matters. In that chaos, the stairwell is your designated escape route. It’s where people instinctively run and expect to get [...]
Making Every Door Safer with ADA Compliant Door Closers
Imagine pushing a door with all your strength, only to feel it resist, close too fast, or not open wide enough. For individuals with disabilities, [...]