How to Install Gate Hinges for Pool Gates with Safety & Security
Quick Answer Pool gate hinges are installed by setting the middle hinge with no mechanism, zeroing both top and bottom mechanism hinges, then setting baseline [...]
Wind Tunnel Effect: Why Doors Slam and How to Minimize It
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
High Wind Door Closer: How to Stop Door Slamming and Being Snatched Open?
Quick Answer Doors slam or get snatched open in wind due to pressure differences between indoor and outdoor air, which push or pull the door [...]
Storm Door Spring Hinges: Everything You Need to Know
Quick Answer Storm door spring hinges control how smoothly and quietly the door closes, which matters since storm doors face frequent wind and weather exposure. [...]
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC): Gate & Fence Requirements Explained
The 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) states that “Outdoor pools and spas and indoor swimming pools shall be surrounded by a barrier.” [...]
Pool Gate Code ISPSC vs. IBC 3109 vs. IRC R4501: Which Applies to Your Pool Fence
Three model codes govern pool barriers in the U.S. They overlap, cross-reference each other, and local amendments frequently override them all. Before you write a [...]
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 [...]
How to Stop Squeaky Door Hinges: Causes, Fixes, and When to Replace
Quick Answer Squeaky door hinges are most commonly caused by lack of lubrication, friction from dust or corrosion, over-tensioned springs, or a hinge rated below [...]
Waterson Swing Gate Hinges: Superior Features and Benefits Achieved!
Quick Answer Heavy duty stainless steel swing gate hinges are the best choice for gates that need to handle frequent use and outdoor exposure without [...]
Door Swing Types: Is Waterson a Double Swing or Single Swing Hinge?
"Do you have or will your hinges work on a double gate... saloon type? And if so is there a latching mechanism to hold shut?" [...]