Arched Entrance Door Hinges: The Self Closing Solution That Works
Quick Answer The best self-closing solution for arched entrance doors is a self-closing spring-loaded door hinge, and self-closing glass door hinges (if the arch door [...]
Garage Door Hinges Replacement: What to Know Before You Install Waterson Self Closing Hinges
Switching from standard door hinges to Waterson self-closing fire door hinges sounds straightforward. But as one installer found out, there's one thing most guides don't [...]
Pet Door Hinge for Screen Doors: Keep Pets In, Pests Out
A screen door with a loose or worn-out hinge is all a dog or cat needs to push their way out onto the road. As [...]
Hinges for Arch Top Frameless Glass Doors: Why Not Just Use a Door Closer?
"Hello! I own a glass company close to Austin! I am needing a type of self closing, glass to wall, arched interior office door type [...]
Self Closing Elevator Door Hinges: When Fire Rated, ADA Compliant, High Traffic Are Ready
When we think of elevators, we usually imagine sliding doors that open and close automatically. Many residential, freight, and vintage elevators use swing doors, such [...]
How to Stop Slamming with Proper Wine Cellar Glass Door Hinges
Watching a wine cellar glass door slam shut is never a good sign, especially in a space meant to feel calm and refined. Over time, [...]
How to Make Mudroom Door Stop Slamming with Hydraulic Hinges
Carrying groceries, opening the door and closing it with your shoulder is a common mudroom scenario. It’s the everyday access between outdoors and your home, [...]
UL Certified Door Hinges: Tested for 4 Hinge, 8 Foot Fire Doors
The widely referenced ANSI/BHMA A156.17 standard for self-closing hinges and pivots, for example, specifies testing with three hinges. That works well for typical commercial doors. [...]
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 [...]
Hinges for Narrow Doors: How to Find the Best Hinge for 2ft Door
Narrow doors, like 12", 18", or 24" wide, need hardware that fits their scale, whether indoors or out. But rooftop applications add another layer: the [...]