Carriage Door Hinges: Which Hinge Can Hold 450lbs Barn Leaf and Self Close?
"Hello, I am building carriage doors for my barn. They are 5.5' wide by 8' tall and 3" thick solid wood construction. They likely weigh [...]
Which Commercial Door Hinges Are Best For Busy Retail Entrances?
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
Key to Quiet Living with Soft Close Interior Door Hinges
According to the US National Safety Council, over 300,000 door-related injuries that require emergency room visits occur annually. Many of these injuries, often involving children, [...]
How to Stop a Door From Swinging Open
In high-traffic projects, when a door swings open on its own, it can create serious trouble. It disrupts daily use, and worse—bam!—the door can slam [...]
How to Choose Self Closing Hinges for Fire Rated Doors
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
8ft Interior Door: Meeting Fire Safety with Self Closing Hinges
Spec writers are frequently challenged to source fire-rated, self-closing door hardware that fits their projects. To help, NFPA 80 provides Table 6.4.3.1, which lists the [...]
Fire Door Hinges for Stairwells: Contain Smoke, Save Lives
Quick Answer Self closing fire door hinges automatically shut fire rated doors after each use, stopping smoke and fire from spreading up stairwells and elevator [...]
Waterson Hinges for Interior Soundproof Door: Limits and Fixes
It’s a familiar frustration. A client requests an interior soundproof door for privacy and acoustic control, but once installed, the door refuses to latch completely. [...]
Fire Rated Apartment Entry Door Hinges: Upgrade Your Safety
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
Which Gate Hinges Do Commercial Specifiers in Canada Use for Exterior Gates?
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]