Piston Closers vs Screen Door Closers: What’s the Real Difference?
So what actually separates a piston closer from a screen door closer? And more importantly, if you're a homeowner who's tired of dealing with [...]
Overcoming Screen Door Spring Hinge Challenges: Expert Tactics
A screen door with faulty spring hinges and a hydraulic closer is difficult to open and slams shut loudly. This poses a potential safety risk [...]
Adjustable Weld On Gate Hinges: Why It’s Special and What to Specify
Most professionals don’t struggle finding strong hinges — they struggle finding ones that stay aligned, smooth, and consistent after thousands of cycles ‘to meet the [...]
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 [...]
What Is the Best Metal Post to Wood Gate Hinge for Heavy Marine Environment Gates?
“We need 3 hinge sets for gate hinges, flat black finish, for salt/marine environment. The gate thickness we have is 2” thick, and the jamb [...]
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, [...]
Can Powder Coated Door Hinges Be Disassembled Without Damage?
We are on a tight schedule and need a specific color match for our project and hoping to have our powdercoater do this quickly for [...]
How to Stop Wood Veneer Door Slamming and Edge Cracking
Wood veneer doors often look flawless on drawings. However, once installed and placed into daily use, performance issues begin to appear. Over time, doors may [...]
Can Waterson Tension Hinge Hold a Door Open by Tightening the Brake
If you specify hardware long enough, you know this question will eventually come up. Recently, we received an interesting and practical request: “Customer was asking [...]