Do Garage Doors Need to Be Self Closing & Soft Closing
Quick Answer Yes. Under IRC Section R302.5.1, any door connecting an attached garage to living space must be self-closing to block fire and carbon monoxide. [...]
Solving ADA Recessed Door Swing Clearance Challenges
Every AEC professional eventually meets the same question on a tight jobsite: “What if the door swing clearance doesn’t meet ADA requirements—because the wall, frame, [...]
Spring Loaded Garage Door Hinges: Fire Safe and Anti Slam Benefits
Quick Answer Spring loaded garage door hinges should be selected based on five key criteria: anti-slam hydraulic damping to prevent violent closures, fire-rated construction meeting [...]
Storm Door Hinges: Everything You Need to Know Before and After You Buy
If your storm door is squeaking, sagging, or slamming shut every time someone walks in, there's a good chance your hinges are the problem. For [...]
How to Remove a Door Hinge Pin: A Step by Step Guide
Whether you're taking down a door for painting, fixing a squeak, or clearing space for a large piece of furniture, removing the hinge pins is [...]
How Many Spring Hinges for a Fire Door Per NFPA 80 Requirements
"We have a large project and need 52 hinges total. Should I go with 3 or 4 hinges per door?" Well, the answer depends on [...]
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 [...]
How do Hold Open and Door Stop on Hinge Work Together?
Quick Answer A hold open hinge keeps a door open at a set angle (typically 90°) until manually closed. A door stop on a hinge [...]
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.” [...]