Overcoming Screen Door Spring Hinge Challenges: Expert Tactics
Quick Answer If your screen door slams or is hard to open, start by tightening the flat head screw on the hydraulic cylinder to slow [...]
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 [...]
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?" [...]
Door Closer vs Spring Hinges: How to Save Time and Money in Large Project
Self-closing functionality is extremely important and useful in a variety of environments from commercial entry doors to fire-rated to ADA-compliant and beyond. For many years, [...]
Spring Loaded Hydraulic Door Hinge vs Traditional Door Closer: What’s The Difference
When it comes to ensuring doors close smoothly and safely, two popular options emerge: spring closers and door closers. Both claim to deliver self-closing functionality, [...]
Staggered Door Hinges: What They Are and When You Need Them
"I need 4 hinges for this door. It's less than 1 mile from the ocean. The door is very heavy, 150-200 lbs. They are 4" [...]
A Guide to Waterson Self Closing Outdoor Gate Hinges: Pool, Garden, Driveway & Industrial Applications
"Choosing the right gate hinge comes down to four things: gate type, environment, weight capacity, and code compliance." In case you are uncertain about how [...]
Why Public Restroom Door Hinges Need to Be Self Closing, Soft Closing, and ADA Compliant
Picture this: a wheelchair user trying to enter a public restroom on their own. One hand is on the wheel, the other has to pull [...]