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 [...]
Which Steam Room Door Hinges Survive Commercial Heat: Mechanical or Hydraulic?
"Door size is 84" x 36" x 1.5" thick. Solid cedar with a 3.5" hinge stile and glass insert. It is for a commercial steam [...]
Patio Door Hinges: How to Stop Your Door from Slamming in the Wind?
"I'd like to order a set of these for my patio door hinges. Our discussion is below. Winds are getting heavy and I need something [...]
Self Closing Gate Hinges A2 vs A4: Which Waterson Hinge Configuration Actually Fit Your Heavy Gate?
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]