Decode Waterson Door Hinge Specifications: What SA, SA1 Means
"Why do you guys have so many terms like this? What is SA, SA1, DS… I don’t get it!" If you’ve ever stood at a [...]
Why Does My Storm Door Slam Shut: Problems Explained
“I attach photos of the storm door in question. It had one self-closing arm on the bottom and this is now the third time it [...]
Gate Closer Cold Weather: How to Cold Proof Your Front Gate
You’ve specified heavy gates that operate flawlessly year-round—then winter hits. Suddenly, the closer resists, gates refuse to latch, and frost creeps across hinges. In cold [...]
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 [...]
Mortise Hinge vs Surface Hinge: Key Differences and Applications
Door and gate hinges rarely make the spec sheet headline, but they’re where projects win or lose inspections. One wrong call between mortise and surface [...]
Soft Close Shower Door Hinges: Slam Free Rust Free Matter
Imagine the homeowner’s first shower in their brand-new bathroom. Instead of peace—bang—the glass shatters! One careless detail becomes a costly failure. This is why contractors [...]
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 [...]
Is Self Closing Garage Door Hinge A Fire Safety Solution?
According to FEMA, about 6,600 residential garage fires occur annually in the U.S., causing 30 deaths, 400 injuries, and $457 million in property loss. One [...]
Is Spring Piano Hinge Strong Enough for Your Door?
If your door weighs more than 100 lb, can a spring piano hinge really handle it—or will it fail early? Spring piano hinges give you [...]
Floor Hinges for Glass Doors vs Glass Door Spring Hinges
When working with glass doors—whether frameless panels, aluminum frames, or glass-to-glass systems—the type of hinge you specify can affect not just how the door closes, [...]