Why Does My Door Slam When the Window Is Open, and How to Solve That
"My issue is similar to a garage door situation: when the windows are closed in the room the door requires extra spring tension to fully [...]
Heavy Duty Large Door Hinges: How to Spec the Right Hardware for Oversized and 8ft+ Doors
When a door crosses the 7-foot mark, everything changes. The weight multiplies, the leverage on every hinge increases dramatically, and a standard residential or light [...]
Why Spring Hinges Lose Closing Force Over Time: The Cycle Testing in ANSI/BHMA A156.17
Spring hinges are specified for stairwell corridors, high-traffic commercial openings, and applications where an overhead closer is not an option for clearance, aesthetics, or installation [...]
What Marine Stainless Hinges Actually Need to Survive Salt Air, Chlorine, and Coastal Wind
Last year, you specified a gate hinge and it passed the inspection. Eighteen months later, the spring started to seize, the barrel is rust-streaked, and [...]
How to Adjust Spring Loaded Door Hinges When Doors Don’t Close Properly
“I have 4 doors all adjusted a little different but all acting the same not wanting to close fully unless opened to a full 90 [...]
Cold Weather Gate Hinges: How Waterson Performs in Winter
When winter comes, temperatures drop—and outdoor fence gates start to behave differently. Wood absorbs moisture and swells, metal contracts slightly, and hardware components shift under [...]
5 Warning Signs a Fire Door Spring Hinge Is About to Fail Inspection
Fire door spring hinges are easy to overlook until inspection day arrives and a deficiency report lands on your desk. NFPA 80 §5.2.1 requires every [...]
How Security Door Hinges Prevent Unauthorized Entry in High Traffic Facilities
"When most people think about door security, they think about locks. But a lock is only as effective as the door it is mounted on." [...]
Heavy Duty Weldable Gate Hinges: Are You Spec’ing the Right One?
"I'm looking for a self-closing, weldable gate hinge that can support at least 200 lbs per pair and is reasonably priced." If you've spent any [...]
How to Provide Your Frameless Glass Door Information to Waterson to Get Product Recommendations
If you're new to Waterson Hinges and not sure how to get started, this page is for you. We get a lot of inquiries every [...]