How to Select Between Aluminum and Stainless Steel Hinges for Exterior Wooden Door
"I have a 3070 outdoor wood door, and I'm unsure which hinge material I should choose, stainless steel or aluminum. Do you have any suggestions?" [...]
Installing Frameless Shower Door Hinges: Step by Step with Waterson Hinges
"Do Waterson have frameless glass hinges? Can you send me a guide on how to install them for my shower door?" The answer is yes, [...]
Door Hinge Size Explained: What Size Door Hinges do I Need
Quick Answer Door hinge size depends on door type and weight. Residential interior doors typically use 4in hinges, standard commercial doors use 4.5in, heavy commercial [...]
Door Hinge Maintenance: How to Extend Your Door Performance Lifespan by 3x
Most people never think about their door hinges until something goes wrong. The door starts squeaking. It drags on the floor. It swings too fast [...]
Five Standards, One Hinge: ADA + NFPA 80 + UL Listed + UL Tested + ICC A117.1
A fire door in a hospital corridor should answer to five authorities, not just one. The fire marshal wants positive latching every time. The ADA [...]
How Fire Rating Classifications Work: From Flame Spread to Resistance Time
Quick Answer Fire rating classifications measure two different things: fire resistance rating (ASTM E119), which shows how long an assembly like a door can withstand [...]
Black Glass Door Hinges: When Aesthetic Meets Control
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
What Are the Most Common Issues With Storm Door and How do Waterson Hinges Fix Them
Quick Answer The most common issues with storm door hinges self closing include door slamming from wind gusts, sagging hinges, latches not catching, and closer [...]
How Noiseless Swing Door Hinges Keep Counter Doors Quiet and Safe
Quick Answer Swing door hinges are ideal for counter and half door applications in courtrooms, banks, factories, and playgrounds, where standard spring hinges close too [...]
Mechanical Door Closer Backcheck Controls for Durable Function
Quick Answer A backcheck is a hydraulic function that slows a door's swing when opened too forcefully, engaging around 70 to 90 degrees to prevent [...]