What Hinge to Choose When You Need a Lid to Pop Open and Stay Open
"Hi, I have a government defense application-- I am looking for a spring loaded hinge that wants to hold open. I have a hinged door [...]
Which Gothic Style Door Hinges Can Self Close an Arched Door
"We are restoring a set of arched oak doors on an 1890s chapel. The clients want the doors to close on their own and land [...]
Self Closing Door Hinges for Fire Doors: Achieve Building Safety
Quick Answer Fire doors are required to be self-closing under NFPA 80. They must close and latch reliably from fully open, with most jurisdictions expecting [...]
Wind Tunnel Effect Between Buildings: Why Doors Slam and How to Minimize It
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
Can Waterson Self Closing Spring Hinges Replace Floor Hinges
"I am contacting you on behalf of H.A. Catholic Church here in San Angelo, TX. We have six 23-year-old interior entrance doors that have closures [...]
Carriage Door Hinges: Which Hinge Can Hold 450lbs Barn Leaf and Self Close?
"Hello, I am building carriage doors for my barn. They are 5.5' wide by 8' tall and 3" thick solid wood construction. They likely weigh [...]
Which Commercial Door Hinges Are Best For Busy Retail Entrances?
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
Key to Quiet Living with Soft Close Interior Door Hinges
According to the US National Safety Council, over 300,000 door-related injuries that require emergency room visits occur annually. Many of these injuries, often involving children, [...]
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 [...]