Swing Clear Hinge Retrofit: Can a Right Hand Unit Work on a Left Hand Door
"Hi Waterson Team, we received only right hand hinges for the off set hinges. Is there a way to make this work?" A swing clear [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Understand Fire Rated Door Applications and Standards for Safety
In July 2022, the New York Times reported that a tragic fire in a Bronx apartment spread rapidly due to an open door. According to [...]
Should You Paint Waterson Stainless Steel Door Hinges Yourself?
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
Which Baby Safe Door Stopper Actually Holds the Door and Keeps a Child Safe?
"We just had a toddler catch her fingers on a bedroom door in one of our rental units. The parents want to know what we [...]
Door Stop on Hinge: How to Stop and Hold a Door Without Wall Damage
Quick Answer A hold open hinge keeps a door open at a set angle (typically 90°) until manually closed. A door stop on a hinge [...]
Swing Clear Offset Hinges for ADA Doorway Clearance
In hospital corridors, the rushing trolleys need wider door entrance to avoid bumping[...]
Solving The ADA Door Handle Height Conundrum
Quick Answer ADA requires door handles to be centered between 34-48 inches above the floor, operable with one hand, and without tight grasping or twisting. [...]
Solving ADA Recessed Door Swing Clearance Challenges
Every AEC professional eventually meets the same question on a tight jobsite: “What if the door swing clearance doesn’t meet ADA requirements—because the wall, frame, [...]