How to Choose Self Closing Hinges Exterior Door
Do windy days keep your door slightly open? Or have you ever had to push a door twice just to make sure it latched properly? [...]
Fire Rated Door vs Non Fire Rated Door: Fire Safety Compared
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
Best ADA Gate Closer in California: Key Features for Long Term Use
A sagging outdoor gate, a pool enclosure that won’t close cleanly, or a coastal project where the closer failed after one season—these are not installation [...]
A Guide to ADA Door Requirements
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is pivotal in guaranteeing access for individuals with disabilities, directly influencing door hardware selections. ADA guidelines dictate specific parameters [...]
How do Hold Open and Door Stop on Hinge Work Together?
Door stop and hold open hinges offer valuable benefits in various situations. A door stop prevents damage to walls by limiting door opening, while hold-open [...]
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, [...]
Counter Swing Door Hinges: Why Hinge Fails & What Will Last
When a counter swing door refuses to stay controlled, swings too fast, slams shut, or becomes unsafe for staff and customers, the issue isn’t the [...]
Soft Close Front Door Hinges: Common Installation Questions Explained
Even the best installers can run into confusion when setting up soft close front door hinges. That’s what happened with an Installation Manager at DOOR [...]
Handicap Bathroom Requirements: What Makes ADA Doors Actually Work
Ever submitted restroom drawings that passed plan check—but failed on-site inspection because the door clipped the clearance or required too much force to open? It’s [...]
Solving The ADA Door Handle Height Conundrum
Commercial partitions — restrooms, shower rooms, and fitting rooms — are easy to overlook. Most of us never think twice about how they open or [...]