Which Commercial Door Hinges Are Best for High Traffic Entrances in Canada?
"We're fitting out the main entrance on a mid-rise in Calgary. 3070 hollow metal pair, roughly 220 lbs per leaf, barrier-free path, and the owner [...]
Can a Tension Hinge Hold a Door Open? When to Specify a Hold Open Hinge
Quick Answer No. Waterson closer hinges are spring-powered self-closing hinges, not friction hinges, so tightening the speed control will not make a door stay at [...]
How to Fix Spring Hinges (and When Fixing Isn’t Enough)
Quick Answer Yes, many spring hinge problems like slamming and vibration can be fixed by lubricating, adjusting tension, or re-aligning the door, but traditional spring [...]
ADA Shower Room Requirements Explained
Quick Answer An ADA transfer shower must be exactly 36" x 36" with a 36-inch entry. A standard roll-in shower must be at least 30" [...]
How to Choose Iron Gate Closer for Maximum Property Safety
Quick Answer Choose a gate closer rated for the gate’s weight and size, with adjustable closing force and speed, stainless steel construction, and a mounting [...]
Spring Loaded Door Hinges for Multifamily Residential Buildings
For multifamily buildings, specify self-closing spring hinges listed for use on fire-rated doors and adjustable to ADA closing speed and opening force. They replace a [...]
Cold Weather vs Hot Weather Hinges: How to Deal with Seasonal Change?
Most people only notice their Gate hinges when something's already broken. The gate won't close, the latch misses the strike plate, and the hinge squeaks [...]
What Is a Door Coordinator? How It Works and When You Need One
Quick Answer A door coordinator makes the inactive leaf of a pair close before the active leaf, so the active leaf can close over the [...]
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 [...]
How to Adjust Gate Hinges When Self Closing Gates Go Wrong
My gate is showing hold open at 90 degrees and won’t close unless it is pushed. I don’t need and didn’t request a hold-open function— [...]