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 [...]
How to Adjust Spring Loaded Door Hinges When Doors Don’t Close Properly
“I have 4 doors all adjusted a little different but all acting the same not wanting to close fully unless opened to a full 90 [...]
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 under [...]
Patio Door Hinges: How to Stop Your Door from Slamming in the Wind?
"I'd like to order a set of these for my Anderson patio door hinges. Our discussion is below. Winds are getting heavy and I need [...]
Typical Problems of Entry Door Hinges: How Can I Fix Them?
Quick Summary Entry door hinge problems, such as creaking, misalignment, ghost swing, or slamming, usually happen because standard hinges lack the load capacity, closing control, [...]
Adjustable Weld On Gate Hinges: Why It’s Special and What to Specify
Most professionals don’t struggle finding strong hinges — they struggle finding ones that stay aligned, smooth, and consistent after thousands of cycles ‘to meet the [...]
Can Waterson Tension Hinge Hold a Door Open by Tightening the Brake
If you specify hardware long enough, you know this question will eventually come up. Recently, we received an interesting and practical request: “Customer was asking [...]
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— [...]
3 Essential Features in a Gate Closer for Chain Link Fence
Chain link fence gates are common in everything from residential yards to sports fields and industrial zones. They’re strong, practical, and offer clear visibility. However, [...]
Gate Hinge Adjustment: How to Fix a Gate That Stays Open
Recently, a customer reached out about his Waterson marine grade spring gate hinges installed on a beachside gate. Although he specifically requested non hold open [...]