Making Every Door Safer with ADA Compliant Door Closers
Imagine pushing a door with all your strength, only to feel it resist, close too fast, or not open wide enough. For individuals with disabilities, [...]
Imagine pushing a door with all your strength, only to feel it resist, close too fast, or not open wide enough. For individuals with disabilities, [...]
“Hello Waterson team, Wondering if any of your soft closing hinges are suitable for horizontal installation. The range of motion is between 20 and 8 [...]
Outdoor door closers often rust over time when exposed to temperature swings and humidity. While they may work fine at first, most require frequent lubrication [...]
Will you be happy with a shower room door that is hard to open or has a limited opening angle? No. This is an accessibility [...]
ADA compliance in commercial bathrooms isn’t just about meeting regulations—it’s about creating spaces that welcome and empower everyone. Key standards across Florida, Texas, and California [...]
Standard ANSI/BHMA A156.17-2014 establishes requirements for Self Closing Hinges & Pivots. In 5.3.1 cycle requirements, it clearly states different grades of single acting hinges. Although [...]
Not everyone knows the critical hinge code that might affect the safety and functionality of the door operation. Choosing the right quality is what needs [...]
Whether you're specifying fire-rated assemblies, assessing compliance, or simply aiming for safer design, understanding fire rating classifications is key. These standards distinguish how materials and [...]
Individuals who rely on wheelchairs for day-to-day mobility find themselves at times with unnecessary doorway challenges. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), doors [...]
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 [...]