6 Features to Choose Commercial Fire Door Closer
"We need a fire door closer for our commercial building that meets code, but still allows the door to stay open during business hours." This [...]
ADA Compliant Door Hinges: What the 5 lb Rule Actually Means for Your Door
Most doors in commercial buildings are not ADA compliant. Not because the architect got it wrong, but because the hardware was specified or installed without [...]
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, [...]
Solving Outdoor Hydraulic Door Closer Problems: From Leaking Oil to Rust and Wear
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 [...]
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 [...]
Decode Waterson Door Hinge Specifications: What SA, SA1 Means
"Why do you guys have so many terms like this? What is SA, SA1, DS… I don’t get it!" If you’ve ever stood at a [...]
Why Waterson Works Only for Side-Swing Horizontal Door Hinges
“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 [...]
ADA Shower Room Requirements Explained
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 Bathroom Requirements Commercial Buildings
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 [...]
BHMA A156.17 Money Saving Single Acting Hinges
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 [...]