How to Remove a Door Hinge Pin: A Step by Step Guide
Whether you're taking down a door for painting, fixing a squeak, or clearing space for a large piece of furniture, removing the hinge pins is [...]
High Wind Door Closer: How to Stop Door Slamming and Being Snatched Open?
A residential customer in Melbourne, Australia, recently contacted us with a common but serious problem. “I'm with a community group and we have just completed [...]
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 [...]
NFPA 80 Residential Fire Door Requirements: 13 Point Inspection Checklist
NFPA 80 is a comprehensive standard that sets the minimum requirements for fire doors or smoke doors, and other protective openings in buildings. It covers [...]
Unequal Double Door Closer: Challenges vs Solutions
Double doors commonly performs in various places, such as commercial buildings, schools, hospitals, and large public spaces. These door closers provide the convenience to accommodate [...]
How to Adjust Spring 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 [...]
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, [...]
Door Coordinator: What to Do When It Fails in Heavy Use Doors
Let’s be honest: after a couple of years, even the best-installed double doors start misbehaving. One leaf shuts too early, the other drags behind, and [...]
Hydraulic Door Hinge vs Traditional Door Closer
When it comes to ensuring doors close smoothly and safely, two popular options emerge: spring closers and door closers. Both claim to deliver self-closing functionality, [...]
Why Does My Storm Door Slam Shut: Problems Explained
“I attach photos of the storm door in question. It had one self-closing arm on the bottom and this is now the third time it [...]