High Wind Door Closer: Stop Doors Slamming in Wind
Quick Answer Wind slams doors or snatches them open when air pressure inside and outside the building differs, and larger doors catch more force. To [...]
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 [...]
Door Closer Replace Floor Closer: What is Your Retrofit Options When Floor Closer Fails
"Our storefront door runs on a floor closer that has been leaking oil for months. Now the door drifts open and slams shut. The installer [...]
8ft Interior Door: Meeting Fire Safety with Self Closing Hinges
Spec writers are frequently challenged to source fire-rated, self-closing door hardware that fits their projects. To help, NFPA 80 provides Table 6.4.3.1, which lists the [...]
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 [...]
Overhead Door Stops Without Any Floor or Wall Hardware to Install
Quick Answer A hinge with door stop and hold open built in is a simpler alternative to overhead door stops, which require precise sizing and [...]
Five Standards, One Hinge: ADA + NFPA 80 + UL Listed + UL Tested + ICC A117.1
A fire door in a hospital corridor should answer to five authorities, not just one. The fire marshal wants positive latching every time. The ADA [...]
How Noiseless Swing Door Hinges Keep Counter Doors Quiet and Safe
Quick Answer Swing door hinges are ideal for counter and half door applications in courtrooms, banks, factories, and playgrounds, where standard spring hinges close too [...]
Mechanical Door Closer Backcheck Controls for Durable Function
Quick Answer A backcheck is a hydraulic function that slows a door's swing when opened too forcefully, engaging around 70 to 90 degrees to prevent [...]
How to Fix a Door Not Closing Flush: Causes, Fixes & When to Upgrade
Quick Answer A door that won't close flush is usually caused by loose hinge screws, a misaligned strike plate, swollen wood, or in high-rise buildings, [...]