Fire-rated door is a matter of life and death. Waterson hinges provide the durability, ADA compliance, and enhanced safety needed for secure residential living.
When a counter swing door refuses to stay controlled, swings too fast, slams shut, or becomes unsafe for staff and customers, the issue isn’t the [...]
Recently, during a customer visit, a facility manager asked a great question. They were upgrading several doors in a mixed-use building and noticed that our [...]
According to FEMA, about 6,600 residential garage fires occur annually in the U.S., causing 30 deaths, 400 injuries, and $457 million in property loss. One [...]
When it comes to garage entry doors—especially the one connecting your garage to your home—safety, convenience, and control are essential. Many homeowners assume that a [...]
Have you ever bought a door hinge only to find it was the wrong radius? This mistake can lead to frustrating misalignments, binding doors, and [...]
When fire happens, every second matters. In that chaos, the stairwell is your designated escape route. It’s where people instinctively run and expect to get [...]
When choosing door hinges, you need to understand the difference between full mortise and non-mortise hinges—especially if you're concerned with durability, aesthetics, and application suitability. [...]
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 [...]
Garage doors are opened and closed multiple times a day. Without the right spring hinges, a range of issues can arise. Traditional spring hinges often [...]
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 [...]