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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
According to NFPA, a fire-rated door must be self-closing, and the fire door hinge position must close when released from a fully open. Additionally, some [...]
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 [...]
Choosing the right door hinge is vital for your home's comfort and functionality, especially with kids, pets, or elderly relatives. When selecting a 4-inch door [...]
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 [...]
Choosing the right door hinge can make all the difference in functionality, safety, and style. Whether you need durability for high-traffic areas, fire-rated options for [...]
In multifamily housing, which encompasses buildings or complexes with multiple separate residential units, our collaboration with the upscale project 50 LEO, crafted by EMBARC Architects, [...]
Spec writers are frequently challenged to locate fire-rated self-closing door hardware that’s suitable for their projects. To assist, NFPA 80 provides Table 6.4.3.1, which lists [...]