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 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. [...]
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 [...]