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.
Quick Answer Door hinges come in three main types: heavy duty stainless steel hinges, ideal for commercial and fire rated doors, supporting up to 440lbs [...]
Quick Answer Waterson's 4 inch self closing door hinges are designed for residential use, fitting modern door and frame patterns with round or square corner [...]
Quick Answer Yes, fire doors are required to be self-closing under NFPA 80. They must close and latch reliably from fully open, with most jurisdictions [...]
Quick Answer Fire rating classifications measure two different things: fire resistance rating (ASTM E119), which shows how long an assembly like a door can withstand [...]
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 [...]
Quick Answer Self closing fire door hinges automatically shut fire rated doors after each use, stopping smoke and fire from spreading up stairwells and elevator [...]
Quick Answer NFPA 80 is the standard that defines minimum requirements for fire door installation, inspection, and maintenance in buildings. It requires fire doors to [...]
Quick Answer A full mortise hinge is cut into the door and frame for a flush, strong, professional finish; ideal for heavy, fire-rated, or commercial [...]
Quick Answer Yes. Under IRC Section R302.5.1, any door connecting an attached garage to living space must be self-closing to block fire and carbon monoxide. [...]
Quick Answer Spring loaded garage door hinges should be selected based on five key criteria: anti-slam hydraulic damping to prevent violent closures, fire-rated construction meeting [...]