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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
In many educational institutions, ensuring the safety and well-being of the students and staff is paramount. A significant part of this safety protocol involves the [...]
In architecture, true innovation often lies in the details. The backcheck, a hydraulic function in door closers, is a small yet important feature that ensures [...]
In a hotel in Montclair, New Jersey, the staff is faced with a common but difficult problem: their fire-rated wood door hinges are failing to [...]