Garage Door Closer: Built for Safety, Designed for Real Life
Quick Answer Yes, garage-to-house doors are required to be self-closing in most jurisdictions under NFPA 80, as they serve as a fire barrier between the [...]
Do Garage Doors Need to Be Self Closing & Soft Closing
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. [...]
Spring Loaded Garage Door Hinges: Fire Safe and Anti Slam Benefits
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 [...]
Garage Door Hinges Replacement: What to Know Before You Install Waterson Self Closing Hinges
Switching from standard door hinges to Waterson self-closing fire door hinges sounds straightforward. But as one installer found out, there's one thing most guides don't [...]
Why Is My Garage Door Not Closing in Cold Weather: Weather Stripping Problems Explained
Recently, we have heard this question quite often from homeowners, inspectors, and contractors in colder regions: We have a very cold winter and the weather [...]
Wind Resistant Garage Door Hinges: How to Stop Garage Doors from Slamming
A customer recently reached out with this concern: “Hello, I have a customer who needs a soft close set of hinges for a garage door [...]