Why Does My Door Slam When the Window Is Open, and How to Solve That
"My issue is similar to a garage door situation: when the windows are closed in the room the door requires extra spring tension to fully [...]
How to Prevent Glass Doors from Slamming: Anti-Slam Hinges That Actually Work
Glass doors are everywhere in modern design, and it’s easy to see why. They look clean, bring in more natural light, and help the space [...]
Heavy Duty Hydraulic Hinges vs Traditional Hinges
“I need the hydraulic damper function, but I don’t need self-closing. I can’t find this solution in the market. Can Waterson help?” Donovan Teo, Hardware [...]
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 [...]
High Wind Door Closer: How to Stop Door Slamming and Being Snatched Open?
A residential customer in Melbourne, Australia, recently contacted us with a common but serious problem. “I'm with a community group and we have just completed [...]
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 [...]
Wind Tunnel Effect: Why Doors Slam and How to Minimize It
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
How to Stop a Door From Swinging Open
In high-traffic projects, when a door swings open on its own, it can create serious trouble. It disrupts daily use, and worse—bam!—the door can slam [...]
Why Does My Storm Door Slam Shut: Problems Explained
“I attach photos of the storm door in question. It had one self-closing arm on the bottom and this is now the third time it [...]
Storm Door Spring Hinges: Everything You Need to Know
Tired of your storm door being a hassle? The key to smooth operation is in its spring hinges. In this guide, we'll explore the different [...]