5 Warning Signs a Fire Door Spring Hinge Is About to Fail Inspection
Fire door spring hinges are easy to overlook until inspection day arrives and a deficiency report lands on your desk. NFPA 80 §5.2.1 requires every [...]
How Security Door Hinges Prevent Unauthorized Entry in High Traffic Facilities
"When most people think about door security, they think about locks. But a lock is only as effective as the door it is mounted on." [...]
How to Provide Your Door Information to Waterson to Get Product Recommendations
If you're new to Waterson Hinges and not sure how to get started, this page is for you. We get a lot of inquiries every [...]
Black Hinges on White Doors: How the High Contrast Hardware Combination Works
"We're updating our entryway white shaker doors throughout. Everyone keeps saying go matte black for the hinges, but I want to make sure I'm not [...]
How to Make Mudroom Door Stop Slamming with Hydraulic Hinges
Carrying groceries, opening the door and closing it with your shoulder is a common mudroom scenario. It’s the everyday access between outdoors and your home, [...]
How Self Closing Fire Door Hinges Save Your Life in Stairwell and Elevator Shaft
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 [...]
Can Powder Coated Door Hinges Be Disassembled Without Damage?
We are on a tight schedule and need a specific color match for our project and hoping to have our powdercoater do this quickly for [...]
Handicap Bathroom Door Requirements: What Makes ADA Doors Actually Work
Ever submitted restroom drawings that passed plan check—but failed on-site inspection because the door clipped the clearance or required too much force to open? It’s [...]
How to Fix Spring Hinges (and When Fixing Isn’t Enough)
I have currently used some common spring hinges on my office doors, which now cause terrible slamming and vibration. Can Waterson fix the problem? Also, [...]
Commercial Vertical Platform Lift: Why It Matter in Retail Area
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any business open to the public must provide equal access for individuals with disabilities. This isn’t just about [...]