Why Won’t My Self Closing Door Hinges Close in Cold Weather
Quick Answer An exterior door that closes fine in summer but won't latch in winter is usually affected by two things: weather stripping that stiffens [...]
How to Fix Spring Hinges (and When Fixing Isn’t Enough)
Quick Answer Yes, many spring hinge problems like slamming and vibration can be fixed by lubricating, adjusting tension, or re-aligning the door, but traditional spring [...]
Which Residential Door Hinges Do U.S. OEMs Choose for Upscale Interior Doors
Quick Answer For upscale interior doors, U.S. manufacturers specify residential door hinges in a 4″ x 4″ full mortise, Grade 1 format, sized to the [...]
Spring Loaded Door Hinges for Multifamily Residential Buildings
For multifamily buildings, specify self-closing spring hinges listed for use on fire-rated doors and adjustable to ADA closing speed and opening force. They replace a [...]
Why Are Doors and Gates Harder to Close in the Winter
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
Commercial Hinge Template: Why Waterson Hinge Gauge is Thicker, and What to Check Before a Retrofit
"The hinges were not a direct replacement to my existing 4 inch hinges. The bolt pattern was different. This caused me to drill and tap [...]
Which Self Closing Glass Clamp Hinges Suit Frameless Commercial Door Systems?
A frameless door has no rail for an overhead closer and no stile to carry the load, so self closing glass clamp hinges have to [...]
Which Commercial Door Hinges Are Best for High Traffic Entrances in Canada?
"We're fitting out the main entrance on a mid-rise in Calgary. 3070 hollow metal pair, roughly 220 lbs per leaf, barrier-free path, and the owner [...]
Retrofit: Is Your Standard Hinge Clearance Enough for the Waterson Hinge Barrel
"I bought these to replace standard 4 inch hinges, which, when open are 4 inches wide x 4 high. The Waterson hinges are 4 5/16 [...]
What Hinge to Choose When You Need a Lid to Pop Open and Stay Open
"Hi, I have a government defense application-- I am looking for a spring loaded hinge that wants to hold open. I have a hinged door [...]