Why Are Doors and Gates Harder to Close in the Winter
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
What Is the Best Self Closing Hinge for Glass Doors
Quick Answer The best self-closing hinge for a glass door depends on your setup. If your door swings from another glass panel, use a glass-to-glass [...]
What Leads to Premature Wear in Commercial Storefront Door Hinges
"We manage a retail plaza with twelve tenant entrances. The doors are three years old and we are already replacing hinges on the busiest units. [...]
Heavy Duty Large Door Hinges: How to Spec the Right Hardware for Oversized and 8ft+ Doors
When a door crosses the 7-foot mark, everything changes. The weight multiplies, the leverage on every hinge increases dramatically, and a standard residential or light [...]
How to Choose Self Closing Hinges Exterior Door
Do windy days keep your door slightly open? Or have you ever had to push a door twice just to make sure it latched properly? [...]
What You Need to Know Before Replacing a Door Closer with Fire Rated Spring Hinges on a Fire Door
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
How to Choose Self Closing Hinges for Fire Rated Doors
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
How to Adjust Glass Door Hinges When Door not Close Fully
“We had a glass door installed with self-closing hinges about 3 1/2 years ago. The door at first banged so hard on closing it vibrated [...]
How to Adjust Spring Loaded Door Hinges When Doors Don’t Close Properly
“I have 4 doors all adjusted a little different but all acting the same not wanting to close fully unless opened to a full 90 [...]
Pool Gate Code ISPSC vs. IBC 3109 vs. IRC R4501: Which Applies to Your Pool Fence
Three model codes govern pool barriers in the U.S. They overlap, cross-reference each other, and local amendments frequently override them all. Before you write a [...]