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 [...]
3 Types of Door Locks That Don’t Go Well with Waterson Hinges
Waterson self closing door hinges are engineered for smooth, controlled, and ADA-compliant door movement. However, not all types of door locks pair well with their [...]
Self Closing Door Hinges for Door Not Closing Flush
When managing a high-rise residential project, one of the most frustrating issues is a door that won’t close flush. This is especially common near elevator [...]
Spring Loaded Residential Door Hinges: Safe and Durable Multifamily Solution
In multifamily housing, such as apartments and student housing, details matter to residents' comfort. Every element, including residential door hinges, should be thoughtfully selected. It [...]
What Is the ADA Limit for Commercial Self-Closing Door Hinges
A recent customer from Waterson raised a common challenge with self-closing hinges for outward-opening doors. He mentioned the issue is his door does not fully [...]
2024 FEMA Policy: Buy America Requirements for Infrastructure and Hardware Manufacturers
FEMA’s latest Buy America policy is changing the game for hardware manufacturers. To stay eligible for FEMA funding, manufacturers must navigate specific compliance requirements, explore [...]
Commercial Stair Gate Hinges: Secure Baby’s Safety!
In the U.S., interior stair gates frequently require spring hinges to meet safety standards, especially in homes with young children. A family with a toddler [...]
Door Closer Replacement: Save Your Time & Money
Self-closing functionality is extremely important and useful in a variety of environments from commercial entry doors to fire-rated to ADA-compliant and beyond. For many years, [...]
Ideal Spring Hinge Replacement Option: from Regular to Outstanding
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, [...]
Waterson Door Closer Solves Potbelly Dilemma
Historical buildings pepper our cities as story keepers of our past, painting a portrait of significance and aesthetics. For many decades and even centuries, landmark [...]