Waterproof Hinges: The End of Rust and Gate Failures in Humidity
You’re managing gates in a high-humidity, high-chlorine environment — a water-park ride entrance, a service access, or a perimeter barrier. Then it happens — one [...]
Outdoor Shower Door Hinges: Why They Sag & What Will Last
It happens all the time. A client’s outdoor shower door hinges looks perfect in the drawings—sleek lines, stainless accents, minimal framing—but three months later, it [...]
Mortise Hinge vs Surface Hinge: Key Differences and Applications
Door and gate hinges rarely make the spec sheet headline, but they’re where projects win or lose inspections. One wrong call between mortise and surface [...]
Why Waterson Works Only for Side-Swing Horizontal Door Hinges
“Hello Waterson team, Wondering if any of your soft closing hinges are suitable for horizontal installation. The range of motion is between 20 and 8 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]