Storm Door Hinges: Everything You Need to Know Before and After You Buy
If your storm door is squeaking, sagging, or slamming shut every time someone walks in, there's a good chance your hinges are the problem. For [...]
Waterson Hinges for Interior Soundproof Door: Limits and Fixes
It’s a familiar frustration. A client requests an interior soundproof door for privacy and acoustic control, but once installed, the door refuses to latch completely. [...]
Fire Rated Apartment Entry Door Hinges: Upgrade Your Safety
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
How Do Commercial Glass Door Hinges Affect Acoustics and User Safety
"We installed frameless glass doors in our client's open plan office, and now every door slam echoes through the entire floor. The tenant is also [...]
What Are the Most Common Issues With Storm Door and How do Waterson Hinges Fix Them
Quick Answer The most common issues with storm door hinges self closing include door slamming from wind gusts, sagging hinges, latches not catching, and closer [...]
Soft Close Shower Door Hinges: Slam Free Rust Free Matter
Quick Answer Soft close shower door hinges use hydraulic damping that engages around 15 to 20 degrees before the door fully closes, slowing the glass [...]
Why Public Restroom Door Hinges Need to Be Self Closing, Soft Closing, and ADA Compliant
Picture this: a wheelchair user trying to enter a public restroom on their own. One hand is on the wheel, the other has to pull [...]
Slow Closing Door Hinges: How Hydraulic Hinges Deal with Negative Pressure
"This is the barn door exposed to negative pressure. Because of this, I don't need the spring-loaded hinge to help it close. I need to [...]
Glass Door Hinge Types: Glass-to-Glass, Glass-to-Wall & Glass-to-Frame Explained
Why do so many office glass doors start dragging or cracking after just a few months? Often, it’s not the glass—it’s the hinge. The wrong [...]
University Office Door Hinges: The Self-Closing & Anti-Slam Solution That Works
University office doors take a beating. Professors, students, staff, and maintenance crews pass through them dozens of times a day. The door opening/closing often in [...]