Wind Resistant Garage Door Hinges: How to Stop Garage Doors from Slamming
A customer recently reached out with this concern: “Hello, I have a customer who needs a soft close set of hinges for a garage door [...]
NFPA 80 Residential Fire Door Requirements: 13 Point Inspection Checklist
NFPA 80 is a comprehensive standard that sets the minimum requirements for fire doors or smoke doors, and other protective openings in buildings. It covers [...]
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 [...]
3 Foot Outdoor Gate Hinges: How Speed, Wear, and Opening Angle Matter
Recently, we received this real-world inquiry from a project in San Francisco, CA: “I’m looking for a 316 stainless closer hinge for a double gate [...]
Glass to Glass Shower Door Hinges: What Stops Slipping Issues
“I’m having an issue with glass-to-glass shower door hinges slipping in my steam shower and sauna. Everything is aligned and tight at room temperature, but [...]
Cold Weather Gate Hinges: How Waterson Performs in Winter
When winter comes, temperatures drop—and outdoor fence gates start to behave differently. Wood absorbs moisture and swells, metal contracts slightly, and hardware components shift under [...]
Best ADA Gate Closer in California: Key Features for Long Term Use
A sagging outdoor gate, a pool enclosure that won’t close cleanly, or a coastal project where the closer failed after one season—these are not installation [...]
How to Stop a Door From Swinging Open
In high-traffic projects, when a door swings open on its own, it can create serious trouble. It disrupts daily use, and worse—bam!—the door can slam [...]
A Guide to ADA Door Requirements
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is pivotal in guaranteeing access for individuals with disabilities, directly influencing door hardware selections. ADA guidelines dictate specific parameters [...]