David Bolton Getting the Closer Right for ADA: Opening Force, Sweep Time, and the Adjustments That Actually Matter What This Guide Covers and Who It Is For ADA closer compliance is not a product decision -- it is an adjustment decision. A Grade 1 closer installed on the wrong setting can fail the 5-pound opening-f... ADA compliance accessibility hardware commercial doors door closers opening force Jul 27, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton Delayed Action on a Door Closer: The Accessibility Feature Nobody Adjusts Correctly What Is Delayed Action on a Door Closer? Delayed action is a hydraulic closer feature that holds the door open momentarily after it reaches a set angle -- typically somewhere in the range of 70 to 90 ... ADA accessibility closer adjustment commercial doors door closers hardware specification Jul 26, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton Center-Hung Pivots vs Offset Pivots: Choosing the Right Pivot Type Before the Door Gets Hung Two Pivot Types, Two Different Jobs This article helps contractors, facility managers, and specifiers choose between center-hung and offset pivots before a door is prepped or a floor is poured. Get th... commercial doors door hardware floor closers hardware specification pivots Jun 28, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton ADA Wheelchair Ramp Thresholds: Why the 24-Inch Width Is a Starting Point, Not a Final Measurement What This Article Covers and Who It Helps An ADA-compliant wheelchair ramp threshold is one of the last pieces of hardware ordered and one of the first to cause a punch-list problem. This guide is for... ADA compliance accessible hardware commercial doors door hardware installation thresholds May 20, 2026 Our Blog
