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The Fire Door Audit That Gets Heavy-Duty Kick-Down Holders Flagged Every Time

Why This Comes Up at Inspection -- Not at Spec Time This article is for facility managers facing an annual fire door inspection, contractors walking a punch list, and anyone who has ever found a kick-...

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Apr 23, 2026 Our Blog

When a Door Stop Needs to Hold, Not Just Stop: Specifying Spring Plunger Holders in High-Traffic Openings

Stop vs. Hold: A Distinction That Gets Overlooked on the Hardware Schedule This article is for contractors, facility managers, and architects who need to choose the right floor-mounted door control de...

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Apr 23, 2026 Our Blog

Automatic Door Holders on Fire Corridor Doors: Why the Hold-Open Position Matters More Than the Device Itself

Why This Matters to Contractors, Facility Managers, and Architects This article covers a specific field problem that comes up repeatedly on fire-rated corridor and smoke-barrier doors: the automatic d...

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Apr 23, 2026 Our Blog

Kick-Down Door Holders: Where They Work, Where They Don't, and How to Spec the Right Stop

What This Guide Covers Kick-down door holders are one of the most misused pieces of hardware in commercial buildings. They are inexpensive, easy to install, and genuinely useful in the right setting. ...

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Apr 22, 2026 Our Blog

Floor Stop or Wall Stop? Choosing the Right Door Stop for Commercial Openings

Why the Right Door Stop Matters More Than You Think A door stop is one of the smallest line items on a hardware schedule, but specify the wrong type and you end up with damaged walls, bent closer arms...

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Apr 22, 2026 Our Blog