David Bolton 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. ... NFPA 80 commercial door hardware door stops and holders facility maintenance fire door compliance Apr 22, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton Nylon Brush Astragals on Door Pairs: A Specifier's Guide to Getting the Seal Right Why the Meeting Stile Gap Is a Problem Worth Solving On any pair of commercial doors, the vertical gap where the two leaves meet in the center is one of the most overlooked details in a hardware sched... astragals commercial door hardware door pairs fire door compliance meeting stile seal Apr 22, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton Hospital Tip Hinges: Why the Tip Shape Matters in Healthcare and Institutional Openings What Is a Hospital Tip Hinge? A hospital tip hinge looks nearly identical to a standard commercial butt hinge at a glance. The difference is in the tip geometry: instead of a flat button tip or a deco... door hinges fire door compliance healthcare hardware hospital tip hinges institutional door hardware Apr 22, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton Specifying Flush Bolts for Inactive Leaves: A Practical Guide for Metal Door Openings Why Flush Bolts Matter on Inactive Door Leaves On a pair of commercial doors, the inactive leaf -- the one that typically stays closed -- needs its own latching solution. That solution is almost alway... door pair hardware fire door compliance flush bolts hollow metal door hardware inactive leaf hardware Apr 22, 2026 Our Blog
