David Bolton Continuous Hinges: Solving High-Traffic Door Problems in Commercial Buildings What Are Continuous Hinges and Who Needs Them? Continuous hinges -- also called piano hinges or full-length hinges -- run the full height of a door, distributing load and stress evenly along the entir... commercial door hardware continuous hinges door hardware specification electrified hinges heavy duty hinges Apr 19, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton Electrified Door Hardware 101: Access Control Integration for Modern Commercial Buildings What Is Electrified Door Hardware? Electrified door hardware refers to any door-mounted device that uses electrical current to control locking, latching, or holding functions. When integrated with an ... Access Control Code Compliance Commercial Door Hardware Electrified Hardware Life Safety Apr 18, 2026 HES Electric Strike Informational Videos
David Bolton Exit Device Basics: Panic Bar Types, Fire Ratings, and Code Compliance Explained What Is an Exit Device (Panic Bar)? An exit device -- commonly called a panic bar, crash bar, or push bar -- is a door-latching assembly that releases the latch when pressure is applied in the directi... code compliance egress hardware exit devices fire exit hardware panic hardware Apr 18, 2026 HES Electric Strike Informational Videos
David Bolton ADA-Compliant Door Hardware: What Facility Managers Need to Know Why ADA Door Hardware Compliance Matters for Your Facility Whether you manage a school, medical office, retail center, or industrial campus, ADA-compliant door hardware is not optional -- it is a lega... ADA Compliance Accessibility Code Compliance Door Hardware Facility Management Apr 18, 2026 HES Electric Strike Informational Videos
David Bolton Sargent 565 Metal End Cap Kit Upgrade Tired of Cracked Panic Bar Caps? Upgrade to the Sargent 565 Metal End Cap Kit In high-traffic environments like schools, hospitals, and retail hubs, door hardware takes a beating. One of the most comm... Jan 1, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton How to Fix a Sagging Sargent Lever: The 97-0425 Hub Spring Guide Why Is My Sargent Lever Sagging? Sargent 700 Series ET Trim is built for high-traffic use, but like any mechanical system, the internal springs bear the brunt of the work. Over thousands of cycles, th... Jan 1, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton Anatomy of a Door Closer Door closers are a simple, yet complex feat of engineering. Simply put, they are just a compound product made of two springs, a rack and pinion assembly,rubber-gasketed adjustmentscrews, filled sealed... Nov 29, 2024 Our Blog
David Bolton Outswinging Door Security Suggestions 3 Outswinging Exterior door security measures you can make 1) Check to see that all your exterior outswinging doors have NRP or Safety Stud feature: NRP Non-Removable Pin (NRP) for Medium Security : T... Jul 26, 2024 Our Blog
Gardner-Tobin, Inc., Kathy Bolton GREENGUARD GOLD Certified Gasketing Building products impact not only the natural environment, but also the built environment where people spend up to 90% of their time. Interior products can emit hundreds of chemicals, called volatile ... Jul 26, 2024 Our Blog
David Bolton Hospitals and Door Hardware As I am visiting a hospital today, I thought I'd share a bit of the door hardware on the patient room door. Protecting the door - so that it stands up to the day to day abuse is the goal of protecting... Jul 26, 2024 Our Blog
