David Bolton Specifying Privacy Mortise Latchsets for Commercial Interiors: A Practical Guide Why Privacy Mortise Latchsets Deserve Closer Attention on Your Hardware Schedule Privacy locking functions show up on nearly every commercial project -- restrooms, exam rooms, counseling offices, priv... Grade 1 hardware commercial door hardware institutional hardware mortise latchsets privacy hardware Apr 22, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton 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... commercial door hardware door protection door stops and holders floor stop hardware specification Apr 22, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton How to Specify Door Perimeter Weatherstrip: A Practical Guide for Commercial Projects Getting Door Perimeter Seals Right the First Time Perimeter weatherstrip is one of the most overlooked line items in a commercial hardware specification, yet it directly affects energy performance, oc... commercial door hardware door perimeter seal door specification gasketing weatherstrip Apr 22, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton Self-Closing Doors Done Right: Choosing and Installing Spring Hinges Why Spring Hinges Get Specified -- and Where They Fall Short Spring hinges are one of the oldest self-closing solutions in the hardware catalog, yet they remain widely misapplied. Contractors, facilit... commercial door hardware door hardware installation self-closing doors spring hinges stainless steel hinges Apr 22, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton Storeroom Function Locksets: How to Specify the Right Grade and Finish for Your Project What Is a Storeroom Function Lockset -- and When Do You Actually Need One? A storeroom function lockset keeps a door locked from the outside at all times, requiring a key for entry. The inside knob or... commercial door hardware cylindrical locks hardware specification locksets storeroom function Apr 22, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton Privacy Knob Latchsets in Commercial Buildings: What Facility Managers and Contractors Need to Know What This Guide Covers Privacy latchsets are one of the most commonly misspecified door hardware functions in commercial construction. Whether you are a contractor roughing in restrooms at a school, a... ADA compliance BHMA grades commercial door hardware door hardware specification privacy latchsets Apr 22, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton Fire-Rated Access Doors: What Contractors and Facility Managers Need to Know What Is a Fire-Rated Access Door? A fire-rated access door is a listed assembly that provides maintenance personnel or inspectors entry to concealed building systems -- think plumbing valves, electric... code compliance commercial door hardware facility maintenance fire-rated access doors life safety Apr 22, 2026 Our Blog
David Bolton Commercial Lock Functions Explained: Mortise, Cylindrical, Deadbolts, and Outside Exit Trims What Are Lock Functions and Why Do They Matter? A lock function describes exactly how a door behaves from both sides: who can enter, who can exit freely, and under what conditions a key or credential ... classroom security commercial door hardware egress code compliance lock functions mortise locksets Apr 19, 2026 Our Blog
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