What You Should Know About Door Closers

A door closer is a device commonly seen in commercial and public buildings. As the name suggests, it enables a door to close whenever it opens. Most people would not realize the importance of this simple device not until a problem already arises. Before we fully understand what it can do to our homes or business buildings, we must first know the basics.

Types of Door Closers. Door closers can come in different types, depending on what you need. They can be concealed in frame and concealed in floor or surface mounted. Closers that are surface mounted have four different types. These include the regular arm, top jamb mounted, slide track arm and the parallel arm. Overhead type closers are mostly surface mounted, even though there are a lot of manufacturers that offers concealed models also like Norton 7900 overhead concealed and the Rixson 27 series. These are mounted inside of a pocket of the door frame though sometimes they can also be mounted in the floor under the pivot area directly and are concealed completely. The surface mounted ones are those with the small boxes attached on the door's top corner. The arms that are jointed are the ones extended from the top level of the box on to the frame where this is bolted in.

Door closers can either be automatic and manual. The ones that we mostly see and are more common are the manual type door closers. Actually, there are over 70% of commercial building in North America that uses this type of door closer.

How does a door closer works? Manual Door Closer - Either the jamb mounted or the overhead works on the air pressure principle and stored energy. This device is storing the energy that is being generated whenever somebody pushes the door open. After the energy has been generated, it will then use the stored energy to close the door automatically even without someone applying any force to close it. It is also equipped with hydraulic damper or spring mechanism which enables you to control its closing speed.

Automatic Door Closers - These kinds of door closers are using electrical power instead of the energy that is stored by a human. This kind of door closer is usually more expensive. This most of the time comes with a remote control for the device and a security alarm that you can turn on whenever you need it. Automatic door closer is less common than manual ones as it needs more power to operate.

Importance. Now that we have learned the basics of door closers, you may now choose what is best for you. Why do you need anyway? Well actually these provide you a lot of advantages. Door closers are important because it helps contain sounds from outside of the door, closes the door for security purposes and privacy. Whenever the temperature changes, wind or gusts a door may swing out of control and may be very injurious to very old and very young people. That is why the door closer can also be a safety device that can protect or reduce a potential injury to someone. A door closer is also very critical in fire doors to prevent spreading of fire. Also, it allows people to pass through easily during emergencies.

Doors are as important as any parts of the house. This is where you come in and out of your homes or offices. That is why it is suggested to add electronic door closers so you can freely move in and out without having to worry that it is left open. Or you may want to try exit devices.

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February 23 2010 | Home Improvement | No Comments »

Home Essentials: Home Rugs

If you are fond of looking at magazines or books about interior designing, you will be amazed on how they design each room regardless of its size. If you are a keen observer, you will notice that 98% of these pictures have rugs on them. Why? Because rugs play a very important role in enhancing any room.

One major advantage of using area rugs is that they are cheap. You do not need to spend too much buying other room accessories and ornaments to beautify an area. Moreover, these rugs protect you from the cold tiles and concrete floors. The hardwood floors are also protected from scratches made by furniture.

It may sound easy but there are certain factors that you need to keep in mind. Remember, you need the correct pieces together and place them in appropriate places to give you that stylish new room.

The first thing you need to consider is your room area. Determining the room size will give you the idea on how big your rugs should be. As a rule of thumb, the rug should be 24 inches shorter than the shortest wall of the room. It does not matter whether you have your entire floor carpeted or not. You may still use the rugs on them.

Living Rooms. You need to consider your furniture layout. Do you have one or more conversation area? If you only have one, you may want to put one big rug to emphasize it, making it the center of attention. If you more than one, you may want to place rugs in these areas to group and define them. Another thing to keep in mind is that there should be 1 to 2 ft empty rug extending from the furniture.

Bedrooms. A rug placed in the bedroom is usually placed to enhance the focal of the room, which is the bed. It should be remembered that at least one-third of the carpet must be under the bed. It should also extend to about 30 to 36 inches on its sides.

You can also place rugs in dining rooms as it creates a cozy dining area. It should be remembered that you should choose a rug wherein the table and all the chairs can fit into it especially when the chairs are pushed back. To have an idea regarding the size, measure your dining table and add at least 40 to 48 inches to its measurement - that will be your rug area.

Another factor that you need to consider is choosing the right type of rug. Rugs are made from different materials. There are natural materials such as wool, cotton and grass rugs which usually cost more. Synthetic materials on the other hand are a lot cheaper. These include nylon and polypropylene/olefin.

Lastly, you need to choose your desired color and design. Different designs and patterns tend to give different effect when placed in a room. For example, dark colored rugs tend to create an intimate space in the room while light colored rugs can expand the area. You may choose Oriental rugs for traditional themed room, bold geometric patterns for a modern, sophisticated room and a braided area rug for a countryside themed room. To hide falling hairs, pet hairs and dirt, you may opt to choose heavy patterned rugs to conceal them.

The market can offer you a wide array of options. There are different designs, shape, colors and sizes. You just need a creative mind to use these affordable floor accessories to redesign and enhance your room in an instant.

Floor rugs add beauty to the fixtures of your home or office. It displays an accent to the floors which will help enhance its appearance and ambience. Or you may want to try kids rugs for your children.

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January 28 2010 | Home Improvement | No Comments »