Surface mounted door closers are the most efficient and economical means of controlling doors and are thus, the most commonly used type of closers. But, because they are exposed to view, there are some installations where a concealed door closer better suits the needs of the owners and users. On exterior openings, surface door closers should always be installed on the interior side of the openings to protect the closers from fluctuations in temperature. On interior openings, good practice dictates that surface door closers be installed on the room side of the openings, out of the corridor.
2021-02-06