Selecting Door Hinges
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- Butt hinges are most widely used for mounting ordinary doors and
these hinges are available in both fixed-pin (rigid) and loose-pin
types. The pin cannot be removed from the butt hinge while the pin
can easily be tapped out of the loose-pin type with a screwdriver.
- The basic advantage of the loose-pin hinge is that it helps you
to remove the door for any purpose without unscrewing the hinges.
- The loose-joint butt hinge allows to remove the door by simply
lifting it high enough to make one section of the hinge clear the
pin on the other section. If the door is removed frequently, you
should probably use the loose-joint hinge.
- The rising-butt hinge is designed for use where any other type
of thick floor covering might interfere with the opening of the
door.
- The rising-butt hinge also allows the door to rise slightly to
clear the carpeting when it is opened.
- The knuckle hinge is a decorative hinge. It is slightly heavy
compared to other hinges and is designed so that only the knuckle of
the hinge shows when the door is closed. This is a loose-joint
hinge. This decorative style is preferred for some door mountings.
- The butt hinge is usually used for light doors. This hinge
conceals every part of the hinge except the barrel.
- The ball-bearing hinge is expensive compared to other hinges,
but can be desirable for certain heavy-duty door mountings.
- The ball-bearing hinge is permanently lubricated. This type of
hinge is primarily designed for use on heavy exterior doors. This
hinge can be used, however, on any door that might get unusually
heavy use.
- The double-acting hinge is used popularly on cafe doors and
permits the door to open in either direction.
- The pivot hinge is used for overlay doors, recessed doors or
flush doors.
- You can buy the gravity pilot hinge with or without a hold-open
stop.
- The offset blind hinge is designed exclusively for screen or
storm doors. The design of this hinge permits a swing-away of the
storm or screen door without interference from the hinges.
- The spring-loaded hinge has a built-in spring mechanism which
helps in closing the door after it is opened. Some spring-loaded
hinges have adjustable tension features that permit you to tighten
or loosen the hinge as an ordinary door closer.
- The back flap hinge is a version of the butt hinge, but smaller
in size. It is basically a furniture-type hinge and is not widely
used on general construction.
- Use ornamental hinges on cabinetwork and some types of furniture
and even on entrance doors.
- The concealed hinge is available in many colors and designs. The
semi-concealed feature of the hinge gives the exposed portion a very
neat and elegant appearance.
- Strap hinges, T hinges and continuous hinges are special types
of door hinges used only on certain projects. They are available in
many sizes and are used primarily for heavy, rough-type
installations.
- The continuous hinge, also called a piano hinge, is used
primarily on lids of chests, cabinets and similar places. Continuous
hinges are available in many sizes and finishes.
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