Door hinges

All about door hinges

Although the hinges are part of the hinge family and fulfill the same pivoting function, the latter are mainly characterized by their separability . They are made up of two hinges that can be separated from each other, which makes their operation and their regular incorporation into doors and windows easier . Another relevant aspect to take into account when placing door hinges is that they differ depending on whether the door opens to the right or to the left . This movement will influence the installation of the hinge, depending on whether you have to push with the right hand or with the left hand.

Generally speaking, there is only one type of hinge. What will vary are the finishes or the materials they are made of. This will influence and may be different depending on the type of door or window to which a hinge is installed, since the hinges for wooden doors, the hinges for aluminum doors or the hinges for interior doors will not be the same.

How do I know what leg I need?

It is common to confuse hinges with hinges, sometimes because the same terms are used to talk about the rotation of both. The hinge will always be removable , and to choose one or the other you have to take into account different factors such as the support to which it has to be attached (for example, if it has to be welded or screwed) or the place of installation (in interior or exterior doors). abroad). In addition, the resistance will depend on the weight it must support. The finishes will also be different (which can be round tip, square tip or vase-shaped) or the finials that may be incorporated.

Sometimes accessories are used such as washers for door hinges , which allow the height of the door to be modified or adjusted. The washers depend on the type of finish and the diameter or thickness of the hinge.

How to install

When installing a hinge, unlike what happens with a hinge, it must be located taking into account how the door opens (whether to the right or to the left). Once we know which side it opens to and what type of hinge it is, the process is very similar to that of a hinge: position it on the door and the frame, align it, screw it, adjust the position and test that it works correctly .

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