Exterior Doors 2023

Hinges: The Essential Hardware

Hinges are the unsung heroes of your doors. They're what allow your doors to open and close smoothly, and they're what keep your doors safe and secure. They come in a variety of finishes to complement your door style. The size of your hinges will depend on the type of door you have and the weight of the door. For standard doors, a 4" x 4" radius corner hinge is a good option. If you have a heavier door, you'll need a heavier-duty hinge, such as a 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" hinge. For a more architectural look, square corner hinges are available.

Hinge Size The standard hinge size for a wood door is 4” x 4”. For a heavier duty hinge, a square 4-1/2” x 4-1/2” hinge is available for a 1-3/4” door.

4” X 4”

4-1/2” X 4-1/2”

Hinge Shape The standard hinge has a corner with a 5/8” radius. For a more architectural look, square corner hinges are available.

RADIUS

SQUARE

Hinge Types Here's a quick overview of the most common types of hinges:

BALL BEARING HINGE These hinges have steel ball bearings that reduce friction and make your door swing smoothly.

NON-BALL BEARING HINGE These hinges don't have ball bearings, so they're not as smooth as ballbearing hinges. However, they're also not as expensive.

NRP HINGE These hinges have a non removable pin that prevents the door from being opened from the outside.

SELF-CLOSING HINGE These hinges have a tension spring that automatically closes the door after it's been opened.

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Hinges: The Essential Hardware