Stainless Steel Door Hinge - What You Should Know Before Installing One

There is a certain trade off that comes with installing a Stainless Steel door Hinge on your home. On the one hand, it is virtually immune to corrosion, scratches and dents. On the other hand, because it is so difficult to make, most homeowners will opt not to repair or replace a damaged door hinge on their own.

This is unfortunate because a properly installed steel door hinge can increase the lifetime of a door by about twenty percent! What's more, the steel hinged design is also significantly less susceptible to rusting and corrosion than other types of hinges. A Stainless Steel door hinge is a relatively low-maintenance metal. Unfortunately, this means that it needs to be replaced much less frequently than other types of door hinges. Even when a replacement is required, there are many different styles of hinges to choose from, ensuring that no home goes without a stylish, modern look.

One of the most common places to install a hinged steel door is on the interior side of the doorway. The problem with using an interior hinged door is that it is more susceptible to damages. As such, it is advised that any hinged doors on the inside of your home are properly sealed and repaired immediately after any incidents (such as a fire) in order to prevent damage and the need for a new door. In most cases, it is also wise to purchase a fire rated hinge in case of a fire. Fire rated hinges are designed to withstand at least twice the heat of a typical home fire.