The Most Common Types of Door Hinges

The main door hinges that open and close your door are called exterior door hinges and come in a range of different materials including; wood, aluminum, steel, and plastic. These door hinges are available with a variety of different designs and are usually made from either stainless steel or chrome steel. Although they can be expensive, a quality door hinge will provide many years of service if it is correctly cared for. Lubricated hinges tend to last longer than non-lubricated hinges and will stop any squeaking sounds when the door is closed and opens.

High Quality Hinges Stainless steel ball-bearing doors are most often used for outside doors, however there are a wide range of other styles of door hinges available. Non lubricated hinges will require you to use an oil-based lubricant to keep the hinges lubricated enough to prevent squeaking and to ensure that they run smoothly without noise. For an exterior door, non-lubricated hinges will need to be sealed at all times to prevent dirt and moisture from getting into the door frame which will affect the way it slides. If you do not want to use lubrication then you may want to consider purchasing a door that has a ball-bearing door hinges.

Butt Hinged Doors The most commonly used type of door hinges in Australia are the double butt hinge which are made from two separate metal plates that are glued into the door frame and can bend when tension is applied. The benefit of a double butt hinge is that it provides both security and ease of opening and closing your doors. The downside is that it does increase the amount of weight your door has to carry especially if you have heavy doors such as French doors.