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.

Fire rated door hinges can be one of the best types of door hinges to buy. These are specially made with a certain rating to ensure that they can withstand extreme fire, impact and moisture. The most common of these fire rated door hinges is the steel door hinge.