oldwoodie Posted April 29, 2017 Report Posted April 29, 2017 (edited) Neighbor picked up a screen door that is 1" thick, has plastic frame. It looks like it has never been used. She has no hinges, and I am wondering what type I should use. Thanks! Edited November 19, 2017 by Ron Dudelston Added tags Quote
lew Posted April 29, 2017 Report Posted April 29, 2017 Probably butt hinges. If the frame is hollow, I'd go with thru bolts. John Morris 1 Quote
Wirebender Posted April 29, 2017 Report Posted April 29, 2017 I used the spring-loaded ones on my last screen door install. They develop a nice squeak when opened, so no one can sneak in! HARO50, Cal and Grandpadave52 3 Quote
Stick486 Posted April 29, 2017 Report Posted April 29, 2017 (edited) piano hinge.. VOE... Edited April 29, 2017 by Stick486 HARO50 1 Quote
HandyDan Posted April 29, 2017 Report Posted April 29, 2017 I agree with Stick. Helps keep the door straight. Brass piano hinge would hold up to the weather. HARO50 1 Quote
Fred W. Hargis Jr Posted April 29, 2017 Report Posted April 29, 2017 I think I've only seen those spring loaded ones that wirebender mentioned on screen doors. Without them you will need a coil spring or some other device to close it. Normally they don't have a latch, so the spring closes the door and keeps it closed. Quote
Buckaroo Posted April 30, 2017 Report Posted April 30, 2017 i'd put spring loaded near topc& bottom w/piano between. Quote
Stick486 Posted April 30, 2017 Report Posted April 30, 2017 use a spring loaded piano hinge... two different types of hinges will generate issues,,, Quote
Buckaroo Posted May 1, 2017 Report Posted May 1, 2017 MR. STICK, I DONT DOUBT YOU, I'VE NEVER HEARD OR SEEN(N CAT) OF SPRING PIANO HINGE. I USE PIANO ON CEDAR/BLANKET CHEST. SIR, GOOD TO KNO. HARO50 and John Morris 2 Quote
John Morris Posted May 1, 2017 Report Posted May 1, 2017 I know this is overkill, but if you all ever install commercial or even door in your own home, such as a shop door, these continuous hinges are awesome. They are pricey, but it'll more than likely outlast you. I was a maintenance carpenter at Sea World of San Diego years ago, I installed doors, maintained buildings, roofing, and built cabinets and furnishings for office areas, and much more, if it was wood, it was ours. For some time after I arrived to the department we used very heavy duty traditional 4.5" Pemlico Stainless Hinges, three hinges per door. But the constant in and out opening and closing of the doors in many of the gift shops, and especially the restaurants, those hinges did not last, or actually I should say, the door did not last long. The door would rip right out of the hinges. These continuous hinges solved the problem. Highly recommended. Like I said, overkill for a screen door, but since we are on the topic, and @Stick486 mentioned continuous hinge piano style (he's dead on) I thought of this for other applications. Cal and HARO50 2 Quote
Stick486 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Posted May 1, 2017 24 minutes ago, John Morris said: Like I said, overkill for a screen door, this a vinyl framed door... Quote
John Morris Posted May 1, 2017 Report Posted May 1, 2017 15 minutes ago, Stick486 said: this a vinyl framed door... It'd be overkill for any resi screen door, vinyl, wood, metal. Not too mention they don't make em for 1" doors. Just an FYI for any future installers. Quote
Stick486 Posted May 1, 2017 Report Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) face mount if the flange is too large... sectional hinge it... 3 short spring loaded fill by non-loaded continuous.. single offset flange continuous perhaps.... off set to the jamb.. flat flange to the stile face... Edited May 1, 2017 by Stick486 Quote
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