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, 20178 yr by Ron Dudelston
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Probably butt hinges. If the frame is hollow, I'd go with thru bolts.

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!

piano hinge..

VOE...

Edited April 29, 20178 yr by Stick486

I agree with Stick.  Helps keep the door straight.  Brass piano hinge would hold up to the weather.

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.

i'd put spring loaded near topc& bottom w/piano between.

use a spring loaded piano hinge...

two different types of hinges will generate issues,,,

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.

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.

24 minutes ago, John Morris said:

Like I said, overkill for a screen door,

 

this a vinyl framed door...

 

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.

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, 20178 yr by Stick486