Hinge Side Of Door

A side opening garage door helps with security.

Hinge side of door.

Beyond style one of the biggest advantages of this type of garage door is security. Voilà easy as pie. The hinge consists of two leaf plates one anchored to the edge of the door and the other to the door jam. The leaf plates come together and are hidden between the door and frame when the door is closed so that the only thing visible is the barrel of the hinge containing a pin that holds the hinge s leaf plates together.

Simply stand facing the doorway where you want to install your screen door making sure your viewing the door from the outside looking in. The everbilt 3 1 2 in. Fortunately answering this question is easy. People usually try to plane off the edge.

If your right hand is nearer the doorknob then it is a right handed hinge and door. Test each screw by tightening it with a screwdriver. Before trying to trim the door open it and examine the hinges. Therefore if security is a strong priority a side hinge garage door is a great thing to consider.

If you re hinge will be to the left your door is left hinged and if it will be to the right it s right hinged. Door the everbilt 3 1 2 in. A hinge can often work loose binding the door against the frame. These hinges are made of steel for durability.

Another way to determine the door hinge direction is to open the door and stand with your back against the hinge jamb or area. If your left hand is nearer the doorknob then it is a left handed hinge and door. Doors that bind or will not close properly are common problems. However there s one more thing you may need to specify when ordering.