Exterior Door Hinge Location

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Exterior door hinge location. The method or measuring hinge backset varies between SDI and NAAMMHMMA. Something else to consider is the location. Due to continual contact with the threshold the door sweep may lose its shape and cease to provide an effective seal.

With the door open drill 18 inch diameter pilot hole in the top hinge in the screw hole location closest to the weatherstrip. You will notice that one screw looks a little different. Opening heights 76 116 through 100 two pair butt hinges from under head CL 9 34 top of door 9 58 from bottom of frame CL 10 38 bottom of door 9 58 due to the the fractional calculations the bottom hinge CL may vary plus or minus 164.

SDI measures to the edge of the hinge. NAAMMHMMA measures to the edge of the cutout. Because gravity works on a door in this way hinges are placed on the high side with the bottom hinge 10 inches from the bottom of the door and the top one 5 inches from the top of the door.

The bottom hinge is installed 10 inches up from the bottom edge of the finished floor. From the Manufacturer IVES has produced a full line of quality building hardware for over 120 years. 15 hinges 2 12 pair are standard on openings over 10- 0 in height.

Using the same screwdriver simply tighten or loosen this. Then install the 10 x 2-12 inch screw provided through the hinge into the stud to anchor the door frame and prevent sagging. There are many exterior door hinge types.

Door hardware is any item attached to a door with the designed purpose to enhance functionality usability durability andor appearance of the door. Throughout this time IVES has adhered to the firm convi. This screw is a little longer than the rest and actually secures the hinge through the door frame and into the wall stud.