Standards commonly used in construction.
Hinge positions for an 8 tall door.
Bigger solid core doors require 3 or 4 or more hinges with ball bearings.
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Lay the top hinge against the side of the door with the top edge on your mark.
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From under head cl 9 3 4 top of door 9 5 8 from bottom of frame cl 10 3 8 bottom of door 9 5 8 2.
1 3 4 doors 4 1 2 hinges hinge location chart.
4 detail d tension adjustment up for all hinges on the left hand door 3 max.
Here we list the basics.
4 tension adjustment down for all hinges on the right hand door scale 1.
Loosen the bottom hinge first and then the top one.
If using two hinges or over 36 tall use three.
Most doors you see will have only 3 hinges but taller doors can sometimes have 4.
The top hinge usually is installed 5 inches down from the top jamb edge of the door.
Hinges are generally spaced out equally to also keep the door straight.
From contributor g it s either or whatever is greater.
Opening heights 5 0 through 7 6 one and one half pair butt hinges from under head cl 9 3 4 top of door 9 5 8 from bottom of frame cl 10 3 8 bottom of door 9 5 8 center hinge is equally spaced between top and bottom.
So if you have a 37 door that weighs 10.
Before replacing the hinge pins clean them with steel wool and coat them with light oil.
Dimensions listed are valid at time of publication.
This thread includes a handy chart for deciding when a door large or heavy enough to require a third or fourth hinge.
Hinge frame door 1 f 11 g 1 3 4 1 4 1 hinge frame door h f j g 1 34 5 4 1 or 5 5 hinge frame door h f j g 1 34 ceco door note.
Make another mark on the door through the center screw hole of the hinge.
On hinges without a bottom opening position a screwdriver under the head of the pin and push it upward.
Under 20 lbs but i guess you read the chart as under 20 lbs.
8 b door closed door closed bommer 3029 series double acting spring hinge door and hinge layout page 1 door s in closed position c d 7 max.
Use three hinges if the door is between 60 and 90 inches tall for doors between 90 inches and 120 inches use four hinges if your door is between 37 inches and 120 inches wide installing an extra hinge will supply added strength to support the additional weight and tension being applied to the frame.
However manufacturers do periodically revise their hinge and strike spacing therefore the sdi strongly recommends that individual manufacturers be contacted.
Measure 5 inches from the top of the door.
Hinges are sized and the number required are based on the size and weight of the door.
The bottom hinge is installed 10 inches up from the bottom edge of the finished floor.
