We installed a bronze gate at a pool that is sagging because the hinges we used have too much play in them.
Can anyone suggest a super high quality brass or stainless butt hinge that is guaranteed to not have any play in them? I’m tired or ordering hinges that claim to be high quality and returning them.
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Heavy weight, commercial butt hinges are what you need. How wide and tall is the door/gate?
T4A3786 Mckinney
5BB1HW Ives.
FBB199 HAGER
If over 7'6" go with 4 otherwise 3
4.5x4.5" unless it's over 3ft wide then go 5x4.5
How heavy is the gate?
See attached.
Beautiful. Is there a weight in there anywhere? I'm impressed you were Ble to upload plans.
The weight is what is critical here for sagging. A different type of hinge or more of them might be in order. I would advise against spring hinges in any situation. They close the door but it is an uncontrolled closing. That wreaks havoc on all of the hardware. Integration of an actual hydraulic door closer is critical to the long term use of that opening. Be sure to get one rated for cold weather being in MA.
Doors, frames, and hardware are my day job.
Assuming each leaf weighs about 75 lbs. and there are two hinges per leaf, which hinges do you think would have the least play in them? (we are abandoning the notion of spring hinges)
Thank you!
Technical Specifications:
Finish: 612/US10
Series: McKinney Full Mortise Hinges
Base Material: Brass
Finish Description: Satin Bronze Clear Coated
T4A3386 4-1/2x4-1/2 612
If the hinges were not specified, I would submit a cut sheet of the next set of hinges to the architect for approval before you purchase them.
It sounds like a change order and addendum should have been issued before it was installed.