A heavy duty gate hinge for wooden gates can significantly impact the gate’s operational efficiency and visual appeal. Therefore, selecting the appropriate hinges is necessary to achieve durability, security, and user-friendliness usage. By carefully selecting the appropriate hinges, your gate will meet the best efficiency and visual appearance.

Strength and Style

For large wood fence gates that are at least 6ft high, heavy-duty gate hinges are an ideal choice. These heavy duty gate hinges for wooden gates offer robust support suitable for frequent usage, with a capacity of 260 lbs to 440 lbs. Besides, the 4-1/2″ stainless steel gate hinges are available in elegant finishes like satin steel and black, blending strength with style as a fitting choice for these large and heavy wood fence gates.

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Easy Setup & Harsh Weather Durability

Heavy duty gate hinges for wooden gates provide easy installation and adjustment features. These features are important for ensuring that the hinges can be easily set up and modified to suit the specific needs of the gate and the environment in which they are used. Additionally, these heavy duty hinges withstand various weather conditions, making them suitable for all-weather exterior applications. Their durability ensures long-term functionality and reliability​​.

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Full-surface hinges, butt hinges, and half-surface hinges are common types of heavy-duty gate hinges. These heavy duty gate hinges for wooden gates efficiently withstand heavy use and harsh environments. For residential and exterior use, we recommend using full-surface hinges type. However, each type has a different function. Learn more about Waterson different types of gate hinges here.

Waterson heavy duty gate hinges for wooden gates can efficiently support significant loads: three hinges can hold over 260 lbs, while four hinges can support up to 440 lbs. Additionally, you can add a fifth non-functioning hinge for heavier applications.

Every spring hinge must wear out over time due to frequent use. While wear and tear is inevitable, Waterson’s mechanical stainless steel hinges come with a 10-year warranty for both interior and exterior use. In contrast, hydraulic hinges typically have a 5-year warranty for interior use and a 3-year warranty for exterior use, with certain exclusions from the warranty (See our warranty statement).

Go further with Mechanical vs Hydraulic Comparison here.

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Waterson Best Heavy Duty Gate Hinges for Wooden Gates

Waterson Gate Hinges combine an overhead hinge into one attractive component with optional hold-open and door stop features. These hinges are ideal for commercial openings, gates, and glass doors. The gate hinges are easily installed and adjusted to comply with ADA & ICC A117.1 requirements for opening force and to assure quiet, secure closing. Made with stainless steel, Waterson gate hinges meet NFPA 80 and are UL 3-hour fire-rated, as well as being suitable for both interior and all-weather exterior openings. See all our features.

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Please note that Waterson Closer Hinges start from a size of 4″x4″. If you’re in need of smaller self-closing hinges, we’d recommend checking out some other resources! Also, we only provide single acting closer hinges. Thank you.

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