High-quality heavy-duty hinges are much more reliable and longevous in rugged environments due to their numerous properties and their corrosion resistance.

Prehung Door Hinges: From Install Hassles to Smarter Design

Every contractor has faced it: the prehung door looks clean on the pallet, but once it’s in the opening, the head jamb binds tight against [...]

October 3rd, 2025|Solutions|

Gate Closer Cold Weather: How to Cold Proof Your Front Gate

You’ve specified heavy gates that operate flawlessly year-round—then winter hits. Suddenly, the closer resists, gates refuse to latch, and frost creeps across hinges. In cold [...]

September 23rd, 2025|Solutions|

Mortise Hinge vs Surface Hinge: Key Differences and Applications

Door and gate hinges rarely make the spec sheet headline, but they’re where projects win or lose inspections. One wrong call between mortise and surface [...]

September 22nd, 2025|Blog, Solutions|

Is Spring Piano Hinge Strong Enough for Your Door?

If your door weighs more than 100 lb, can a spring piano hinge really handle it—or will it fail early? Spring piano hinges give you [...]

September 9th, 2025|Blog, Solutions|

How to Stop Squeaky Door Hinges: Make the Creak Quiet!

Nobody likes squeaking. That creaking sound makes your door feel old, cheap, and annoying. Worse, if left untreated, it wears down your hinge until one [...]

August 20th, 2025|Solutions|

Half Surface Hinges vs Full Surface Hinges: What to Know

Every gate hinge looks like a simple piece of metal—until you realize the wrong choice could mean sagging gates, code issues, or costly callbacks. That’s [...]

August 18th, 2025|Blog, Solutions|

Hinges for Round Pipe: 3 Best Ways to Install

“Can self-closing hinges be attached to a circular post? Or does it need to be bent?” That’s a great question—and one we hear often from [...]

August 15th, 2025|Blog, Solutions|

BEST Self Closing Door Hinges Ever: How to Define

A small detail like a hinge could affect the overall perfection of your design! A wrong choice could cost you both quality and reputation. Careful [...]

July 30th, 2025|Blog, Solutions|

Vertical Swing Lift Up Hinge: A Smart Fix for Fold Up Bar Doors

Sometimes, great hardware isn’t just about specs—it’s about how well it adapts to real-world needs. In a recent U.S. project, a customer approached us with [...]

July 28th, 2025|Solutions|
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