Install T Hinge On Shed Door

Place your new hinge over the location of the old one.

Install t hinge on shed door.

Lift the door into position and use wedges to lift and straighten the door into its final position. Depending on the type of garden shed door that you ve purchased the hinges may or may not already be installed. One located about 7 inches from the top of the shed door frame and the other located about 11 inches from the bottom of the shed door frame. The hinge pin separates the square part of the hinge from the pointed end.

Lay the door out on a set of sawhorses and attach the long pointed part of the hinge to the face of the door. The shed door hanging process starts with checking that the dimensions of the opening and the door are compatible allowing for a little tolerance around the perimeter. Fix the t hinges strap hinges to the door face. Install the new hinge.

Another option for keeping your shed doors locked is with this lockable hasp shown above. Always build the shed before installing the doors. Make sure that a door stop is installed around the perimeter of the door opening. They are often used on barn doors chest lids and hanging signs because they are not recessed like some other types of hinges installing them is very easy and can be done by any one.

Using shims and partially installing the hinges alleviates a lot of the work. An old carpenters rule of thumb for determining the required length of a t hinge is. If they are not you ll need to do this step on your own. Use a drill or screwdriver and the package screws to secure the two sides of the hinge to the jamb and the door.

Place the hinges in the right location. In addition to the hinge material inspect the hinge pin itself. Place the hinge pin in the hinge to secure the new hinge. Attach the hinge to the door with 1 1 2 inch wood screws and to the door trim.

Most shed door design doors require at least two hinges. One third of the width of the door and add 1 inch for every foot in height so for a shed door that is 2 6 wide and 6 high then a hinge 16 inches 400mm long would be needed. A t hinge is a common type of hinge that is shaped like the letter t these hinges are known for placing practicality over good looks. The shed door hinges above are t strap hinges and work great on lighter shed doors.

To install the hinges complete the following steps. Make sure that you attach the hinge so that the screws penetrate the face of the door as well as the horizontal brace that is on the backside of the door. Leveling the doors after installing on a completed shed is even more difficult. Position a barn or shed hinge across the door trim and the door with the knuckle centered over the 1 4 inch reveal.