How to Install a Continuous Hinge: An Instructional Video
Continuous Hinges are the best hinge option available for high-use commercial doors. Most brands come with a Manufacturer’s Lifetime Warranty, but that warranty obviously “hinges upon” ( You’re welcome ;) ) a correct installation!
Far too often we are asked to repair doors with improperly installed continuous hinges. The most common mistake that we find in the field is the leaf side of the hinge not bolted through the door. Unskilled installers use self-tapping screws to surface mount the hinge to the leaf of the door.
Over time, these self-tapping screws pull out of the surface of the door. This results in the door not latching corretly, dragging on the threshold, or rubbing on the frame. These are all problems that a continuous hinge is supposed to correct, not cause!
To install a continuous hinge correctly, sex bolts are used to secure the leaf portion of the hinge to the door. These bolts go all the way through the door to securely anchor the hinge permanently in place. This prevents the hinge from working loose and causing any of the problems previously described.
We documented the problems we found with this hinge last week as well as the correct installation process. You can watch this video to determine if your hinge is installed correctly, or just to make sure that it is installed correctly when you have the work done. You can even use it for instructions if you want to install one yourself!
If you would like assistance troubleshooting, repairing, or installing a Continuous Hinge in Conway, Arkansas or anywhere in North Central Arkansas, give us a call!