Garage Door Hinge Types

These hinges work well on any steel garage door and will not rust or fade.

Garage door hinge types.

At american garage door supply offer the largest selection of garage door repair parts and hardware. However some of the higher quality garage doors will use 14 gauge hinges. Garage door hinges most residential garage doors will have 18 gauge or 16 gauge hinges. Much like the ligaments of your body hold the bones together hinges hold your garage door together.

These dimensions may vary slightly based on the manufacturer. Hinges come in different formats sizes and thicknesses based on the dimensions of the garage door and if it is equipped with windows or with all windowed panoramic sections hinges are normally identified stamped with numbers from 1 to 10 indicating their installation location on the garage door. To ensure proper function and prevent any damage to your panels garage door hinges should be inspected for stress fractures and cracks every six months. Order online or call our friendly staff 1 800 233 1487 garage door hinges garage door brackets top brackets bottom brackets.

Plain bearing hinges are typically less expensive than ball bearing hinges and have a tendency to squeek over time. Plain bearing hinges a type of standard hinge without a ball bearing or anti friction type of bearing. Heavier wood residential garage doors usually use 14 gauge hinges. When replacing garage door hinges it is important to make sure you are ordering the right hinges.