Self Closing Exterior Door Hinges

It s code in most areas that the entry door to an attached garage be fire rated and have self closing hinges.

Self closing exterior door hinges.

They are also available with square corners or 5 8 inch radius with square corners the following doors are considered exterior doors. Start at the top and remove the first hinge on both the door and the door jamb. The purpose is to keep a garage fire from spreading to the house. Hinge outlet adjustable spring hinges 4 inch with 5 8 inch radius in satin nickel self closing hinges door closing hinges 2 pack 4 3 out of 5 stars 46 23 95 23.

How doers get more done. Do the same on the middle and bottom hinge. Hinge outlet adjustable spring hinges 3 5 inch with 5 8 inch radius in satin nickel self closing hinges door closing hinges 2 pack 4 6 out of 5 stars 54 19 95 19. However if your door slams or doesn t latch properly as it closes you may need to use a couple of tools to loosen or tighten the spring tension.

But don t worry making this door self closing is as simple as changing two or three of the door s hinges or installing a door closer at the top of the door. Bronze door hinges satin nickel door hinge stainless steel door hinges self closing door hinges 3 in. E ntry doors doors leading to your backyard or doors leading to and from your garage. Probably the easiest way to replace the hinges on an existing door is to leave the door hung on the jamb frame.

Install the new door hinge in its place. But installing removing or adjusting said hinge takes some practice and patience. Get free shipping on qualified self closing door hinges or buy online pick up in store today in the hardware department. Find door hinges at lowe s today.

Door hinge auto close hinge pin. Exterior door hinges are typically 4 inch hinges and come with a 1 4 inch or 5 8 inch radius corner. Self closing hinges have springs inside of them that force a door closed so you don t have to worry about shutting it yourself. Some tips and tricks can make your self closing hinge experience easier quicker and safer.