Hinges are considered the main functional components of any door. They serve as a connecting link for connecting the door leaf with the box. No door can work well and fully without reliable and high-quality hinges. Today we will consider one of their most popular types - screw.
Description
Screw loops are characterized by a relatively low price, ease of installation and a very long service life. You can install such elements with a minimum number of tools, and even a novice master will cope with their installation.
The screw hinges consist of a frame part that is directly attached to the door frame, a connecting pin and a wing part that is mounted on the door leaf. Such elements differ in the following ways:
- overall dimensions;
- the number of pins.
In addition, screw loops can be both adjustable and unregulated. Choosing a certain type, all of the above parameters must be taken into account.
Advantages
Screw hinges are most often used for installation on interior or wooden doors, and are also suitable for mounting windows made of wood. Their main advantages include:
- ease of installation, since for their installation you will need to take care of the availability of only marking tools and a drill;
- hinges after installation turn out to be inconspicuous, which makes windows and doors more aesthetic;
- most of them are equipped with adjustment, which allows, if necessary, to hide minor defects that may occur as a result of installation;
- require minimal care.
Mounting
Installation of screw loops will not cause difficulties even for beginners. If there is no experience in their installation, then it is necessary to perform all the work according to the following scheme:
- First, you must fix the door leaf on the floor to give it stability.
- Then, on the door leaf and the box, mark out the places that are intended for installing the hinges.
- Fix the template on the door leaf.
- After that, use a drill to drill holes for the pins, corresponding in depth to their length.
- Place the hinges in place and lock securely.
- Then hang them on the frame part.
- If necessary, install decorative caps.
Regardless of experience, screw-in door hinges must be mounted as efficiently and carefully as possible. After carrying out the work, adjust the loops. To do this, tighten or loosen the adjusting screws that are located on the hinge body. Adjustment can be made either with a screwdriver or with a specialized key, which comes complete with hinges.
Screw elements every year are becoming more popular and in demand. Their installation is quick and easy compared to all other varieties. To install them on the door does not require the use of a huge number of tools and accurate marking.