Not many people are aware of what a Continuous Hinge is. A Continuous Hinge looks like a normal hinge that is extra long. They have been designed to be installed all across the border of a door or window. This kind of hinge is usually recommended when the door that is going to support is very heavy. It is also useful when for security reason you need a door to close firmly and resist any kind of burglar´s attack.

There is a wide range of different model at different prices. It is recommended to get a high quality hinge since these kinds of hinges have to be heavily attached to the door. When the hinge is attached to the door, the material is penetrated in a deep way to ensure that the hinge is correctly and firmly attached. We have to be particularly careful in choosing the right Continuous Hinge because a lot of weight can cause that the hinge gives up and the screws end up falling apart.

When this happens the door needs to be repaired before the hinge is re installed again. There will be holes all across one side of the door which would make that side weak to resist new screws being set up near the damaged holes.

Sometimes it is better to repair the door and set up the hinge in the opposite side of the door. This is to grab material that’s hasn’t been damages and therefore is more likely to resist the screws. Many people are quite reluctant to get a Continuous Hinge from a shop and then go home to set it up. The process is quite simple. They come in standard sizes. It is advisable to get one that is much longer than you need. This way you can cut it and if something goes wrong you can have a second go. Just make sure that the hinge is steady and won’t move with the movement of your tools. This kind of hinge is designed to be cut and keep its functionality. The Hinge has little small systems that are join together and when they are cut the systems keep working independently.

Some people worry about the appearance of the hinge. There are many designs, it is only a matter of doing some research and find that one that is appropriate for you. You can always paint over the whole hinges if you want to reduce the visual impact of the hinge in your door. They won’t get damaged or deteriorated. Do not be afraid to polish the ends with sand paper so the borders remain soft and curved as if they were never cut.

There isn’t a person who hasn’t seen a hinge. We all have the idea on our mind of how it should look like and what it is for. But we aren’t really familiarized with a Continuous Hinge. Another name for this kind of hinge is piano hinge. A Continuous Hinge is a structure that accomplishes the same function of a normal hinge. It is there to support the weight of a door. In this case a really heavy door. Normal hinges aren’t recommended at all for heady metal or wooden doors because they just won’t resist the weight.

When the hinges can’t take the weight then the door loses its position in the frame where they should fit. This will make the door touch the floor and damage it. Sometimes it is common to see marks at the entrance floor in a house. Have a better look and you will probably find that the front door is big and heavy. The floor then needs to be repaired and so does the door. The corner of the door will be damaged too.

A Continuous Hinge is also used for security purposes. Burglars sometimes break into houses sticking a metal told into one side of the door and breaking it apart. A Continuous Hinge wouldn’t leave space for a metal stick to penetrate. This kinds of hinges are highly resistant so there is lees chance of people breaking them down. This is why places like embassies have this kind of doors with this kind of hinges.

These hinges come in standard sizes but they can be cut until you reach the length you need. Cutting a hinge isn’t difficult at all. You only need to place it in a place that doesn’t move and the cut. At the end you can use sand paper to even the borders so the hinge looks like it was done to fit you requirements.

If you worry about hiding the hinge and not making it so obvious you can always paint it in the same way you paint a normal hinge. Remember to keep your hinge well oiled to avoid friction and horrible sounds. If you want to you can also cover it with varnish with no problems. The hing wont get deteriorated if you do this.

If you are worried about being green there are continuous hinges made of 100% recycled aluminum. This way you will be contributing to keep the environment safe. Online you will find companies that even ship them in recycled cardboard for your convenience. Remember to always buy a hinge that is longer than you need for more than a few centimeters so you can cut is down with no problems. There are many prices and qualities for you to choose from. American produced hinges are very well known in the market for being good quality and highly resistant

How many times have you entered a house and seen that the floor at the entranced is damaged? I guess many times. Have a further thought and think how the kind of doors at the entrances was when you noticed this problem? A heavy door, right? This phenomenon occurs when people install heavy doors using normal hinges. The door is so heavy that the hinged end up giving up and the door loses position. The door touches the floor every time is opened and closed and the friction ruing both: the floor and the door.

Sometimes people add metallic bars to the side of the door so burglars do not have it easy when trying to enter to your house. As a safety measure this is a wonderful measure. But if your door is heavy and you haven’t used a Continuous Hinge, you will have a serious problem with your floor at the entrance.

Your door will be damaged too and at the end it will be easier for burglars to break into your house. They will just have to knock down the loose hinges.

A Continuous Hinge is made in the same way of a normal hinge. The difference is that instead of putting all the weight pressure on two points you will be spreading it all along the side. This kind of hinge has been developed to support big amounts of weight.

Continuous Hinges are made in standard sizes. If you certain size just buy a bigger Continuous Hinge and then cut it down to the size you need. It is not a difficult task and some stores offer the services. This kind of hinges is designed for being cut without affecting the structure of the hinge.

Like any other hinge you can cover it with paint in order to make it look good. Some people think having just 2 hinges is more aesthetical and easier cover. Maybe is true maybe don’t but your security has no price. Let’s also think about the repair cost you will incur in if you have to repair your floor and your door. Not also mentioning that the door will be damaged and therefore won’t look good as new.

If you are worried about how they look after you cut them , then use some sand paper to even the edges and you hinge will look like recently out from the factory.

Like any other model in the hinge world, you will find a variety of models and qualities. Some stores have them already installed on display for you to have a look. Try them and see which one you need. Not only you will save time and money, but also you will be decreasing the risk of someone breaking into your house.