How Do You Install Strap Hinges To A Wooden Gate?
Strap hinges are designed for holding up heavy doors and gates. Gate strap hinges, also known as T hinges, are different from those made for doors, as they have one long horizontal leaf and one short vertical leaf. A strong pivot pin connects the two parts, allowing for a heavy object to swing on it. Gate hinges range in size from 4-inch hinges for light gates up to 10-inch thick steel hinges for heavy wooden gates. The weight and size of the gate will determine the size of hinges needed. Determine the placement of the hinges by the design of the gate; hinges are attached to the horizontal boards on the gate. A light gate will need two hinges measured and set an equal distance from the top and bottom of the gate, while a large gate will also need a third hinge in the exact center of the gate. Lay the gate down flat on the ground. The pivot pin on the hinge protrudes out one side; this is the side the hinge will swing to. Set the long strap leaf of the hinges on the gate with the pivot
