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Are heavy duty hinges (4') for 8 ft door necessary?

11 years ago

We have solid wood doors and, for our 2nd floor and basement, I'd like to avoid ball bearing hinges because of the cost. But, do we need heavy duty or are regular hinges ok? Thanks!

Our builder allows $25/per door for hinges and, at least on the first floor where we are doing unlacquered brass in ball bearing, we've exceeded that by quite a bit. I'd like to save elsewhere if we can.

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millworkman
11 years ago
yes I would say those types of doors should either have ball bearing hinges or maybe (4) standard butt hinges, but I think the ball bearing type would be better for your application.
threeapples
Original Author
11 years ago
great, thanks, millworkman. glad we are being advised to purchase the right hardware.
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athensmomof3
11 years ago
We have MDF doors (heavier than wood) and 4 butt hinges. I asked about ball bearing and my builder said these would be fine - he builds houses with these doors all the time and regular hinges are fine. . . crossing fingers that he is right (he has been doing this for a long time so I trust him to steer me right).

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