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Door Hinge Repair Cambridge Door hinges are a minor detail that can have an enormous impact on the function and appearance of your doors. Replacing hinges that are squeaky is a quick and inexpensive upgrade that can boost your home's curb appeal. One method of fixing hinges that are squeaky is to make use of bar soap or petroleum jelly. Rub the soap or petroleum jelly on the hinges to cover it with the coating. Replacement Hinges If they're worn out or damaged, hinges can cause serious damage. Luckily, hinges are relatively easy to replace and don't require any special tools. It is crucial to choose the proper hinge for your home. This will ensure that your door closes and opens with ease. If your door hinges aren't working properly, contact an expert to repair them as soon as possible. A defective hinge can cause the door to swell or pull away from the frame. Often, this is due to improper use or an excessive amount of weight. To avoid this from happening, it's important to lubricate your hinges. This will prevent the hinge from rusting or squeaking and will extend the life of your doors. There are a variety of hinges. Each type has its particular advantages and drawbacks. The simplest hinge is the butt joint, that is attached to a door using a pin on each side. This kind hinge is suitable for use on doors with light frames as it doesn't need the most strength to open and shut. However the butt joint is more susceptible to deterioration than other hinges. For doors that weigh a lot, it's best to choose a continuous piano hinge. This type of door hinge runs the entire length of the door. It allows the door to be closed and opened quickly. This style has the advantage of not needing the use of a center support and is more stable. Another type of hinge is the storefront pivot hinge, which allows the door to be pivot from one location at the top and the bottom of the door. These are usually used in commercial spaces and are difficult to fix if they're damaged. Professionals can assist you in installing the new pivot or replacing the old one. The cost of hinges will differ depending on the type. Loose Hinges When hinges aren't tightened the door will hang in a crooked manner and could even scratch the floor. This can be very irritating. Loose hinges are a common problem that can be fixed by any homeowner who has just a few basic tools. In many instances, tightening screws on the hinges will resolve the issue. However, in some instances, the screws may have been stripped and they won't stay tight. If the screws are shattered, you'll have to drill the holes and plug them with wooden dowels or glue-coated wooden matches. To stop your door hinges from getting loose, it's important to relubricate them and tighten them regularly. Look for signs of damage on the hinges. If window repair cambridge spot cracks or chips in the metal, it could be a sign that it's time to replace the hinge. You should also replace hinges when they begin to bind or stick when you shut and open the door. The most common reason for door hinges becoming loose is wear and tear from frequent use, and not having proper lubrication or tightening. This is particularly the case for doors frequented by children as they might hang from the door handles or even hang the door on hinges. This could cause the hinges to become loose and may even fall off. If the hinges are loose you can tighten them using the help of a screwdriver. However, if the hinges are loose for a long period of time the constant movement of the hinge plate and screws will start to make holes bigger in the area where screws go. This eventually makes it impossible for the screws to stay tight and they will end up stripped, making them useless. To stop this from happening, dip the bare end the match with a wooden one in regular carpenter glue, then tap it a little using the hammer. This will work the glue as far into the hole as it can. It's likely that you will need to put in several of these glue-coated matches to fill the hole. Rusty Hinges Rust can be a problem when it comes to hinges on doors. This is especially relevant for older doors. It can make the hinges look shabby, but it can also cause them to fail and break. This could pose a danger to those who use the door. It is possible to save a rusted hinge by doing a little work. The first step is to remove the hinges from the door, and then clean them to rid them of any gunk. Once the hinges are cleaned and oiled, they can be put back in place for use again. In days gone by hinges that were of low quality were constructed of steel and iron which would often rust, but modern doors are often made with brass or metal alloys that don't rust as easily. However, there are some who still prefer old-fashioned iron hinges for their durability and beauty even though they are more likely to rust than modern hinges. The best method to prevent this is to stop the hinge from getting rusty. It is the easiest way to clean the hinges on a regular basis with steel wool and water, particularly when they are damp. If you keep doing it regularly, rust will not be an issue with the hinges on your door. If you're looking to go a step farther, use stainless steel hinges. In contrast to iron, stainless steel won't rust and can give your home modern look. If you aren't able to replace your existing hinges the best thing to do is to periodically scrub them, and then grease them. It is best to take the hinges off completely to remove any rust that has accumulated. After the hinges have been cleaned and dry, you can apply an oil-based mixture with vinegar to further lubricate them to help keep them safe from corrosion. This is a cost-effective and simple solution that you can find in the majority of homes. It's worth trying before replacing hinges. Doors that won't shut Sometimes doors can become misaligned in time due to the normal expansion and contraction of wood. If this happens, the door may catch on the edges of the frame or get caught on the latch when you attempt to close it. These issues can be solved with a little effort. If you can tighten the hinges, and correct the misalignment on the door, it will probably close again. Examine the hinges to determine if there are any loose screws. A loose screw can cause a hinge leaf to sag and create a gap between it and the jamb. This can cause the latch not to reach the strike plate hole and cause a jammed-up door. To fix this, remove one of the hinge screws and slide a strip of cardboard (we prefer using the backs of old legal pads) between the hinge and the door jamb. Then screw the hinge back into place. This will increase the gap on the latch side and reduce it on the hinge side. The latch will now slide past the strike plate. Repeat the procedure until the issue is resolved. If tightening the hinges, and using longer screws to ensure the alignment of your strike plate holes doesn't solve the problem it may be necessary to shim or hammer your strike plate to force it to align with the hole for latching. If this is the case, a amount of wood filler and paint will usually do the trick to hide these alterations. Long-term use and physical damage can cause the strike plate to become curved or twisted, which can cause the latch to touch the edge of the hole and not extend enough to keep the door closed. Apply lipstick to the latch and then stick a stripe of masking tape to the strike plate. Close the door, then open it. The lipstick should leave a mark on the tape where the latch meets the strike plate's hole. If the mark is located below the hole, this indicates that the latch must be moved up.