When to Replace Your Commercial Door Hinges

Most business owners don't think about their doors until something goes wrong. Springs, closers, openers and pivots get the attention, but hinges are just as important.

Why Hinges Matter

Hinges carry the full weight of a door every time it opens and closes. On a storefront or entry door, they hold the door in line with the frame so it latches and seals. On a commercial overhead door, the hinges between the sections let the door bend as it rolls up. Either way, every cycle puts stress on them, and they eventually bend or wear out.

Signs Your Hinges Are Failing

• The door is hard to move or feels strained.
• It squeaks, grinds or makes a loud noise as it moves.
• It sags, drags on the floor or rubs the frame.
• It won't latch without a push.
• Hinges are visibly rusted, cracked or loose.

If a hinge is rusted through or broken, stop using the door until it's repaired; a failing hinge can damage the door, frame and closer.

Types of Commercial Door Hinges

• Butt hinges: the familiar leaf hinges, usually three or four per door. Heavy-duty ball-bearing versions suit busy entrances.
• Continuous (piano) hinges: run the full height of the door and spread the weight evenly. They're the best fix for sagging, high-traffic doors. Our continuous hinge installations carry a 5-year warranty.
• Pivots: used on many aluminum storefront doors, at the top and bottom of the door. Worn offset pivots are a common cause of dragging doors.

Replace Them the Right Way

Hinges are simple and affordable to replace with the right tools, but a door installed out of alignment puts extra stress on the frame, closer and lock. Have them replaced by a technician who will realign the door and adjust the closer.

Hinge Repair in Coquitlam

GVA Garage Doors repairs and replaces commercial door hinges at a fair price, with fast response and 24/7 emergency service in Coquitlam and across Greater Vancouver. Call 604.398.4009.