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Door Hinge Repair Cambridge Door hinges are a minor detail that can have significant impact on the functionality and appearance of your doors. Replacing the hinges that sound squeaky is a quick and inexpensive upgrade that can improve your home's curb appeal. wooden casement windows cambridge or bar soap is a common method to fix squeaky hinges. Rub the soap or petroleum jelly on the hinges to coat it with the coating. Replacement Hinges If they're worn down or damaged, hinges can cause major damage. Luckily, hinges are relatively easy to replace and do not require any special tools. It's important to choose the proper hinge for your home. This will ensure that your door shuts and opens with ease. If your door hinges aren't working correctly, get an expert to repair them as soon as you can. A faulty door hinge can result in the door becoming bent or pulled away from the base of the frame. Often, this is caused by improper use or excessive weight. Lubricating your hinges is essential to prevent this. This will prevent the hinge from rusting, or squeaking and will extend the life of your doors. There are several different types of hinges. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages. The butt joint is the most common hinge. It connects the door to the other side using pins. This kind hinge is suitable for use in light doors as it doesn't need the most strength to open and shut. However the butt joint is more susceptible to being damaged than other hinges. For heavier doors, it's best to choose a continuous piano hinge. This type hinge is positioned on the door and runs the full length of the door which allows it to open and close without difficulty. The advantage of this type of hinge is that it doesn't require an inner support and is much more stable than other hinges. Another hinge type that is commonly used is the storefront door pivot hinge, which allows doors to pivot from one place at the top and the bottom of the door. These hinges are usually found in commercial buildings and are hard to repair when damaged. Professionals can help you by installing a new pivot or replacing the old one. Depending on the type of hinge used, the price will differ. Loose Hinges If hinges aren't tight they can cause the door to hang in a crooked manner and may even start scraping against the floor, which is frustrating at best. The loose hinges are a frequent issue that can be fixed by any homeowner who has a few basic tools. In many instances, tightening the screws on the hinges will resolve the issue. However, in certain instances, the screws may have become stripped, and they won't be able to stay tight. If the screw holes are damaged, you'll need to bore the holes and plug them in with wooden dowels or glue-coated wooden matches. It's important to relubricate and tighten your door hinges on a regular basis to prevent them from becoming loose. It is also essential to look for signs of damage to the hinges. If you spot any cracks or chips on the metal, it may be time to replace the hinge. You should also replace hinges if they start to become stuck or bind when you open and close the door. The most frequent cause of hinges breaking is wear and tear from continuous use, but without proper oiling or tightening. This is particularly relevant for doors that are frequented by children, because they can hang from the handles of the door or swing the door on the hinges. This can cause the hinges to loosen and even fall out. If the hinges were loose for a short amount of time, you can usually just tighten them using the help of a screwdriver. However, when they're loose for a longer period of time, the constant movement of the hinge plate and the screws will eventually enlarge the holes that screws enter. This can make it impossible for the screws to remain in place and they will end up stripped, making them useless. To stop this from happening you need to dip the uncoated end of a match made of wood in regular carpenter glue, then tap it with a hammer. This will work the glue as far into the hole as possible. It is likely that you'll have to insert several of these glue-coated matches to fill the hole. Rusty Hinges Rust can cause problems with door hinges. This is especially the case for doors that are older. It can make them appear poor, but most importantly it can cause the hinge to fail and break, posing a threat to people who use the door. It is possible to save a rusted hinge with a little work. The first step is taking off hinges and cleaning them to remove any gunk. After the hinges have been cleaned they can be oiled and used again. In the past hinges of poor quality were made of iron and steel that were prone to rust, but modern doors are often made with brass or metal alloys which don't rust as easily. However, there are some who still use traditional iron hinges due to their beauty and durability even though they're more susceptible to rust than modern hinges. The best way to avoid this is to stop the hinge from becoming rusty. The simplest method to accomplish this is to clean the hinges with steel wool and a little water, particularly when they are wet. If you do it regularly, rust will not be a problem for your door hinges. If you want to go further, consider using hinges made of stainless steel. In contrast to iron, stainless steel isn't rusty. It also gives your home a modern appearance. If you aren't able to replace your existing hinges the best thing you can do is periodically scrub them and then apply lubrication. When you're removing hinges, make sure to do it thoroughly so that you can access all the nooks and crannies to clean off any rust. After the hinges have been cleaned you can use a mixture of oil and vinegar to further lubricate them and help them stay protected against corrosion. This is an inexpensive and simple solution that you will find in many homes. It's worth a shot before replacing hinges. Doors that won't close Sometimes doors can become misaligned as time passes because of the normal expansion and contraction of wood. If this happens, the door may get caught on the corners of the frame or get caught on the latch when trying to shut it. These problems can be fixed by a bit of effort. If you are able to tighten the hinges and fix the misalignment, your door will likely shut properly once more. Examine the hinges to determine if there are any loose screws. Loose screw can cause a hinge leaf to sag and create a gap between it and the jamb. This could cause the latch not to reach the strike plate's hole, and lead to a jammed door. To fix this, take off the hinge screw and slide a piece cardboard (we employ the back of old legal pads as a reference) between the hinges and the door jamb. Then, screw the hinge back in its place. This will widen the gap along the hinge's side and narrow it down on the latch side which allows the latch to pass through the strike plate. Repeat the procedure until the issue is resolved. If you still have problems then you could hammer or shim the strike plate to align it with the hole for the latch. If this is the case then a small amount of paint or wood filler is usually enough to cover the changes. Long-term use or physical damage can cause the strikeplate to become warped or curved, which can cause it to strike the edge but not extend far enough into the hole to secure the door. To check for this, apply lipstick to the latch and then stick a strip of masking tape onto the strike plate. Close the door, and then open it. The lipstick should leave an impression on the tape at the point that the latch is able to meet the strike plate hole. If the mark is below the hole, it means that your latch should be moved upwards.