Fix the t hinges strap hinges to the door face.
How to hang a shed door with t hinges.
The most common type of shed hinge is the t hinge.
Using shims and partially installing the hinges alleviates a lot of the work.
The shed door is good way to learn how to hang a door as there is a litlle more leeway allowed here than in hanging a door inside a residential house.
Position a barn or shed hinge across the door trim and the door with the knuckle centered over the 1 4 inch reveal.
For this project you will need a trustworthy assistant and a little patience but it will be a nice sense of accomplishment to see the door all fitted and hanging when the job is done.
Always build the shed before installing the doors.
Most shed door design doors require at least two hinges.
As most shed doors open outwards the hinges are located on the outside of the shed.
Measure down 12 inches from the top of one door along the hinge side of the door.
The majority of utility shed doors are of the board and batten type which don t have a frame.
Hinges for this type of door are of necessity surface mounted.
Place the hinges in the right location.
Leveling the doors after installing on a completed shed is even more difficult.
If you have a third hinge you ll place it directly in the middle of the two other hinges.
One located about 7 inches from the top of the shed door frame and the other located about 11 inches from the bottom of the shed door frame.
A step by step guide on how to fit a set of t hinges to a plank door and then how to hang the door into a frame using the t hinges.
The best method for installing hinges onto a shed door involves using sturdy exterior hinges a few common tools and prefabricated doors.