Replacing an existing door.
How to determine hinge side of door.
A left handed hinge will need to be ordered.
If it s on your left side the door is left handed.
If your door swings outward you will need to reverse the above rule.
If they re on the right it s a right handed door.
Now while every pca door comes with a completely flexible installation package that allows for either type of installation this isn t necessarily true of doors made by other companies.
Once there identify which side are the hinges located on the right or left side of the opening.
Another way to determine the door hinge direction is to open the door and stand with your back against the hinge jamb or area.
How to determine hinge spacing on a door.
Use two hinges for doors up to 60 inches tall.
If the open doorknob is on your right side it s a right hand door.
If your left hand is nearer the doorknob then it is a left handed hinge and door.
And if you don t correctly answer the question which way does my door hinge you may wind up with the wrong screen door hinge side.
If the door is on your left side it is a left handed door.
If the hinges are on the left hand side of the door frame you need a left handed door set.
If the hinges are on the right hand side of the door frame you need a right handed door set.
If the door is on your right side it is a right handed door.
If your right hand is nearer the doorknob then it is a right handed hinge and door.
Which side are the hinges located left or right.
Use three hinges if the door is between 60 and 90 inches tall.
To determine the handing of your door stand outside the door and face the door.
In general you ll want to use one hinge for every 30 inches of door height.
To determine the door swing while replacing an existing door step into the doorway with your back to the hinges standing sideways in the opening facing the jamb where the door latches.
When a door starts to sag and hang crooked it always does so from the top so the upper part of the doorknob side is where it will start to catch.
For doors between 90 inches and 120 inches use four hinges.
If the door swings away from the viewer push the door open it is considered a straight hand door.
Determine if the door is inswing or outswing.
If they re on the left side it is a left handed door.
When standing outside the door look at the active panel.
If the door is on your left side it is a right handed reverse door.
