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There are Many Sizes of Garage Door Hinges...So lets cover the basics. For any residential Garage Door there are only two basic hinge configurations.
- Has hinge numbers 1, 2, and 3 (possibly a #4 for 8' tall garage doors) at each end of the sections starting from the bottom of the door. At the top is a top bracket, and at the bottom is the bottom bracket. with a # 1 garage door hinge on each of the center stiles.
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Has hinge numbers 2, 3, and 4 (possibly a #5 for 8' tall garage doors) at each end of the sections starting from the bottom of the door. At the top is a top bracket, and the bottom is the bottom bracket. with a number # 1 garage door hinge on each of the center stiles.
So What's the Difference Between a #1 Hinge and #2 hinge?
- There is only one place to put a roller in a #1 hinge.
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Other than the obvious extra "thimble" in the hinge which is positioned 1/4" further out from the center of the "thimble" on a #1 hinge making it possible for your door to slide tight against the wall in the last few inches of door travel.
And What's the Difference Between 18 Gauge and 14 Gauge?
- The gauge refers the the thickness of the steel used to make the hinge. 14 gauge hinges are the most common and most durable hinges on the market for a residential garage door. 18 gauge garage door hinges are used on lighter un-insulated garage doors and are not recommended for heavier insulated doors.
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