Butt hinges are the King Kong of the hinge world. The most common use of a butt hinge is a truck tailgate, but they have tons of other uses. These hinges are almost always welded on, but there are also some that come with holes for bolts or screws.
These are primarily for industrial use, and generally not recommended for home use, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t use them. You have to be ready for a heavy duty installation and have the tools necessary. They are absolutely overkill for just about every home use you can imagine, but would be the perfect look for an industrial themed home. They come in bronze, brass, black, and a slew of other colors.
When looking for these hinges the best places to start are the hardware store or online. If you’re looking at the hardware store they probably won’t be with the rest of the hinges and door accessories, they will probably be with the construction materials. You can find most butt hinge styles online, but the shipping is going to be quite high due to their massive size and weight.
Most butt hinges are untreated steel, which means that they’re going to rust very easily. If you’re using these in your home I recommend finding some that are painted or are made from something that won’t rust.
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