Replacing an existing door.
How to determine hinge side of door.
As seen in the graphic below if it s an outswing door with the hinges on the left hand side your door is left hand reverse.
If they re on the left side it is a left handed door.
To determine the hand of a door view the door from the outside security side or key side of door.
How to determine hinge spacing on a door.
Another way to determine the door hinge direction is to open the door and stand with your back against the hinge jamb or area.
If the door swings away from the viewer push the door open it is considered a straight hand door.
Once there identify which side are the hinges located on the right or left side of the opening.
Use two hinges for doors up to 60 inches tall.
The height of the door is used to determine how many butt hinges you need.
If the open doorknob is on your right side it s a right hand door.
Which side are the hinges located left or right.
If it s on your left side the door is left handed.
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.
In general you ll want to use one hinge for every 30 inches of door height.
When standing outside the door look at the active panel.
Use three hinges if the door is between 60 and 90 inches tall.
If the hinges are on the left hand side of the door frame you need a left handed door set.
If your door swings outward you will need to reverse the above rule.
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 hinges are on the right hand side of the door frame you need a right handed door set.
If your right hand is nearer the doorknob then it is a right handed hinge and door.
If your left hand is nearer the doorknob then it is a left handed hinge and door.
If the door is on your left side it is a right handed reverse door.
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.
If they re on the right it s a right handed door.
To determine the handing of your door stand outside the door and face the door.
A left handed hinge will need to be ordered.
If the door is on your left side it is a left handed door.
For doors between 90 inches and 120 inches use four hinges.
