Blue Spot Tools Ironmongery 450mm Zinc Plated Tee Hinge 78039

Blue Spot Tools Ironmongery 450mm Zinc Plated Tee Hinge

MPN: 78039

Barcode: 5028734780390

Size: 450mm

Weight: 0.82kg

Overview:

The Blue Spot Tools 450mm zinc plated tee hinge is built from carbon steel with a zinc plated finish. This protects against corrosion, making it suited to permanent outdoor installations. It comes supplied with all necessary fittings, so no additional hardware is needed before fitting.

The hinge works well on wooden gates, fence doors, shed doors, and similar outbuildings. At 450mm, it offers a good spread of support across the gate or door leaf. A 5 year guarantee backs the product against defect.

Key Features and Benefits

• Carbon Steel Build: Provides a solid, load-bearing structure suited to outdoor gates and doors.
• Zinc Plated Finish: Protects the steel from rust and corrosion in outdoor conditions.
• Fittings Included: All necessary fixings are supplied, so the hinge is ready to fit straight from the pack.
• 5 Year Guarantee: Backed by a Blue Spot Tools 5 year manufacturer's guarantee.

Specs & Attributes

• Size: 450mm
• Weight: 0.82kg
• Material: Carbon steel
• Finish: Zinc plated
• Use: External

Typical Applications

• Wooden garden gate hanging
• Fence panel doors
• Shed door installation
• Outbuilding and tool store doors
• Summerhouse doors
• Timber frame gates on driveways or access points

How to Use

• Position the Hinge: Hold the hinge against the gate and post. Check it sits square before marking.

• Mark the Fixing Holes: Use a pencil or bradawl to mark all screw positions on both the gate leaf and the post.

• Drill Pilot Holes: Drill pilot holes at each marked point to avoid splitting the timber.

• Fix the Strap: Screw the long strap arm firmly to the face of the gate or door leaf.

• Fix the Plate: Attach the rectangular plate section to the post or door frame using the supplied fixings.

• Check the Swing: Open and close the gate to confirm it swings freely and hangs level.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What size tee hinge do I need for my gate?
  As a general rule, choose a hinge length of at least half the width of your gate. A 900mm wide gate, for example, would typically require a 450mm tee hinge. If your measurement falls between two sizes, opt for the larger one.

• How many tee hinges do I need for a gate or shed door?
  Most standard gates and shed doors up to around 2100mm tall are hung on two hinges. For taller or heavier gates above 2100mm, a third hinge should be added to distribute the load and prevent sagging over time.

• What is the difference between a tee hinge and a strap hinge?
  A tee hinge has one long strap arm and one short rectangular plate, forming a T shape. A strap hinge has two long arms of similar length. Tee hinges are typically used on single gate leaves fixed to a post, while strap hinges are more common on bi-folding gates where one gate is hung from another.

• Can a tee hinge swing in both directions?
  No. A standard tee hinge is single-acting - it allows the door or gate to swing in one direction only. The fixed pin design does not permit two-way movement. If two-way swing is needed, a double-acting or pivot hinge is the correct choice instead.

• Should I use special screws when fitting outdoor hinges?
  Yes. Standard uncoated screws can rust and corrode when exposed to the weather, which may cause the hinge to loosen over time. It is worth using screws with a surface coating - such as zinc plated or stainless steel fixings - to match the corrosion resistance of the hinge itself.

Summary

The Blue Spot Tools 450mm zinc plated tee hinge offers a carbon steel build with a corrosion-resistant finish, making it a practical choice for outdoor gate and shed door installations. It comes with all necessary fittings included and carries a 5 year guarantee.