Piano Type Door Hinge

The strength of a continuous piano hinge comes from its length rather than the thickness of the material or its width.

Piano type door hinge.

A piano hinge also known as a continuous hinge is a long and narrow type of hinge that tends to span the entire length of a door or lid. Just as it sounds the name for this hinge originally comes from the type of hinge made to affix the heavy lid of a piano to the body of a piano. Entry door hinges one leaf mounts around the edge of the door for a secure hold while the other mounts to the frame. Full length entry door hinges longer than other entry door hinges these piano style hinges run the entire length of doors for strength and durability.

Piano hinges may have mounting holes along their length or may be solid. A heavy duty aluminum piano hinge is a long hinge suitable for exterior use.