Hand Forged Heavy Duty Barn Door Hinges

Which Barn Door Hinge Type Is Right?

Start with the way the door is built and how it meets the frame. This collection contains three different arrangements: a long T hinge fixed across the face of the door, a straight hook-and-band hinge, and a cranked hook-and-band hinge. Door width and weight matter, but so do the frame construction, fixing position, timber condition and the amount of support available at each hinge point.

There are no published universal kilogram load ratings for these hinges, so do not select them by door weight alone. Use the product dimensions and technical drawings as the main reference, and check the supporting timber and fixings before installation.

36-Inch Barn Door T-Hinges

The Barn Door T-Hinge is the longest T hinge in this collection. It has an overall length of 928mm, with an 856mm hinge arm, and uses a traditional arrow-ended strap across the face of the door. It is sold as a pair and supplied with matching stainless-steel wood screws.

The product guidance notes that three hinges can be used where additional support is required. This should be treated as a fitting option rather than a universal load rating: the correct arrangement still depends on the door, frame and fixing points.

Straight Hook & Band Hinges

The Straight Hook & Band Hinges use a band that rotates on a pin attached to the fixing plate. The fixing plate needs to be morticed into the door frame so the door can sit flush. The current product has an overall length of 610mm and a 582mm hinge arm, and is sold as a pair with matching stainless-steel wood screws.

This arrangement is useful where the frame can accept the recessed fixing plate and a straight band suits the door position.

Cranked Hook & Band Hinges

The Cranked Hook & Band Hinges are available in 24-inch and 35-inch sizes. The hinge is cranked so the band and fixing plate sit in a different relationship to the face of the door and frame. Use the technical drawing to confirm that this offset suits your joinery before ordering.

The cranked design should not be chosen simply on the assumption that it will make every door open flat against an adjacent wall. The final opening position depends on the frame, door thickness, hinge position and surrounding structure.

Choosing Hinge Length and Quantity

The product guidance for these traditional strap hinges recommends a hinge length covering roughly half to two-thirds of the door width as a starting point. For example, a 30-inch door would typically be paired with an 18-inch hinge. Large barn doors may require a different arrangement depending on their construction and weight.

For more detail, see our T-hinge sizing guide. Where the door is unusually wide, heavy or exposed, confirm the proposed hinge arrangement with the door maker, joiner or installer rather than relying on a general sizing rule alone.

Fixing to the Door and Frame

All three product families in this collection are supplied with matching stainless-steel wood screws. These fixings still depend on sound timber and sufficient fixing depth. Check the condition of the door and frame before installation and avoid relying on damaged, split or weak timber at the hinge points.

The straight hook-and-band design requires the fixing plate to be recessed into the frame. The cranked version uses a different offset, while the T hinge fixes across the door face. Each product page includes a technical drawing showing the relevant dimensions.

Black and Pewter Finishes

The collection is available in black and pewter finishes. The products are made from mild steel, but finish characteristics and maintenance requirements should be checked on the individual listing rather than assumed from colour alone.

Where the hinges will be used outside, consider the level of weather exposure, moisture, timber treatment and ongoing maintenance. The product pages do not publish a single corrosion rating that applies to every installation, so use the specified product guidance for the intended setting.

Related Hinge Collections and Guides

For smaller traditional strap hinges, browse our wider T Hinges collection. For the hinge type rather than the barn-door application, see Hook & Band Hinges. Our Gate Hinges collection includes additional options for gates and exterior joinery.

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To compare these hinges with the wider traditional hinge family, return to Traditional Hand Forged Hinges.