Searching for the right heavy-duty T hinges for your barn door? Perhaps you are looking for black T hinges for your period home’s internal doors? Either way, if you stumbled upon this article it means that you have a few questions about this type of hinges.

Whether you are questioning “How to measure tee hinges?” or want to know “What size tee hinges do I need?” – our team has got the answers. To help you choose the right tee hinges for your required application, we have answered some of the most frequently asked questions about T hinges.

What are T hinges?

T hinges, also known as tee hinges, feature a long arm that is installed along the door to evenly distribute the weight. These are often used on garden gates, cottage doors, barn doors and shed doors. T Hinges are functional yet decorative, being able to give a cottage-style look or authentic period look to any property.

Related: How to uplift a garden gate.

To precisely explain the meaning of tee hinges, we looked up the word in the dictionary. According to Merriam Webster, T hinges are hinges that have the appearance of a letter T when opened: “a strap hinge of which one leaf is replaced by a butt”.

How to measure tee hinges?

Depends on the measurement you require. Do you need the overall length, arm length or fixing plate size? Please see below an image of how this From the Anvil Pewter 108mm Arrow Head T Hinge is measured.

What size tee hinges do I need?

Tee hinges should cover at least half the width of the door. For instance, a 500mm wide gate will need a 250mm T hinge. Be sure to choose the right tee hinge for your doors as these need to offer enough stability to function properly.

Related: Different types of hinges.

Where to buy T hinges?

At Ironmongery Experts, we have all the hinges you might require. So, whether you are searching for T hinges for doors, T hinges for cabinets or tee hinges for shed doors, search no further. Our tee hinges are available in a wide selection of finishes, this includes galvanised T hinges, stainless steel T hinges and more. Here are a few of our most popular T hinges.

Pair From the Anvil Beeswax 108mm Arrow Head T Hinge

Pair From the Anvil Pewter 457mm Penny End T Hinge

To view our full range of hinges available in stock, browse our hinges range. From parliament hinges and concealed hinges to lift off hinges and even butterfly hinges. If you have any questions or require further advice, feel free to contact our friendly team on 01376 557 561 or at info@ironmongeryexperts.co.uk.