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Description
Quick answer: Straight hook and band hinges are a traditional gate-hanging system for medium to heavy timber gates. The long bands support the gate while the hooks provide the pivot point at the post.
What are hook and band hinges used for?
They are commonly chosen for wider or heavier garden gates where a short tee hinge would provide too little support. The hook arrangement can allow adjustment during fitting and makes it possible to lift the gate off for maintenance where the installation permits.
- Suitable for robust timber gates and ledged doors.
- Long bands spread load across the gate framing.
- Available in 300, 350, 400 and 450mm nominal lengths.
- Black and galvanised finish options.
What else do I need?
Fit to a substantial gate post using suitable exterior fixings. Add a ring latch, Suffolk latch or automatic latch. Automatic latches need a separate pull handle. A Brenton bolt can provide extra restraint.
Alternatives
Medium tee hinges suit many ordinary lightweight garden gates. Choose heavy tee hinges for a strong but simpler fixed-pin layout. The straight band and hooks on plate set is another complete matched option.
Before ordering: Select hinge length according to gate width, weight, construction and ledge positions. Check the post condition and ensure every fixing lands in solid structural timber. Imperial sizes are familiar references; use the listed metric measurements when comparing or ordering.
