The location and type of fittings are important factors for the proper functioning of the door. Permanently installed hooks and hinges need to be very carefully aligned, because the position of the wings depends on them, which cannot be changed after assembly. Both parts of the hardware are also sold in versions that enable adjustment. Thanks to this, you can position the wings in relation to each other and to the poles. pay attention, that the fittings and screws are made of stainless materials (yellow chromated, hot-dip galvanized or stainless steel). Curved and straight adjustable hinge, simple tape hinge, an adjustable hook and two other hooks of different thickness with mounting plates, screw hook. If adjustable hinges are fitted to the gate, it will be possible to correct the position of the wings in the range of several centimeters.
Movable hooks enable the correction to be carried out with millimeter accuracy. Before adjusting, remove the sash from the hinges.
If the hooks are on the inside of the post, the passage width becomes narrower by a few centimeters.
Hooks mounted on the back side of the posts have this advantage, that the gate leaves can be opened at an angle of 180 ° and thus, when opened, they do not narrow the space between the posts.
In the case of protruding hooks, Gate leaves are often suspended over the edge of a post. Adjustable hooks can be screwed in deeper, a fixed – embed deeper in the wall.
The bent hinges eliminate the disadvantages of protruding hooks. The gate leaves are mounted between the posts. There are three types of hooks on sale: for laying, for screwing and with mounting plate.