Description
Quick answer: These curved gate hinges are for inward-opening timber gates. Choose the handing while standing outside the gate and looking at it: if you want the hinges on the right, choose Right Handed; if you want the hinges on the left, choose Left Handed.
Which handing do I need?
Always choose the side as viewed from outside the gate.
- Right Handed – standing outside and facing the gate, the hinges are on your right. The gate opens inward.
- Left Handed – standing outside and facing the gate, the hinges are on your left. The gate opens inward.
The left/right description refers to the hinge side of the gate, not the side the latch is fitted to.
What is it used for?
A curved gate hinge set is a handed pair of decorative strap-style hinges used to hang a timber garden gate or ledged door. The curved straps fix across the face of the gate and transfer its weight back to the hinge pins at the post or frame, giving a more traditional appearance than a plain tee hinge.
- Supplied as a pair for the top and bottom of one suitable gate.
- Designed for inward-opening gates.
- Best suited to timber gates with solid ledges or framing behind the fixing positions.
- Galvanised finish for outdoor gate hardware.
What else do I need?
You will also need a sound gate post or frame, suitable exterior fixings, and a latch such as a ring gate latch or Suffolk latch. Add a Brenton bolt where extra restraint is required.
Alternatives
Choose heavy tee hinges for a simpler straight strap arrangement. For wider or heavier gates, straight hook and band hinges provide a more traditional heavy-duty hanging method and can make future gate removal easier.
Before ordering: Stand outside the gate, face it, and choose the variant for the side you want the hinges fitted to. Check the strap length against the gate width and make sure every fixing lands in solid framing rather than thin face boards. Gate, posts, latch and general fixings are not included unless specifically stated.
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