uPVC Door Butt Hinge Replacement

The most common type of hinge you’ll see on uPVC doors is the butt hinge. You will find that most older uPVC doors will have these types of door hinges attached to them. They also can be found on French doors. Butt hinges generally come in a range of sizes from 13mm to 150mm.

Proper hinge alignment does more than just make your door swing smoothly — it can significantly influence both the security and energy performance of your property. According to a maintenance guide from Everest, mis-aligned doors can cause drafty gaps, uneven pressure on locking mechanisms, and weaken the overall seal of your entryway. everest.co.uk They emphasise that even small adjustments — using the correct hinge type, ensuring screws are tight, and making sure the door sits flush — help your uPVC door maintain a tight fit against the frame, reducing the chance of forced entry and improving insulation at the same time.

Broken uPVC Door Hinges?

We get a lot of customers saying they can’t locate any door hinges to replace their broken old style uPVC ones. We always recommend Avocet’s uPVC door hinges. Our Avocet butt hinges are available in Brown and White. The good feature about these uPVC door butt hinges is that you can choose from angled or flat depending on your door frame. The ones shown below are 115mm.