Continuous Hinges & Butt Hinges in Bay City, Michigan

Heavy-Duty Hinge Solutions for Commercial Doors

Hinges are one of the most overlooked components of a commercial door system, yet they carry the full weight of the door and absorb constant stress from daily use. In Bay City’s commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings, improper or worn hinges lead to sagging doors, frame damage, hardware failure, and safety concerns.

FBH Architectural Security provides professional installation and replacement of continuous hinges and butt hinges in Bay City, backed by over 70 years of experience working with commercial door systems. We help businesses select the right hinge type for each opening and install it correctly to ensure long-term performance.

Choosing the Right Commercial Hinge

Not all hinges are the same. The correct hinge type depends on door weight, traffic level, security needs, and how the door is used throughout the day. FBH evaluates each opening to ensure the hinge supports both the door and the hardware attached to it.

Continuous Hinges

Also known as piano hinges, continuous hinges run the full height of the door and frame, evenly distributing the door’s weight. These hinges are commonly used in high-traffic or high-abuse environments and are especially effective at preventing door sag.

Continuous hinges are ideal for:

• High-use commercial and industrial doors
• Schools, hospitals, and municipal buildings
• Fire-rated door assemblies
• Doors experiencing recurring sag or hinge failure
• Facilities seeking longer door and frame life

By spreading the load across the entire frame, continuous hinges reduce stress on individual hinge points and help protect both the door and frame.

Butt Hinges

Butt hinges are the most common hinge type used on commercial doors and are available in a wide range of materials, sizes, and load ratings. When properly selected and installed, they provide smooth, reliable operation for many commercial applications.

FBH installs commercial-grade butt hinges for:

• Offices and professional buildings
• Retail and service businesses
• Schools and healthcare facilities
• Wood and hollow metal doors
• Interior and exterior openings

We install heavy-duty, ball-bearing butt hinges designed to handle commercial traffic and support additional hardware such as closers and access control devices.

Installation That Prevents Future Problems

Incorrect hinge installation is one of the leading causes of door failure. Misaligned hinges can cause doors to rub, drag, or fail to latch properly, eventually damaging frames and hardware.

FBH’s hinge installation process includes:

• Verifying door weight and traffic requirements
• Selecting the correct hinge size and load rating
• Reinforcing frames and doors where required
• Aligning hinges for smooth, even swing
• Ensuring compatibility with fire-rated assemblies
• Testing door operation after installation

This attention to detail helps prevent costly repairs down the road and extends the life of the entire opening.

Hinge Replacement & Door Correction Services

Many Bay City buildings, especially older facilities, experience ongoing hinge-related issues caused by years of use or improper original installation. FBH provides hinge replacement and correction services to address problems such as:

• Sagging or dragging doors
• Loose or torn-out hinges
• Cracked frames or hinge reinforcement failure
• Doors that won’t close or latch properly

In many cases, upgrading from butt hinges to a continuous hinge can permanently resolve recurring issues.

Why Bay City Facilities Choose FBH

Bay City businesses trust FBH because hinge installation isn’t treated as a minor detail—it’s treated as a structural component of the door system. With decades of experience across industrial facilities, schools, healthcare buildings, and commercial spaces, we know how to install hinges that last.

Clients choose FBH because:

• We install commercial-grade hinges only
• We understand fire-rated and high-traffic requirements
• We coordinate hinges with doors, frames, and hardware
• Our work is built to withstand Michigan’s climate and heavy use

Schedule Hinge Installation or Replacement in Bay City

Whether you’re upgrading problem doors, outfitting a new building, or correcting ongoing sag issues, FBH delivers professional hinge solutions designed for long-term reliability.