Continuous Hinges: Installation & Temporary Field Repairs
Instructor: Michael Chavez
Instructor Biography: Michael Chavez brings more than 40 years of professional carpentry experience specializing in commercial doors, frames, architectural hardware, and field problem-solving. His practical, hands-on approach equips students with techniques they can immediately apply on the job to improve installations, reduce callbacks, and keep doors operating safely until permanent repairs can be completed.
Class Objective – The student will learn to:
- Understand the purpose, advantages, and applications of continuous hinges.
- Identify the different types of continuous hinges and select the appropriate hinge for various door applications.
- Properly prepare doors and frames for continuous hinge installation.
- Install continuous hinges using industry best practices.
- Diagnose common alignment, fastening, and operational problems.
- Perform safe and effective temporary field repairs when immediate hinge replacement is not possible.
- Recognize when temporary repairs are no longer appropriate and full hinge replacement is required.
- Apply preventative maintenance techniques to improve door performance and reduce future service calls.
Course Description
This hands-on course provides locksmiths, door hardware professionals, and maintenance personnel with the practical knowledge needed to properly install continuous hinges and perform effective temporary field repairs in commercial environments.
Students will learn proven installation methods, troubleshooting techniques, and field-tested repair strategies developed through more than 40 years of professional carpentry experience. The course emphasizes practical solutions that keep doors secure, functional, and code compliant until permanent repairs can be completed.
Whether you’re installing new continuous hinges or responding to emergency service calls, this class provides techniques that can be immediately applied in the field.
What You’ll Learn
- Introduction to continuous hinges
- Types of continuous hinges and their applications
- Required tools and installation materials
- Door and frame preparation
- Industry best practices for installation
- Door alignment and adjustment
- Common installation mistakes
- Troubleshooting operational issues
- Temporary field repair techniques
- Preventative maintenance practices
- Interactive questions and answers
Hands-On Training
Participants will observe and practice:
- Proper continuous hinge installation
- Door alignment adjustments
- Fastener replacement techniques
- Temporary repair methods for damaged or failing hinges
- Field-tested installation tips and troubleshooting techniques
Who Should Attend
- Locksmiths
- Door and hardware technicians
- Commercial maintenance personnel
- Facility managers
- Carpenters
- Security professionals
- Anyone responsible for commercial door maintenance and repair
What to Bring
- Notebook or legal pad
- Pens or pencils
- Safety glasses (recommended)
- Work gloves (optional for hands-on exercises)
Upon Completion
Students will have the practical skills needed to properly install continuous hinges, diagnose common door problems, perform effective temporary field repairs, and determine when complete hinge replacement is necessary. Participants will leave with proven techniques that reduce callbacks, improve door performance, and keep commercial openings operating safely and reliably.
