There can be no more vital place for the correct specification of hinges than a fire door. The considerations that must be made are pivotal for ensuring the safety and compliance of the door and the building, as well as its functionality and aesthetic appeal.

Explore the various types of hinges and their practical uses in everyday applications. Read our guide to discover the right hinge for your project.

Discover Cooke Brothers’ range of heavy-duty hinges designed for high-traffic spaces. Durable, maintenance-free, and compliant with safety standards.

Enhance school safety with durable fire door hinges. Cooke Brothers offers CE-marked, high-performance hinges designed for fire resistance, security, and longevity.

Claremont Fan Court School, a Palladian mansion in Surrey designed by 18th-century architect Henry Holland, turned to Cooke Brothers to restore its historic brass door hinges.

Few environments are as unforgiving as the cold, rough waters around Britain’s shores. These are the conditions that RNLI lifeboats face every single day, launching into extreme weather to carry out critical rescue missions.

One aspect of hinge specification that often gets our customers scratching their heads is door handing. Door handing refers to the direction a door closes, determining where the hinges and handle are positioned.

Marine environments are notoriously tough on materials. For projects in coastal locations, selecting the right hardware is critical to ensuring longevity and performance.