When building a new barn, there are many types of hinges and hardware to choose from for your barn doors. We will explore some of the choices and types of hinges as well as the accessories to construct a safe, effective and proper barn door.

Hinge screws are one of the most basic and versatile hinges for a barn door. The come in various lengths and styles. No matter how good a hinge looks it's very important to make sure you have the correct duty rating.

If your door weighs 200 pounds, you must have hinges rated for that weight. If a single hinge is rated for say 100 pounds, then three hinges would more than suffice for your 200 pound door. Most hinges are around 20" in length providing plenty of support for heavier barn doors.