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One of the most common options for an exterior door hinge is called the Butt hingeThese hinges have two identical leaves. One leaf is able to move while the other leaf is fixed in place. The leaves are attached to a curled barrel which gives the door the ability to open.

Butt hinges can support heavier doors such as those made of steel or fiberglass.

There are actually several types of butt hinges. Lift-joint butt hinges are easy to install and remove. A rising butt hinge is meant for rooms in which the floor is uneven. If you have a particularly heavy door, you might want to use a ball-bearing butt hinge. Butt hinges are among the most common hinges used for exterior doors.