It would seem, what's the difference where the gate opens? But no! Yes, and very significant! And you will walk along the old streets and notice how the gates open there. If you can find at least a couple of these that open outward, then you are extremely lucky to diagnose their first owners. Let's figure it out in essence, what's the matter.
Hinge options and their true purpose
There are two main types of hinges - universal and non-universal. First, about the universal. If you talked to our overseas "colleagues", they would call such loops saloon loops. The name alone gives a clear idea of how this mechanism works.
That is, these loops work in both directions. And if you consider them for a gate or wicket, then you will find that this mechanism is very popular with owners of various livestock. For pasturing animals, from sheep to bulls, it is more convenient, of course, for the loops to work like a pendulum. Otherwise, some goat will rest against the gate - and try to drag him away.
And what is not universal? And these are hinges that open in only one direction, they can be left and right. Such hinges are hung on the doors to the house. And if you do not need to let the cattle go for a walk, you should give preference to just such loops.
Why inward and not outward?
Let's start with security issues. Saloon hinges make it easy to open the wicket on both sides, and this makes it possible for intruders to get into your property without much difficulty. If the wicket can be opened in any direction, it is enough just to apply force in a direction convenient for the burglar. It is clear that they will dare to break the gate only if you are not at home or at the burglars at all already criminal intentions, but it is much easier to block the door that opens in one side.
The second reason why in the old days (and even now) the gates open exactly inward is the banal convenience. Previously, water was carried from a well or a column, which was located on a common street, so they went from home with empty buckets, and returned home with full ones. In what direction do you think it is easier to open the gate if your hands are full?
And finally, the cherry on top. Imagine a frosty morning, you have a cup of hot cocoa, take a shovel and clean the snow in your yard. You punch the path to the gate and are going to open it and clean the path further. And then a surprise: the gate opens outward and is covered with snow from the outside. Checkmate: wait for your neighbors to rescue you from captivity, just coax them with something in advance, otherwise there will be no one to wave a shovel in front of your house.
So do not neglect the centuries of experience and assume that the direction of the loops is irrelevant. Laughter is laughter, and even such a trifle is of great importance.
And since we're talking about gate hinges, here's a useful video on how to weld this mechanism neatly and reliably:
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