Heavy Shutter Strap Hinges > 705 Storm Strap Hinges

The 705 “Storm Strap” was my first attempt to produce an inexpensive but functional and durable shutter hinge. It’s just a straight, flat steel bar. Rolled, punched and offset to function as a strap hinge; the storm strap is a more durable and functional solution than a light-weight cut-out hinge in the same price range. As it turns out, my “storm hinge” wasn’t a new idea after all. Traveling through Europe , you’ll find countless examples in Germany and even more in France and Italy . So the hinge is actually European in origin – which comes as no surprise – and it’s very comfortable on homes of continental design. The hinge lends itself to additional detailing from which a rather elegant application often results.