Stainless Steel Hinges On All Asgard Sheds

Asgard Sheds use Stainless Steel Hinges

As a true British manufacturer, Asgard is always searching for ways to improve the strength and security of our outdoor storage products. From 2024, we swapped our hinges from our hard-wearing steel to stainless steel.  Whilst our previous door hinges work fantastically well, we've upgraded them to stainless steel, offering even more protection against the weather and theft.

Why use stainless steel hinges? 

Stainless Steel is stronger and more resistant to rust and corrosion than even galvanised steel and provides an even longer life. Our stainless steel hinges are coated in our usual high-quality outdoor, weather-resistant powder coat paint for even more weather resistance, providing a long-lasting, tough hinge. 

What is Stainless Steel?

Stainless steel, also known as inox, is a corrosion-resistant steel (CRES) and rustless steel. It is an alloy of iron that is resistant to rusting and corrosion and contains at least 10.5% chromium and usually nickel, as well as 0.2 to 2.11% carbon. The chromium content forms a passive film that can protect the material and self-heal. This means our new stainless steel hinges will be tougher and last even longer. Although stainless steel does rust, this only affects the outer few layers of atoms, with its chromium content shielding deeper layers from oxidation. The addition of nitrogen also improves resistance to pitting corrosion and increases mechanical strength. 

So, why do you not use Stainless Steel for the Whole Shed Construction? 

Simply, they would cost a fortune! Stainless steel costs substantially more than galvanised steel, which would be unaffordable for a lot of users. Stainless steel requires specialist manufacturers to process. Asgard sheds offer a high-quality construction and finish at an affordable price. By using stainless steel for hinges (a moving part that gets a lot of wear and tear and is often an attack point for would-be thieves), we can maintain the same great price point whilst boosting our quality metal sheds. 

Welded On Shed Hinges - Police Preferred Specification

Stainless steel is super tough, so our "standard" sheds are the toughest you can get. But, it gets better....  as part of our Police Preferred range of units, we also add an extra weld to the hinges, so not only are they screwed into place, with stainless steel screws and hidden away by panelled doors... making them super secure, they are also welded onto the doors!!! ... and lets not forget the solid steel locking door claws .... compare us to other sheds out there!

Asgard is committed to continuous product development and improvement. If you have a suggestion that might make our sheds even better..... please contact us [email protected]

*From 2024 onwards