(57) This invention is a hinge for joining two panels together edge to edge, for example,
in making a folding cabin. The two hinge components (11, 12) each define a panel recess
(21, or 22) and a hinge recess (23 or 24) separated by a partition (17 or 18). Scrolls
(22 and 26) in the hinge recesses can be fitted together by longitudinal sliding,
and then co-operated to form the hinge, and also form a kind of labyrinth seal against
moisture penetrating across the hinge. The partitions (17 and 18) protect the edges
of panels in the panel recesses from moisture.
The hinge can be used in a method of building a cabin from large but light heat insulating
panels (31). Roof ridge panels 41 and 42 are hinged together at 43 and pushed up to
the ridge position by being slid along the upper edges 73 of end walls 54 and/or by
being guided over and pivotting on the upper edge 72 of a partition 46.
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