Hinge mounted check strap and method of limiting opening movement of a hinged door

A hinge assembly for a door assembly including a door and a door jamb, the hinge assembly comprising:

• a hinge having a first plate attached to the door and a second plate attached to the door jamb and pivotally connected to the first plate, the first plate and the second plate having a space therebetween in a closed position of the door;
• a check strap configured to limit opening movement of the door, the check strap including
• a first end portion configured to be attached to the first plate,
• a second end portion configured to be attached to the second plate, and
• a strip secured to the first end portion and to the second end portion, the strip being meshed to permit folding, the strip having a length in a fully extended state, the length being selected to limit opening movement of the door to a predetermined angle of opening;
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• at least two fasteners to secure the first end portion of the check strap and the first plate to the door and the second end portion of the check strap and the second plate to the door jamb.