Exterior Pivot Doors

Exterior pivot doors are a perfect way to make a grand entry for any residential or commercial building.

Exterior pivot doors.

Segments can be designed to complement any setting. The pivot distance can be 1 4 the width of the door which means the pivot will be placed a quarter of the way into the door. Luckily unlike most pivot doors our pivot door collection is constructed in a way that avoids the common issues pivot doors face. A pivot door rotates on a pivot box in the floor and the top jamb rather than traditional door side hinges.

This width however is only possible in a pivot door. Even massive doors weighing up to 500 pounds open with ease. Low profile doors are made with our ultra thin door frame. These doors have become popular in last few years because they are ideal for large panels have a cool contemporary vibe and unique opening architectures.

If you choose a pivot distance of 1 2 the width of the door the pivot will be placed in the center of the door on each door in the wall system. A thumb turn mechanism on the interior locks the handle. Full view glass pivot doors may be segmented by horizontal and or vertical applied metal trim. An optional concealed overhead closure and secondary lock ensure the door is self closing.

Pivot doors rely heavily on the entry door hardware specifically the pivot hinge to manage the functionality of the pivot door. Pivot doors can be made fully weatherproof by adding draft and moist repellent details. Elegant outswing exterior doors make the primary access point of their structure regardless of price to command attention via first impression. Our pivot doors are built with double rabbeted jambs and a multi point lock to resist warping and cracking provide additional security and improve insulation.

Urban front pivot doors start from a minimum width of 1200mm up to a maximum width of 1500mm and up to 3000mm in height including the frame. Weiland offers pivot doors up to 9 feet wide and 13 feet tall. Built to last our pivot doors are designed with secured corners and top and bottom rails that nest with the stiles for a permanent rigid connection. Pivot doors are available with full length rockwood geometek pull handles in satin stainless shown or black suede to complement sleek minimalist design.

Our ultra thin pivot door frame creates an unrivaled 90 percent glass in a 6 feet wide by 10 feet tall doorway. A keyed cylinder on the exterior allows unlocking from the outdoors. If you choose a pivot distance of 1 2 the width of the door the pivot will be placed in the center of the door on each door in the wall system. These make the pivot door fit to use as an exterior door.

However pivot doors look exceptional on some of our ultra contemporary door designs. Modern pivot doors have heavy duty hinges and pivot door hardware could account for up to half the cost of the pivot door.