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Pivot Doors FAQ

Front Pivot Doors What makes Pivot Doors different?

January 14, 2020

A Pivot door differs from traditional doors in one crucial way. The hinge is offset from the frame of the door, which allows it to be bigger than a door with a traditional hinge. The Pivot hinge is set on the top and bottom of the frame using pins, and the door revolves around it. While the size of the opening is only as big as the distance between the hinge and the other side of the door, it has the appearance of being much…

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What are double rabbeted jambs and how do they set our Pivot Doors apart?

January 14, 2020

Pivot doors have some inherent drawbacks due to the hinge system. They have less insulation because more space is needed around the frame for the door to operate smoothly. While most companies do not have a solution for this, we have a double rabbeted jamb system that decreases the airflow on the side of the frame. It allows the door to be closer to the side of the frame, reducing the gap.

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Why is a multipoint lock important for a Pivot Door?

January 14, 2020

Multipoint locks are essentially a tool to increase security, increase insulation, and eliminate warping. While all of these are great benefits, the one that interests us most here is the reduced warping. Pivot doors are big and can have a good weight to them, so warping is a pressing concern. The multiple locking points make it so that the door is more anchored and less likely to warp. All of our Pivot doors are equipped with this locking system.

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