Buzz about Pivot Doors – A Product Review by The Central Glass and Aluminium Team

We all love choice -we want to clearly stamp our own identity on our home.

Whilst most people opt for a traditional hinged entrance door, some of us are looking for something a little different. You can create that perfect grand entrance and make a statement – with something different.

Let’s first look at the fundamental differences between the two – hinged vs pivot.

Hinged doors
Are held up by hinges on the side of the door frame, usually 2 or 3. Whilst usual in a home setting to have a closer attached to your door it is very possible to install a surface mounted closer to ensure that self-closing function is activated when required.

A traditional hinged door really cannot be any wider than 1100, without the risk of strain on the hardware and malfunctioning.

Pivot doors
So what is the hype about a pivot door all about – well it is all about scale. A pivot door allows for incredible wide doors to greet your guests. So how big can you go – how is 3metres tall and 1.5m wide – easy!!

Despite the scale and heaviness of these types of doors – the weight does not interfere with their functionality. A pivot door is held up from below on a central hinge or pivot box in the floor.

Imagine the reaction of your friends as they are greet with this massive door – the scale of this size of door draw will draw the eye on, resulting in less visual obstruction through minimising the amount of frame and ensuring bigger expanses of glass.

Many of us will recognise a pivot door from our shopping expeditions – these types of doors are often used in retail environments – check out the pivot box in the floor of our job at Robina Fashion precinct on the Gold Coast.

Pivot door benefits

• Create your own unique entrance statement – be daring or modern or rustic – it’s all up to you.
• Security with a view can be achieved with the right contemporary front door and a Crimsafe security screen – so you can enjoy our climate.
• A pivot door allows you to run it all the way to the ceiling – no barrier above the door.
• A pivot door can allow a smooth and easy transition in your floors between indoor and outdoor covered areas.
• Usually glass doors are chosen to maximise the views of entrance gardens or backyards.

Whilst most entrance or entry doors are traditionally timber doors.

• Timber doors do require regular maintenance.
• An aluminium door will be virtually maintenance free. It will not rot like timber and there is no need to repaint it. Maintenance is as simply as giving the frame a quick whip over every so often using the recommended cleaning products of your supplier.You can even also choose from a huge variety of frame finishes from powder coated, anodised and even timber look finishes (that are so real you have to touch to confirm they are not timber) – if you are interested check out companies like Knotwood and Decowood you will be surprised by the timber finishes.
• Steel doors are making statements now too in entrances

Our commercial pivot entrance units operate with a large scale commercial self-return closing mechanism, specifically designed for the very intended purpose and weight of this type of door. Just like our frameless door installation at the Gold Coast Turf Club – extension this is the quality of the hardware you get on our pivot doors – design and built to last.

You dream it – We Make It at Central Glass and Aluminium, so dream away and let your imagination run wild – combinations of aluminium and timber are not uncommon – whatever your unique entrance statement is – a pivot door can be the key.

Contact us to find out how we can solve your needs!