The Power of Pivot Doors
Pivot doors are aesthetically stunning and contemporary making them popular on new projects and remodels. The knock on them is they lack a good seal when closed however this does not need to be the case.
The Nuts and Bolts of Pivot Doors
Pivot doors rotate on a central hinge, offering a unique opening mechanism that sets them apart from traditional swing or sliding doors. Due to the offset hinge location, very large doors can be created and supported.
Pivot doors require a larger opening to provide a good egress. The pivot is typically placed 7”-8” away from the edge of the door and jamb. This will reduce the width of the entry by 7”-8” + the width of the door. We offer pivot doors for openings 48” or larger. A 48” wide pivot door, depending on the door brand results in a 36” wide egress.
Their operation is smooth and effortless in large part due to the pivot location and the hinge design. The hinges can provide controlled door movement such as damper control, speed control, self closing, door hold, and 360 degree rotation. FritzJurgens hinges, widely considered the best available pivot door hinges are available on several brands of pivot doors we offer.
Pivot doors, like traditional swing doors can be made single or double such as french pivot doors.
We offer pivot doors from Keller Minimal, Jansen, Portella, and Reynaers. These offerings cover a range of price points, sizes, aesthetics and function. Every Pivot door we offer is custom made to your specifications. Below is more detail on each brand of pivot door we offer.
Keller Minimal 4+
A Keller Minimal pivot door provides a true sealing at the threshold and header. Keller’s solution to leaky pivot doors is revolutionary. A unique weather-resistant magnetic seal at the top and bottom of the door ensures excellent sealing.
See how Keller Minimal’s sealing pivot door works
The Keller Minimal pivot is an oversized, custom-made door that can be opened inwards and outwards. The door mountings are fixed to the floor with almost invisible fastenings.
The Keller Minimal pivot door will integrate seamlessly into the minimal windows® system, allowing creative combinations with both fixed and sliding elements. The unique door construction is available in oversized versions, creating a particularly elegant and luxurious appearance.
Jansen
Jansen has an assortment of steel frames that can be incorporated into pivot doors providing minimal sightlines and supporting oversize door dimensions. Jansen can provide arguably the largest pivot doors in existence utilizing the Jansen VISS facade system. Door door heights up to 20 ft are possible using the VISS frame. In addition to supporting oversize dimensions, the VISS frame is Passive House certified.
Doors of such enormous dimensions transform the transition from inside to outside, why open the door if you can open the entire facade?
Some of Jansen’s pivot doors can be made with a frame included that is engineered to accommodate the stress at the pivot point making installation as simple as a pre-hung swing door.
Portella
If you want to impress with exquisite craftmanship, Portella’s pivot door offerings are hard to beat. The old world craftsmanship and almost unlimited customization are unrivaled. Portella pivot doors are available in steel, stainless steel, bronze and wood.
Reynaers
Reynaers offers aluminum frame pivot doors at a price point that may surprise you.
The MasterLine 8 aluminum pivot doors offer excellent levels of safety, thermal insulation, and durability.
With the proper planning and design, pivot doors will be a long lasting timeless centerpiece of your home.
If you are interested in a pivot door, contact us and we will work with you to determine the best solution for your budget. You can reach us at info@alpenglowwindow.com.