Pivot Entry Doors
A pivot entry door is an oversized front door that turns on a pivot set into the floor and head rather than side hinges, so it can be larger and heavier than a standard hinged entry door. It makes the entrance itself the statement. Crateworks builds pivot entry doors in slim aluminum, balanced to open smoothly, for renovation and replacement projects.
Best for: Architectural entrances where the front door is meant to be the feature, with an oversized panel a standard hinge could not carry.
Spec-onlyPivot Entry Doors is built and quoted to your spec. North American structural certification is not held at this time; installation and code compliance are confirmed by your local certified installer on a per-project basis.
Built to your opening
Every entry door is made to order. You specify:
- Size
- Pivot type
- Glazing
- Color (RAL)
- Hardware
Common questions
- What is a pivot entry door?
- A pivot entry door is a front door that rotates on a pivot at the floor and head instead of side hinges. Because the structure carries the weight through the pivot points, the panel can be much larger and heavier than a hinged door, which is why pivots are used for oversized statement entrances.
- How big can a pivot entry door be?
- Pivot entries carry taller and wider panels than side hinges, since the load runs through the pivot points rather than a jamb. The exact maximum depends on the panel weight and your opening, which Crateworks confirms before building.
- Are these entry doors certified for new construction?
- We position our entry doors for renovation and replacement, where you are replacing a door in an existing opening. Energy and security certifications vary by jurisdiction, and we only state a specific rating once the supplier has furnished the documentation in writing. Tell us the project and we will confirm what we can document before you order.
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