A large front door is a great way to make a statement. It is elegant, impressive, and enhances the natural flow of your entryway. The only question is, do you have room? With a modern pivot door, you do. Pivot doors place the pivot or hinge point several inches toward the center of the door and turn on a pivot instead of opening from the far side. This creates a graceful way to enjoy a larger entry door that opens easily and takes up just the right amount of space in the swing radius.
Let’s explore the advantages of a pivot front door and custom pivot doors in other spaces in your home.
A modern pivot door uses pivot hinges set a few inches from the edge, allowing the door to rotate smoothly on a central axis instead of traditional side hinges. This design supports extra-wide, heavy doors, offers a smaller swing radius, and delivers a sleek look with secure, effortless operation.
Pivot doors come in many different materials, configurations, and aesthetic styles. Your pivot door may look formally traditional before it opens, or you might have a trendy geometric door of glass and aluminum. Where you place your pivot also makes a difference. Impact pivot doors are available in various hardware styles to match your home’s design.
The pivot offset is where your pivot is located. For example, your pivot might be anywhere from two inches to six inches from the edge of the door. This will change the swing style, radius, and how much space is available when the door is fully open. The offset position ensures smooth and easy operation regardless of door size.
Pivot doors are commonly made of aluminum or solid-core microfiber. However, the pivot mechanism works equally well for solid wood-style doors. Wood-style pivot doors look and feel traditional but are easier to open and less likely to stick in damp weather. Impact pivot doors can also feature impact-resistant glass for enhanced storm protection and noise reduction pivot doors for quieter indoor environments.
Most pivot doors are wide single-panel doors. However, you can use the pivot opening style for a double door as well. Pivot double doors provide an elegant double-opening method that automatically makes your home feel more modern from the first impression of opening the doors. Each single panel can be customized with impact glass for maximum protection.
Entry doors with these features are available in a wide range of styles, finishes, and glass designs—allowing Florida homeowners to achieve both lasting protection and enhanced curb appeal.
Engineered for Florida’s weather, these doors use high-quality materials, reinforced frames, and impact-resistant glass to withstand wind, rain, and humidity while ensuring smooth, reliable operation for years.
Pivot doors feature large panels and slim frames, maximizing natural light and creating a striking, contemporary focal point that enhances any home’s architecture.
Engineered for Florida’s climate, these doors use high-quality materials, reinforced frames, and impact-resistant glass to withstand wind, rain, and humidity while ensuring smooth, reliable operation for years.
Entry doors with these features are available in a wide range of styles, finishes, and glass designs—allowing Florida homeowners to achieve both lasting protection and enhanced curb appeal.
A&J Windowhaus offers pivot doors in a variety of materials, finishes, and glass configurations to suit your home’s style. Choose from solid panels for privacy, glass inserts to enhance light, or impact-rated options for storm protection. Every door is crafted to meet your specific aesthetic and functional needs.
Pivot doors are popular in Florida because their unique pivot mechanism is more resistant to strong winds and flying debris, helping prevent the door from blowing open during hurricanes. Our impact pivot doors are engineered for high-velocity hurricane zones and feature impact-resistant glass that meets Florida’s strict building codes. They also provide an excellent weather seal, allowing weatherstripping to be applied around the full frame to keep out rain and improve energy efficiency. In addition, impact glass helps reduce solar heat gain, keeping your home cooler during hot Florida summers. With smooth operation and a secure multi-point locking system, pivot doors offer both safety and ease of use—especially when quick access is needed during severe weather.
Our pivot doors are commonly made of aluminum or solid-core microfiber. However, they can also be customized into solid wood-style doors. The solid wood-style doors offer a traditional look, whereas aluminum and solid-core microfiber give your home a modern touch. You can contact our team to learn more about the materials and their durability. Impact pivot doors are available in all material types with impact glass options for storm protection.
Yes, due to their versatility and style, pivot doors work excellently for both single and double entryways. For a single entryway, the pivot points or hinges are installed offset from the side. For double-entry ways, both doors are installed with the pivot point slightly offset from the middle. Our entry door configurations can be customized with impact glass for enhanced protection.
Pivoted doors do require some care and maintenance, but the process is similar to that of any other traditional door design. Firstly, you must wipe the surface of the door regularly to keep it looking shiny and brand new. Also, occasionally lubricate the pivot points and check the hardware, including the pull bar, to ensure there is no wear and tear. Quality pivot doors are built to last with minimal maintenance requirements.
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