A pivot door rotates around a pivot point within the opening. Its visual scale can be striking, but useful selection starts with the opening, clear passage, swing area and complete entrance composition.
Read the whole entrance, not only the moving leaf
The pivot leaf may sit beside fixed panels, glazing or a sidelight. These areas affect the visible proportions and should be reviewed as one elevation.
A glass sidelight or a version without the fixed window can be discussed from the actual opening dimensions and reference style. Final structure remains project-specific.
Plan the movement and passage
Opening
Record the finished opening and the clear passage the project needs. The pivot position and leaf width are reviewed together.
Swing area
Check the space on both sides of the leaf, along with nearby walls, furniture and circulation routes.
Operation
Manual opening without an electric operator is available. Lock choice and any non-powered backup are confirmed for the selected model.
Information for design review
- Reference design or entrance elevation
- Finished opening dimensions and required clear passage
- Preferred lock, pull and operation
- Quantity, project location and site conditions when available
