THRESHOLD INTERFACE PLANNING
Resolve the Floor and Water Interface Before the Entrance Arrives
The threshold is shared by the door system, interior floor, exterior surface, drainage and local waterproofing design. A flush visual concept does not remove the need to coordinate levels, clearances, water paths, pivot access and maintenance. The final detail must follow the selected system and the real project condition.
PROJECT DECISION POINTS
Floor relationship
Record: Interior finish, exterior finish and intended transition level
Shows the vertical space available for the proposed threshold.
Exposure condition
Record: Recess, canopy, facade direction and direct weather exposure
Gives the project team context for drainage and weather detailing.
Pivot access
Record: Bottom pivot location, adjustment access and removable-cover needs
Avoids burying service points beneath finished materials.
Responsibility line
Record: Supplier detail, waterproofing design, drainage and local installation
Prevents a generic web sketch from being treated as a site solution.
INFORMATION CHECKLIST
Threshold coordination package
- Door plan and section with pivot position
- Interior and exterior finished-floor levels
- Floor and facade material build-ups
- Canopy, recess and direct-exposure information
- Local drainage and waterproofing concept
- Required access for pivot adjustment or maintenance
USEFUL FIRST RESPONSE
A useful review should identify the proposed door-side interface and the information still required from the architect, waterproofing consultant, contractor and installer. Final drainage, waterproofing and local compliance remain project responsibilities.
RESPONSIBILITY BOUNDARY
Dooream discussion scope
Provide applicable door-side threshold and pivot-interface information for the proposed configuration.
Local project responsibility
Design and verify structure, drainage, waterproofing, finished levels, site preparation and installation.
FREQUENT PROJECT QUESTIONS
Clarify the handoff before the next decision
Can every pivot entrance use the same flush-threshold detail?
No. The selected door system, exposure, floor build-up, drainage, waterproofing and local requirements must be coordinated for the actual project.
Who is responsible for drainage and waterproofing around an imported entrance door?
The project team should name the responsible local architect, consultant, contractor and installer. Supplier-side information does not replace the local site design.
Continue the project research: pivot-door site preparation, site opening verification, facade coordination checklist, weather-exposure brief.
For architects, facade and waterproofing consultants, contractors, developers, importers and professional installers coordinating a defined custom pivot entrance.
ENTRANCE FLOOR AND WATER INTERFACE
Resolve Levels, Drainage and Pivot Access Before Production Release
A pivot entrance can look correct on an elevation and still fail at the floor interface. The review should show interior and exterior finished levels, falls, drainage route, weather exposure, waterproofing boundary, threshold profile, floor-build-up thickness and access required for pivot adjustment or service.
Best fit: Architects, facade consultants, contractors and installers coordinating exterior pivot entrances before shop drawing approval.
Finished levels
Dimension the internal and external finished levels, floor build-up, required clearances, falls and accessible passage.
Water management
Show canopy exposure, drainage route, waterproofing termination, threshold interface and the responsible local trade.
Pivot service access
Keep the agreed access and tolerances needed for pivot installation, adjustment, floor finishes and future service.
Information for the first project review
- Entrance section with internal and external finished levels
- Floor build-up, falls, drainage and waterproofing details
- Weather exposure, canopy and threshold direction
- Pivot position, clear passage and service access
- Responsible architect, contractor, waterproofing and installation parties
Continue the project review: shop drawing approval checklist, technical coordination resources, architect drawing checklist.