Name: Custom Pivot Doors
Brand: Scenic Doors
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What is a pivot door?

Accepted Answer

A pivot door is an entry door that rotates around a vertical axis fixed at the top and bottom — usually offset from the edge — instead of swinging on side hinges. The pivot mechanism handles the weight, which is why pivot doors can be much larger and heavier than traditional hinged doors.

Question 2

How large can a custom pivot door be?

Accepted Answer

Scenic Doors builds custom pivot doors up to 5' wide and 12' tall as a standard offering. Oversized pivot doors taller than 12' or wider than 5' are possible with reinforced framing and a heavy-duty pivot hardware spec — we'll review your rough opening during the design consultation.

Question 3

How much does a pivot door cost?

Accepted Answer

Pricing depends on size, material, glass spec, and hardware. As a rough range, an installed custom pivot door from Scenic Doors typically runs from the high four figures for compact wood pivot doors up to mid five figures for oversized steel-and-glass or bronze pivot entries. Request a quote for an exact number for your project.

Question 4

Are pivot doors weathertight?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our pivot doors use full-perimeter compression seals and a weighted floor pivot that engages a stainless threshold gasket, giving you the same air and water performance as a quality hinged entry. Steel-and-glass pivot doors use thermally broken frames for energy code compliance.

Question 5

Do you install pivot doors outside Southern California?

Accepted Answer

We install pivot doors across California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Utah, and we ship custom pivot doors nationwide for trusted local installers. See our service areas page for the current list.

Question 6

Pivot door vs hinged door — which is better?

Accepted Answer

A pivot door is the right choice when you want an oversized statement entry, a flush-mounted look, or panels too heavy for hinges (solid wood thicker than 2.25" or steel-and-glass slabs). A hinged door is more practical for narrower openings and standard 80"-tall heights. If your entry is over 8' tall, pivot is almost always the better engineering answer.

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