Exterior pivot doors are aesthetically unique. They also offer multiple performance benefits, like offering wide openings without taking up as much useable square footage as swing doors.
For example, Vista Pivot™, a glass pivot door assembled in North Port, Fla., by Euro-Wall LLC, can be constructed to a height of 168 inches and a width of 100 inches. Even with those impressive dimensions, this pivot door can function in spaces with less room to accommodate the swing arc of an oversized traditional door.
Since pivot doors are not as widely used as swing doors, project stakeholders may have questions and misconceptions about them and their usage. To support teams looking to harness the benefits of pivot doors, the following debunks six common pivot door myths to set the record straight.
Myth #1: Exterior pivot doors are not durable enough for extreme weather
Pivot doors can incorporate glass to elevate their design even more. Because of this, some ask, “Are glass pivot doors durable enough for exterior use?”
The answer is yes—when design teams specify resilient solutions from trusted manufacturers. Vista Pivot™ has passed multiple third-party testing standards that certify its resilience to:
· air and water infiltration (ASTM E283-04, ASTM E331-00)
· uniform static and cyclic air pressure loads (TAS 202-94, TAS 203-94)
· large missile impact (TAS 201-94)
· forced entry (AAMA 1304-18)
Fabricated in Florida, this glass pivot door solution not only achieves a Florida Product Approval, but it is also engineered by experts who know the risks of America’s coastal weather, High Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ).
Myth #2: Glass pivot doors incorporate far less glazing than swing doors
Able to achieve heights up to 168 inches and width up to 100 inches, exterior pivot doors like Vista Pivot™ can accommodate multiple glazing options, from full glass to integrated vision panels and much more. As such, leading pivot doors can offer glazing areas that are equal to swing doors of the same dimensions. But that’s only part of the story.
Because glass pivot doors can be specified in larger sizes without needing the space to accommodate a larger swing arc, they may allow more glass than a swing door in specific applications.
Myth #3: Pivot doors are less stable than other doors
Pivot doors use pivot pins located on the top and bottom of the door leaf, typically installed a quarter of the way in from the non-latch side of the door. These pivot pins experience less gravity-induced sagging over their service lives for a more stable door overall. This design, along with American craftsmanship, allows select pivot doors, like Vista Pivot™, to create stable, durable and resilient entrances.
Myth #4: Exterior pivot doors are difficult to install
Exterior doors can be one of the more difficult building elements to install. Exterior pivot doors are no different. However, when building professionals select a pivot door from Euro-Wall LLC, they are also choosing a proven solution that is fabricated in America and efficient to install.
With Euro-Wall LLC’s extensive online resources and team of experts, contractors and building professionals can be confident that they have ensured these doors achieve their full performance potential.
Myth #5: Glass pivot doors are difficult to maintain
All doors will need to follow a regular maintenance schedule to ensure they remain functional throughout their life cycle. Because they resist sagging, glass pivot doors sideline many upkeep challenges of large swing doors over the course of their service lives. In fact, even with minimal maintenance, pivot doors enjoy longer lives because they avoid the typical wear and tear of swing doors.
Myth #6: Exterior pivot doors are only for ultra-modern grand entrances
Exterior pivot door add a unique flair to an entrance, whether it is for a traditional or ultra-modern design. In fact, an island residence seamlessly incorporates Vista Pivot™ to provide a breathtaking entrance that remains cohesive with the rest of the home’s design.
Euro-Wall LLC’s Inspiration Gallery shows just some of the design possibility within this exterior pivot door.
Are exterior pivot doors right for your next project?
With these common pivot door myths dispelled, it is apparent that pivot doors can be a viable solution for both commercial and residential applications.
Meeting multiple aesthetic and performance goals, pivot doors from Euro-Wall LLC offer a breathtaking solution for an elevated design. And because they are backed by Euro-Wall LLC’s professional, state-side customer service, incorporating them into a design is a streamlined, enjoyable process.
Watch this vide for a deep dive into all Vista Pivot™ has to offer.
