Though there may be similarities, there are certain differences between the regular hinged door and pivot doors. For instance, the traditional doors are installed with hinges on the sides which allows them to swing to and fro. Pivot doors on the other hand, have their hinges installed in the top and bottom portion of the frames and the door to give them the same swinging motion. Also, the frame of the pivot door in first fitted into the opening where the door will go. Only after the frame has been fitted properly can the door be installed. During the installation, you can opt for pivot doors with safety devices which helps to prevent injuries, specifically, fingers becoming trapped and squished in the door’s opening. Such devices can be especially useful in households with young and active children.
There are also stores where pivot doors can be bought. You can buy them online from a reputable seller or a manufacturer, or you can buy them from a local home builder store or stores that specialise in doors and windows like sash windows or tilt windows and the like. However, when it comes to the installation, the process is best left in the hands of a professional door installer or a contractor.
There are certain approaches and methods necessary in order to install a pivot door properly, and these people have the skills and tools necessary to ensure proper installation. Besides, most pivot doors are large and heavy, and will need more than one man to complete the installation.One thing to consider though when having pivot doors installed are the weather seals. These weather seals play an important role in keeping the water from entering the cracks and crevices of the door and perform other important roles as well. With pivot doors, these weather seals can be a bit tricky to install, although an experienced professional should have very little trouble doing so. Still, there is an option to have drop down weather seals which are automatically activated once the door is closed, This is a great option, especially if your pivot door is exposed (as opposed to having a front porch which somehow provides protection and prevent rain water from making its way to your pivot door.)