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WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH YOUR ORDER
Purchase price includes door slab, threshold, pre-installed pivot hardware and jamb assembly. The jamb is assembled and prepped during manufacturing, then disassembled for shipping. Unit comes with the pivot hardware already installed in both the slab and the jamb. Door ships stain ready (needs stain and clear-coat).
LEAD TIMES AND SHIPPING
Lead-time is currently 6 weeks. Ships Freight, curbside delivery (5-7 business days).
ADVANCED
Contractor Series doors are sold as described, with online pricing reflecting the maximum discount and no other offers applicable. In order to provide this series of doors at a lesser price than our customizable line, we’ve pre-purchased material to specifications and have manufactured parts of the door already, so no customizations are allowed. For small alterations such as adding a transom or upgrading to hurricane-rated glass, please contact us for a quote. For any other customizations not available in the contractor series line, consider our customizable exterior doors which can be customized fully.
Phone: 719-425-4289
Email: sales@pivotdoorcompany.com
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- Net Frame Size
Net Frame SizeUse the information below when choosing a Frame Width and a Frame Height. We sell doors by frame size, the actual door size will be less than the frame size.Available Widths and HeightsFor Contractor Series doors, you may choose from the following frame widths and heights:
- Frame Widths: 43 1/2 in., 49 1/2 in.
- Frame Heights: 81 3/4 in., 97 3/4 in.
Measurements to KnowWhen sizing the door you will need to consider two principle measurements, rough opening and frame size. See the image below for reference.InsideOutsideCasing included for illustration purposes only, not included in purchase priceRough OpeningThe rough opening is the distance from stud to stud for framing purposes. We advise that you build a rough opening that is ½ in. wider and 1/2 in. taller than the total door unit. We find that this allows for sufficient shimming and adjustments during installation.Collapse & Return - Wood Type
Wood TypeCHOOSING A WOOD SPECIESFor Contractor Series doors we offer four wood types: Mahogany (Sapele), Walnut, Paint Grade, White Oak. If you would like a greater range of wood types to choose from, you will need to order a customizable door.As you decide which wood you’ll choose, the most important factor is how the wood species goes with the overall design of the door and your project. If you have specific questions about what wood to choose that are not answered here, feel free to reach out to us.Our Standard SelectionImages are for reference only. All orders are shipped out unfinished and stain ready. (No stain or clear coat)Mahogany/SapeleWalnutWhite OakMahogany (Sapele)African Mahogany (Sapele) is a reddish-brown hardwood wood and is desired for its rarity, strength, and beauty. It is one of our most durable, and resists swelling and warping, making it ideal for harsher environments and coastal climates.White OakWhite Oak hardwood has a medium brown grain with an olive cast, while the sapwood ranges from a light cream to tan. Its moisture movement is medium to high and it has a good density with a medium to coarse texture. White Oak is more resistant to weathering issues than Red Oak.WalnutAmerican Black Walnut hardwood is naturally darker in color, much like an espresso brown. It is strong, hard, and exceptionally durable, without being excessively heavy. When sealed there is a dark contrast from the heartwood and sapwood offering an exotic finish. Although Walnut is naturally dark it has the propensity to lighten over time.Collapse & Return
- Jamb Depth
Jamb DepthJamb depth depends on the thickness of the walls into which the door unit will be placed. Most walls are studded out with 2×4’s or 2×6’s, and so, our most common jamb depths are 4 5/8 in. and 6 5/8 in., respectively. Usually the jamb is flush with the interior and exterior wall covering, with the seam covered by casing.Available jamb depths:4 5/8 in.5 1/2 in.6 5/8 in.*You will need to order from our Customizable line if you need a different jamb depth from what is available above.InsideOutsideCollapse & Return
- Threshold Color & Type
Threshold
Color & TypeThreshold ColorAll Contractor Series doors come with a choice of a black or grey aluminum threshold.
Black Threshold
Dark Bronze AnodizedGrey Threshold
Mill Finished AluminumThreshold TypeAll Contractor Series doors come with a Type 2 threshold. Type 2 thresholds are suitable when there is any type of wood covering on the interior of the house. The Type 2 threshold has a 90 degree angle on the interior facing side for the wood or tile covering to butt up against.Threshold Type 2Collapse & Return - Deadbolt & Handleset Prep
Deadbolt &
Handleset PrepSingle And Double BoreWe will pre-drill the door for a handle with 2 3/8 in. or 2 3/4 in. backset. Standard bore diameter is 2 1/8 in. The term “backset” refers to the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the bore hole. See the diagram below for more details.MortiseWe can mortise the door for many entry lock sets. Please contact us directly to configure your specific requirements.OtherIf you wish for us to prep for a handle you purchase from another vendor, you will need to provide us with the specifications for the handle or lockset so we can properly prep. You may then be required to mail us the hardware to properly prep for it.Alternatively, you may decide that you want to wait and have a local carpenter prep the for the door handle.
Standard Handle PrepSingle BoreDouble BoreNOTE: All jamb strikes are prepped on-site to ensure proper alignment after installation and any necessary adjustments.Collapse & Return - Swing Configuration
Swing ConfigurationWhen you order your pivot-hung entryway, you have options when it comes to how the door will swing. Because 99% of the time, you will want a door that swings into the interior (in-swing), our Contractor Series line only comes as an in-swing.
When it comes to right-hand or left-hand swing, the layout of your installation site will determine the swing configuration. To determine if the door is left-hand or right-hand in-swing, imagine you are looking at the door from the street. If the pivot point is on the left side, it is a left-hand in-swing. If the pivot point is on the right-hand side, the door is a right-hand in-swing.
DIAGRAM OF POTENTIAL CONFIGURATIONSSwing configuration defines the direction of the door motion and from which side the pivot is placed.Left Hand In SwingOpens to InteriorRight Hand In SwingOpens to InteriorCollapse & Return>
- Pivot Placement
Pivot PlacementThe pivot placement is the distance the pivot pin will be placed away from the vertical edge of the rough opening. Contractor Series doors have set pivot placements.FIXED PIVOT PLACEMENTS43 1/2 in. Frame Width comes with a 4 in. pivot placement, allowing for a pass through of 36 5/16 in.
49 1/2 in. Frame Width comes with a 8 in. pivot placement, allowing for a pass through of 38 5/16 in.
PIVOT PLACEMENTCollapse & Return - Pivot Hardware
Pivot HardwareFree Swing Pivot HingeOur standard pivot hardware is a durable, specially engineered free-swing pivot hinge. This pivot hardware works for a wide range of doors, from small to very large. No matter the door size, the free-swing pivot hinge allows for effortless door operation. The hardware incorporates sets of ball-bearings for smooth, long-lasting performance. The door swings freely around the pivot point. There are no springs or tension pulling the door closed.Collapse & Return
- Door Glass Color
Door Glass ColorYou have the option of having a clear glass or frosted white glass.Frosted White GlassClear GlassCollapse & Return
- Sidelights
SidelightsGLASS SIDELIGHT PLACEMENT ON DOOR UNITYou can choose between the following sidelight configurations: – Right Sidelight – Left Sidelight – Transom light – Double Sidelight – Left Sidelight with Transom – Right Sidelight with Transom – Double Sidelight with Transom.Sidelight placement is specified with reference to the exterior view. If you want a 12″ sidelight that is on the right side when viewed from the exterior, click on the dropdown options under “Right Sidelight” and select the option: 12″ right sidelight. If you want a double sidelight, simply a size under both the the Right Sidelight and Left Sidelight options. Double sidelights can be of different sizes.NET SIDELIGHT SIZEThis is the size of the actual Sidelight jamb. When inputting the net frame size you want to put in a number that is at least a half inch less than the rough opening size to allow room to square and level the unit. The door will be built with the sidelight attached so be sure to input the height of the door and the height of the sidelight the same.Example: 48″ X 98″ door with a 18″ X 98″ sidelight will get you a door and sidelight combo that measures 66″ X 98″ (the rough opening size should be somewhere around 66 1/2″ X 98 1/2″).Collapse & Return
- Sidelight Glass Color
Sidelight Glass ColorStandard Glass OptionsAll glass we install is 1″ thick tempered double-paned, insulated glass. Clear and frosted glass patterns are standard pricing options.Frosted White GlassClear GlassCustomization Glass OptionsIf you are looking for different finish or insulating options, contact us directly and we can provide pricing.You can vary the glass pattern (rain, reflective, glue chip, reeded etc.), glass construction (low e, laminated) or tint (grey, brown tints).RainPattern 62ReedGlue ChipVelve XCustom Glass TintGreylite IIBronzeCollapse & Return