Door swing refers to the direction and arc through which a door moves when opened and closed, which plays an important role in design, space planning, and accessibility.

Here at PINKYS, all of our exterior Pivot doors are available in 4 different swing options, as described below:

Swing angle refers to the number of degrees a door can open from it's closed position. Our exterior Pivot doors have the ability to open a full 90°. This swing angle will be reliant on the below factors:

Objects in Swing’s Arc Path

You will need to ensure that there are no objects within the doors swing arc when operating the the door. This will include any hanging objects, furniture, etc. You will also want to consider any adjacent doors that could directly impact the doors swing angle.

With our pivot doors, a small portion of the door will swing or "kick out" in the opposite direction of the doors swing, requiring a small amount of clear space on the swings opposite side as well.

Unleveled Flooring

If your flooring on the side your pivot door swings to isn’t level, any uneven slope of the flooring that would cause the bottom of the door to hit within the swing’s arc path would directly inhibit its swing angle.

Our standard Pivot doors use a hydraulic spring mechanism located in a box that is sunk into the threshold of the door. This hydraulic spring makes operating the door much smoother, and can be tightened or loosened depending on your preference. At 90º the spring will click into its fully open position and will stay ajar until you pull it back slightly closed. At this point, the spring will carry the door to its fully closed position, and the roller catches will hold the door closed (so long as the hydraulic spring and the roller catches are properly adjusted). 

The glass and the metal should be cleaned with our Iron Door Spray on a regular basis to protect it from UV rays. This spray is specially made to leave a protective coating on your door, as well as keep the door clean from dirt and grime.

Spray our Iron Door Spray directly onto a microfiber towel, then wipe evenly along the surface of both the glass and metal. Spraying directly onto the door itself can more easily create streaks along the surface of the glass and door.

What does “door swing” mean?

Door swing refers to the direction and arc through which a door moves when opened and closed, which plays an important role in design, space planning, and accessibility.

In the case for a Bi-Fold door, the swing also dictates the direction and side (interior or exterior) in which the bi-fold's door panels folds to.

What is door handing, and how is it related to door swing?

Handing determines which side or the door, when facing the door from the exterior, your hinges are on, as well as the direction that the door will open.

Do building codes dictate swing direction?

Yes, building codes indeed dictate door swing in certain situations. The standard requirements depend on your local code, which includes aspects like occupancy type and use case for the room or space.

For example, some commercial locations require doors to swing in the direction of egress if the building hits a certain max occupancy or contains high-hazard contents.

If installing in a hurricane-prone region, code may require your door to swing outwards as to prevent strong winds from blowing the door inwards and causing a safety risk.

Best practice is to always check and follow local codes and ordinances to remain compliant.

Can I reverse the swing of my PINKYS door?

No. All of our doors are made and tested with the exact frame you receive, with the exterior of the door prepped specifically to withstand exterior elements. You will want to make sure to order the necessary swing for you specific application.

Should my door swing in or out?

Certain applications may require a specific swing in order to be code compliant. For example, some commercial applications may require your door to swing in the direction of egress (typically out swing) for safety purposes. It is always best practice to check and follow local building code and ordinances to remain compliant.

If no local building codes affect your specific application, choosing an in swing vs an out swing door is a matter of design preference. Out swing doors provide more interior space to work with and are often used as back patio doors, while in swing doors provide a bit more privacy in your space, such as most front entry doors.