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Because each door we make is sized specifically for the project, you are not restricted to any standard sizes.

When sizing the door you will need to consider two principle measurements: rough opening and frame size. See the image below for reference.

The rough opening is the distance from stud to stud for framing purposes. We advise that you build a rough opening that is 1/2″ wider and 1/2″ taller than the total door unit. We find that this allows for sufficient shimming and adjustments during installation.

This is the size of the actual door jamb. When determining 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 door. For example, for a rough opening 48″, order a net frame size of 47 1/2″.

We offer a range of wood species to go standard with our doors. If you would like something other than what we have, in most cases we can source other wood types that are not listed below, though prices will vary.

As you decide which wood you’ll choose please consider these important factors:

• How the wood species will react to your climate and site condition
• How it collaborates 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.

Images are for reference only. All orders are shipped out unfinished and stain-ready. (No stain or clear-coat.)

Jamb depth depends on the thickness of the walls into which the door unit will be placed. Most walls are studded out with 2×4s or 2×6s, and so, our most common jamb depths are 4 5/8″ and 6 5/8″, respectively. Usually the jamb is flush with the interior and exterior wall covering, with the seam covered by casing.

You have options when it comes to how your door will swing.The first decision is inswing or outswing. In most cases, you will want a door that swings into the interior (inswing), but we are set up to build jambs where the door swings out to the exterior (outswing; typically a commercial application, or when the project permits it).

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 a left-hand or right-hand swing configuration, imagine you are looking at the door from the street. If the pivot point is on the left-hand side, it is a left-hand swing. If the pivot point is on the right-hand side, the door is a right-hand swing.

The pivot placement is the distance the pivot pin will be placed away from the vertical edge of the rough opening. Generally speaking, we suggest placing the pivot over one quarter of the distance of the door width. We find that this presents a solid aesthetic for most door dimensions. If your rough opening is 48” and you choose a 9” pivot placement, the door will roughly have a 37” passthrough opening. You want to ensure you leave at least a 36” opening. (Rough opening width – pivot placement measurement – 4″ for jamb = a number greater than 36). See picture for details or contact us for clarification.

If you choose a door style with a window, you have the option to place the window on the handle side or on the pivot side.

If you choose a door style with a steel plank, you have the option to place it on the handle side or on the pivot side.

All glass we install is 1″ thick tempered double-paned, insulated glass. Clear and frosted glass patterns are standard pricing options.

If 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).

You may choose between two different finishes for the aluminum threshold cover plate: Black or Grey.

If there is any type of wood covering on the interior of the house, you will need a Type 2. The Type 2 threshold has a 90-degree angle on the interior facing side for the wood covering to butt up against. If the exterior floor is the same level as the interior floor, you will need a Type 1 threshold. More commonly, though, the exterior floor is lower than the interior floor and you will need a Type 2 threshold.

Our 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.

In commercial applications and in rare residential applications, we install a bottom closer. The bottom closer creates constant tension on the door’s swing to pull the door into the closed position. This means one must hold the door in order to keep it open. With a closer the door will not rest in an open position unless the hold-open feature is activated, which holds the door open at a 100-degree angle.

Our standard color for the integrated handle is BLK-120 (black). You may choose any color available. We can purchase colors from the link below. Please look through the options. Prismatic Powders allows you to buy samples if you’d like to see the colors in-person. We only need to know the color code.

If choosing a pull bar setup, you will select Single Bore. We will pre-drill and bore the door for a deadbolt with a 2 3/8″ or 2 3/4″ backset. Standard bore diameter is 2 1/8″ with a 1” cross-bore. The term “backset” refers to the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the bore hole and is a personal preference. We suggest the smaller of the two options, 2 3/8″, especially if the door has glass. See the diagram below for more details.

If choosing a lever or thumb-latch setup, you will select Double Bore. We will pre-drill and bore the door for a 1) lever and 2) deadbolt with a 2 3/8″ or 2 3/4″ backset. Standard bore diameter is 2 1/8″ with a 1” cross-bore. The term “backset” refers to the distance from the edge of the door to the center of the bore hole and is a personal preference. See the diagram below for more details.

We can mortise the door for many entry lock sets. Please contact us directly to configure your specific requirements.

If you wish for your door to be prepped 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 prep it properly. You may be required to send it to our shop for us to adequately prep your door. Alternatively, you may decide that you want to wait and have a local carpenter prep the door handle.

You can choose between the following sidelight configurations:

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 different sizes.

This 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.

All glass we install is 1″ thick tempered double-paned, insulated glass. Clear and frosted glass patterns are standard pricing options.

If 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).

We will use the Frame Width and the Number of Doors to calculate the width of the individual doors in the wall system. For example, if the frame width is 120″, the individuals doors will be approximately 60″ wide. Please contact us directly if you wish to configure the double door system widths differently. For example, if the frame width is 120″, the individual doors can be 48″ and 72″ wide.

When you order your pivot-hung entryway, you have options when it comes to how the door will swing. Though 99% of the time, you will want a door that swings into the interior (inswing), we are set up to build jambs where the door swings out to the exterior (pushing your visitors out of the pathway of your tremendous door).

Your door leaves the shop six weeks from order confirmation. Allow additional time* for freight delivery. See map below for approximate transit times to your region.

If six weeks is not soon enough, we can manufacture a custom door sooner if you choose the Rush Option. The additional charge covers reducing current production time by 2 weeks including but not limited to: paying the extra hours worked by the production team, paying rush charges for any specialty hardware/materials not in stock. While most door designs are able to be completed in this time frame, some custom or specialty designs may require additional time in production. Allow additional time* for freight delivery.