The Vaughn Exterior Pivot Door

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.

We have standard jamb depths of:

4 5/8″
5 1/4″
5 1/2″
6 5/8″
7 1/2″

If you wish for us to provide a jamb depth different from one of our standard options, please contact us.

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.

Suggested Pivot Placement

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

Clear Glass

Frosted White Glass

Custom Glass 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.

Black Threshold
Dark Bronze Anodized

Grey Threshold
Mill Finished Aluminum.

Threshold Type

Threshold Options

Threshold Type 1

Threshold Type 2

Threshold Type 2

Free-Swing Pivot Hinge

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.

Upgraded Closer: Dorma BTS/80

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.

Single Bore

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.

Double Bore

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. 

Mortise

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

Other

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.

Standard Handle Prep

Single Bore

Double Bore

GLASS SIDELIGHT PLACEMENT ON DOOR UNIT

You 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 different sizes. 

NET SIDELIGHT SIZE

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.

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″).

Standard Glass Options

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

Clear Glass

Frosted White Glass