Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Mar 02, 2009 8:53 pm The front entrance door that we like is big and flashy (timber and a pivot entrance because it's wider than most standard doors). To have this door with laminated translucent glass and stained it has come in at a tad over $2,000. We have a minimal budget but are willing to allow for a few 'special ' items. SO do you think that the entrance door should be an important part of the look of the house? and should you spend a little more to achieve this?
(I added a poll but I can't see it anywhere?) www.themaxbuild.blogspot.com forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=20717&start=300 www.leahspaperpassion.blogspot.com Re: Flashy Entrance Door 2Mar 02, 2009 8:59 pm you know, $2,000 isn't bad, we paid an extra $500 for a 2nd door (Madison 101) and that's a pretty boring looking door! I think it comes down to the whole home (and of course what you value as important). For the home we are building, where we are building, it would be a waste of money, but in our next home, if that day comes, we would def consider it.
I remember going thru a Big M home which had the large pivot timber stained door, and they told me about $3,000 for it as an upgrade. Where are you building and what are you building (ie size etc) Annie A thankful person is a happy person. [/color]My hobby design blog: http://aviewondesign.blogspot.com/ door 3Mar 02, 2009 9:03 pm Annietom we are in Sydney (South) and building a 2 storey. I really do think it will be a worthwhile item but gee that's a lot of $$$'s. I kno wthat is what hey cost but gee wiz. We are also saving for a glass splashback in the kitchen and nice carpet and tiles, plus higher ceilings. These will be our main splurge items. Will think on the door but will probably choose to sacrifice something else to get it. www.themaxbuild.blogspot.com forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=20717&start=300 www.leahspaperpassion.blogspot.com Re: door 4Mar 02, 2009 9:11 pm themax Annietom we are in Sydney (South) and building a 2 storey. I really do think it will be a worthwhile item but gee that's a lot of $$$'s. I kno wthat is what hey cost but gee wiz. We are also saving for a glass splashback in the kitchen and nice carpet and tiles, plus higher ceilings. These will be our main splurge items. Will think on the door but will probably choose to sacrifice something else to get it. yeah I think higher ceilings and better quality carpets are essential, I don't think extra dough on tiles will make much difference (unless the builders range a revolting) and I think a glass splashback is not essential if the tiles are nice. I think you should get them all !!! of course I say that, it will cost me nothing!! A thankful person is a happy person. [/color]My hobby design blog: http://aviewondesign.blogspot.com/ Re: Flashy Entrance Door 7Mar 02, 2009 9:49 pm Corithian pivot doors are great.
I've used them quite frequently, and find them not just a great looking door but very functional as well, and very easy to install. It really sets off the entrance and creates a wow factor from the street. What type are you considering? and size. I've used the 2340 high pivot door, and it works a treat. You will find most land developers such as AV Jennings and Stockland are pushing for designs with double doors or single with a side light windows......Pivot doors can also be used , and if you add it up it actually ends up cheaper......go pivot. door 8Mar 02, 2009 10:03 pm Ricky, yes we are thinking of the Corinthian Sunburst Pivot , I can't recall the size but it's definately a statement. I am almost convinced it's worth it. Thank you forumites!
I really do likethat 'pivot' thing happening, it's like those soft drawer closers on the kitchen doors.... www.themaxbuild.blogspot.com forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=20717&start=300 www.leahspaperpassion.blogspot.com Re: Flashy Entrance Door 9Mar 02, 2009 11:32 pm Yep def get it! The door really does make the facade, in my opinion! Re: Flashy Entrance Door 10Mar 03, 2009 12:07 am But... if you have kids, then a pivot door will seriously damage little fingers and hands. I think they should be banned.
Ed PS - that's at the hinge end between the door and the jamb. "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 Re: Flashy Entrance Door 12Mar 03, 2009 7:41 am Normal doors have hinges, you would need to be really careless to trap fingers there - but sometimes it happens. This door is on a pivot, like a giant lever, so the pivot end moves away from the jamb by a distance big enough to fit a hand. When the door closes you are moving a very heavy door at a factor that multiplies the force, just like a lever, onto anything in that space, until there is no space left.
I told a designer at a major builder that they should be banned - he agreed. Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 ok 13Mar 03, 2009 7:46 am Thanks ed I will look at that today and tell the DH. Guess it's back to the drawing board for that too.....
I appreciate you telling me. Thank you. www.themaxbuild.blogspot.com forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=20717&start=300 www.leahspaperpassion.blogspot.com Re: Flashy Entrance Door 14Mar 03, 2009 7:58 am Welcome - the door does not need to be on a pivot to look good...
Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 Re: Flashy Entrance Door 15Mar 03, 2009 8:02 am As a kid, I once had a car door slammed on my thumb and broke it hurt like hell...but i do still use car doors
I guess my thinking is, many things can be dangerous, particularly to young kids...but it's a matter of balance, being careful and taking precautions. An oversized pivot door is going to be pretty heavy - more than likely, too heavy for "little johnny" to move with any great speed, if at all... And from what I remember, I was far more likely to go in and out through the back door when i was a kid, not the front one Just my two cents! P.S. you can also attach a "catch" for the pivot door when its open, so that it needs to be unlatched in order to close it......might give you that little bit more comfort! P.P.S. We're more than likely having double entry doors, because we like the look...so i'm not 100% pivot door biased! haha Re: Flashy Entrance Door 16Mar 03, 2009 8:59 am BuildingACT An oversized pivot door is going to be pretty heavy - more than likely, too heavy for "little johnny" to move with any great speed, if at all... He doesn't have to move it, just have his hand in the way when someone else closes it. And if the door is 150kgs, the pressure at the pivot end will be around 1 tonne in zero space. When the door reaches the pinch point you can't take your hand out, and you can't stop the door closing. But yes - if you are cautious you can prevent the damage. Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 Re: Flashy Entrance Door 17Mar 03, 2009 9:07 am wow i thought 800 bucks for our door was expensive. LOL We went for the up grade to the XIL3 from hume doors and we have had it dark stained
here is a pic John, Tarin and the Kids Built and moving in to the Regent Grande with Masterton homes http://thebrownsaremovingtothecountry.blogspot.com Re: Flashy Entrance Door 18Mar 03, 2009 9:12 am Hi themax. We have pretty much exactly what you've described - an oversized stained timber with translucent glass pivot door, and we love it. The front door, like the facade, is something that strikes you as soon as you see the house, so , yes, we were prepared to pay the extra for the visual impact. And, I'm pretty sure PD charged us more than you've been quoted, too!
My youngest is 7, so I don't really have the finger trapping worry, although I didn't realise that was an issue. I don't really see how it would be, though - the door is so wide, there's no way a child could reach across to open it, AND have his/her fingers trapped on the opening side....??? Plus, it's so heavy, a child would have to use both hands to pull it open . Solidarity, not solidity.......The Lexicon of Life Re: Flashy Entrance Door 19Mar 03, 2009 9:29 am Here is what I think.....
For that special few luxuries that mean a lot to you then it definately is worth the extra $$$$ So I would pay that amount for a front door if it was 'the one' However..... Safety has to be my number 1 priority when choosing a product to go into my house. I suppose its because I have my dad, in laws , and a toddler, all of them will find one one to trip, fall, stumble, plunge hand in door jam etc So what I am trying to say is that I agree with eco classic about the door potentially being dangerous. It has definately got the wow factor but so have many other doors that dont pose such a hazard. I dont think this has helped at all Mrs B ps...I have seen my father too many times, trip on stairs or over his own feet and grasp whatever is in front of him, thats why I am so paranoid about safety in my house Re: Flashy Entrance Door 20Mar 03, 2009 9:53 am We are getting the Corinthian oversized door, but they are using hinges. We queried this with our last builder but they said that due to the weight it had to be on the pivot, but this builder will do it on hinges - cheaper and safer. The warning is on the sticker on the door too. Second the aluminium powdercoat 6 12605 Long time forum searcher first time asker. I've got this hideous aluminium frame for a front door and side windows. Is there a way or a product out there that could be… 0 2227 I ran into trouble finding a lock that would fit my particular door, like your situation with your pivot door. I wanted a safe lock that couldn't be messed with easily. 4 25687 |