Browse Forums Windows & Doors Re: pivot entry doors with glass panels safety/security 2Jul 02, 2011 11:24 pm My building thread : viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36059 Paid initial deposit 24/7/10 Tender appointment 20/8/2010 Flooring and tile appointment 25/9/10 Colour and Electrical appointment 13/9/10 December site start delayed Site start (YAY!) 17/1/11 Slab pour 1/2/2011 Re: pivot entry doors with glass panels safety/security 4Jul 03, 2011 12:40 pm Custom downslope build Build thread viewtopic.php?f=31&t=61873 Blog http://www.buildingroyalmanor.blogspot.com.au Re: pivot entry doors with glass panels safety/security 7Jul 05, 2011 10:01 pm Block bought 1st RBC X! 2nd Ventrua,Keeper! Pstart 18/7/11 Ethwks jan 2012 Slab Bricks- finished 7/6 Roof Trusses 15/6-cbond 21/7 viewtopic.php?f=31&t=41185 Re: pivot entry doors with glass panels safety/security 9Jul 23, 2011 5:47 pm Hi guys. Thanks for this thread, all interesting. I think I agree that if people are going to break in, they will find ways through windows. I was also concerned about how to attach a security / flyscreen door to the front door... (we are in bushfire area)... We are currently looking into the Corinithian pivot doors too - the Infinity range. ivory_kitten - so is it that all the Corinthian doors come in a 1020mm width door as well? I have been looking at the Corinthian website and couldn't see any middle of the range doors (eg. 1020mm). Do you recall which ranges? SunshineT's Build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34585 Designs start: 4/12/09 DA: 5/7/11 Demo: 22/12/11 Slab: 24/2/12 Keys: 31/8/12 Re: pivot entry doors with glass panels safety/security 10Jul 23, 2011 10:30 pm Hi Sunshine, Yes most of the Corinithian doors (and also Hume too) can be specially made in a 1020mm wide door. I am based in Darwin so our supply is from Adelaide, I just gave Corinthian directly a call to suss it out as it was easier to get the info straight from the horses mouth. They were most helpful. The person I spoke to said the Infinity range would be expensive to custom order because it involves so much timber, so if you want to keep costs down go for a veneer type door. Re: pivot entry doors with glass panels safety/security 11Jul 24, 2011 9:15 am Thanks ivory_kitten!! That is most helpful. Our tender price includes a 1020mm door or a 1200mm door - whichever we choose. It's just that I couldn't find a 1020mm on the website. But I will do as you did, and give them a call direct on Monday. (I am thinking the 1020mm door might be a better option - hinges are less trouble than pivots from what I have heard, and maybe easier to fit on a weather strip and flyscreen? Which are bushfire requirements for us). Thanks again! SunshineT's Build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34585 Designs start: 4/12/09 DA: 5/7/11 Demo: 22/12/11 Slab: 24/2/12 Keys: 31/8/12 pivot entry doors with glass panels safety/security 12Jul 24, 2011 12:32 pm How far forward does the security door have to be to accommodate the small part of the pivot door when open? Don't mean to be rude, but why would you spend extra on a pivot door, then cover it with a security door? If I was going to break in to someone's house, I wouldn't use the front door. Re: pivot entry doors with glass panels safety/security 13Jul 24, 2011 12:56 pm Rups How far forward does the security door have to be to accommodate the small part of the pivot door when open? Don't mean to be rude, but why would you spend extra on a pivot door, then cover it with a security door? If I was going to break in to someone's house, I wouldn't use the front door. Yes, good point. We probably don't need a security door on the front. My DH said the same thing that he didn't want a security door. We do however need a fly screen. we are in a bushfire zone so all external doors need metallic fly screens SunshineT's Build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34585 Designs start: 4/12/09 DA: 5/7/11 Demo: 22/12/11 Slab: 24/2/12 Keys: 31/8/12 Re: pivot entry doors with glass panels safety/security 14Jul 25, 2011 6:23 pm OK, just to update this thread & supply a bit more info, have taken a few pics of our door & screen. BTW, we did want a screen door to allow front door to be open & bugs kept out. Not that concerned with concealing main door. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Door & screen closed Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ To fit screen, a new frame was required to be made & fitted to brickwork. Got a life, just can't find it! pivot entry doors with glass panels safety/security 15Jul 25, 2011 7:18 pm ivory_kitten Hi Sunshine, Yes most of the Corinithian doors (and also Hume too) can be specially made in a 1020mm wide door. I am based in Darwin so our supply is from Adelaide, I just gave Corinthian directly a call to suss it out as it was easier to get the info straight from the horses mouth. They were most helpful. The person I spoke to said the Infinity range would be expensive to custom order because it involves so much timber, so if you want to keep costs down go for a veneer type door. We have a custom 1200mm door from Hume Doors. Extra hinges installed to support the door. It looks great! and IMHO achieves the wow factor usually associated with a pivot door (they all just tend be very wide), without the cost. Also, IMHO it would be a shame to put a screen in front. Practically speaking though - well, I'll let you know if I cave in and install one after we move in. Re: pivot entry doors with glass panels safety/security 16Jul 25, 2011 7:21 pm hey nrh! Thanks so much for those photos. That fly screen doesn't look bad at all. Is it strong enough to act as a sort of security door too? DH and I were just talking today about how it will be good to be able to open the front door (but close the screen door) to allow the tunnel of air through the house for cross ventilation. And if it is lockable, then we can be in another part of the house without worrying about someone walking in (we have living upstairs). We are thinking now about the 1020mm doors. (Spoke to Corinthian today and as ivory said, they are custom made to that 1020mm size, but when hinged then they do accommodate a fly screen). hm... SunshineT's Build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34585 Designs start: 4/12/09 DA: 5/7/11 Demo: 22/12/11 Slab: 24/2/12 Keys: 31/8/12 Re: pivot entry doors with glass panels safety/security 17Jul 25, 2011 8:44 pm Hi SunshineT, The screen is Amplimesh & has triple lock points so is very secure. Screening isn't that noticeable specially from inside as my son's dog found out - tried to go outside with door closed & ended up headbutting screen Main door is 2340x1200 so we needed a custom size screen door as they don't come standard in that size - $1600 Got a life, just can't find it! Re: pivot entry doors with glass panels safety/security 18Jul 25, 2011 9:00 pm thanks jimsy and nrh! so you guys both have 1200mm doors with hinges, not pivot? hm.. nrh - is that Woodlands Grey on the door frame? That is the colour we have chosen for all our windows, metal work etc. and we would use it on the fry screen too, if we decide to go that way... Quite undecided... SunshineT's Build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34585 Designs start: 4/12/09 DA: 5/7/11 Demo: 22/12/11 Slab: 24/2/12 Keys: 31/8/12 920 was enough to get the furniture in. We live in a pretty safe area and it’s great to see people walking to the front door. We’re not too fussed about people… 4 1999 Hi everyone. I am a single mother with little daughter, living in a small tourist town in WA Australia. I am thinking to install security screens to all the doors and… 0 26050 |