Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The warranty on all our garage doors is 10 years. Even though we work with high quality products, we cannot guarantee that nothing will ever break. What we can promise is that we will always make sure the problem is resolved as quickly and effectively as possible.

Yes, our pivot doors are specifically designed for use as a front door. But a pivot door is much more than just a front door. It is an experience. From the moment you touch the door, you feel the quality. The smooth movement, the weight, the dimensions and the finish make every opening something special.

Pivot doors combine impressive design with excellent insulation, security and ease of use. Thanks to the innovative pivot system and high quality materials, a pivot door is a fully fledged alternative to a traditional front door.

Would you like to learn more about the benefits of a pivot door as a front door? Please contact us for more information.

A pivot door is a door that rotates around a vertical axis instead of side hinges. This creates a flowing, almost weightless movement. The pivot points are located in the floor and ceiling. A pivot door offers aesthetics, functionality and design freedom. It gives a luxurious appearance, is space efficient and opens with minimal effort. Ideal as a stylish front door or as a statement piece in the home.

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Our pivot doors are usually clad in wood, but in principle anything is possible. You can clad a pivot door in various materials such as glass, metal, composite or another type of wood. This allows the appearance to be fully aligned with the style of your home.

Would you like to learn more about the different finishing options for your pivot door? Visit our Experience Center or find a location near you.

Yes, our pivot doors are specifically designed for use as exterior doors or front doors. They are fully insulated, wind- and watertight, and come equipped with high-quality security features such as a three-point lock and an electronic lock.

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Our pivot doors are fully insulated and seal completely air tight all around. Thanks to a double seal and an insulated core with PIR foam, they offer insulation values comparable to a traditional front door, without compromising on design.

Would you like to learn more about insulating pivot doors? Contact us, and we’d be happy to tell you more.

Absolutely. Every pivot door comes standard with a three point locking system and SKG*** certified locks. Optional electronic locking systems are available, including smart home integration, concealed cylinders and an emergency panic function.

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Every pivot door from Different Doors is fully custom made. Within the most common dimensions, between 2000 and 4000 mm high and 1200 to 2000 mm wide, everything is possible. Larger dimensions? We are happy to discuss this with you.

Are you wondering what the correct dimensions are for your pivot door? Contact us for personalized advice.

A pivot door from Different Doors is available in virtually any desired width. The width of a pivot door used as a front door is usually between 1200 and 2000 mm. Within that range, anything is possible. Are you looking for a wider size? We can accommodate that as well, upon consultation.

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You decide the height yourself, because at Different Doors, all pivot doors are custom-made. Any height between 2000 and 4000 mm is possible. Do you have something larger in mind? We can discuss that as well.

Would you like to discuss the height of a pivot door to serve as the front door for your home? Contact us for personalized advice.

Would you like to experience a pivot door up close? Schedule a visit to our showroom, where you can admire a unique pivot door from Different Doors. Here, you can see, feel, and test the door in person. We’ll tell you all about its technical features, finishes, and the options for customizing the door entirely to your liking.

The door is fitted using an invisible pivot system in the floor and ceiling. Thanks to the FritsJurgens M+ pivot system, the door rotates smoothly on its axis. When opening, the door slows down naturally and remains perfectly in the open position. When closing, the system dampens the movement, so the door closes silently and in a controlled manner.

You can find more information about the ease of use of a pivot door here.

A pivoting front door, also known as a pivot-mounted exterior door, is a door that rotates around a vertical axis instead of on traditional side hinges. The pivot points are located in the ceiling and floor, creating a smooth, almost weightless pivoting motion. This not only gives the door a modern look but also makes it possible to install larger and heavier doors. At Different Doors, these doors are fully custom-made, including insulation and security features—perfect as a luxurious entrance to your home.

Yes, thanks to FritsJurgens’ high-quality pivot system, the door rotates smoothly and almost weightlessly around its axis. The movement is silent, smooth, and requires hardly any effort—even with larger or heavier doors.

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In the event of a power outage or fire, the pivot door can always be opened manually. A mechanical latch with a panic release feature is included as standard on the inside. This ensures you can always safely exit your home in an emergency, regardless of the power supply.

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Yes, a pivot door used as a front door locks automatically a few seconds after closing, thanks to an integrated electronic lock. To unlock it from the outside, you can choose the system that suits you best—from a keypad or badge to a smartphone, iris scan, or hidden cylinder. On the inside, there’s a push-button system or switch that easily disengages the lock—quick, secure, and user-friendly.

Are you curious about the options for a pivot door’s unlocking system? Contact us, and we’d be happy to discuss the possibilities with you.

No, a pivot door from Different Doors doesn’t let in drafts. Our pivot doors are just as draft-proof as a traditional front door. The door is equipped with smart seals all around that effectively block drafts. There’s a double seal at the top and bottom, and on both sides, a frame seal ensures a tight seal. This allows the door to close perfectly, so you won’t be bothered by drafts or heat loss.

Would you like to learn more about the insulation capabilities of pivot doors? Contact us for more information.

Pivot doors from Different Doors are equipped with a unique and patented sealing system at both the top and bottom. This ensures they fit perfectly against the floor and ceiling, without any gaps. As a result, drafts, cold, and moisture don’t stand a chance.

This system was specially developed for our wooden pivot doors, which are often installed in luxury homes where comfort and insulation are key. The result: a pivot door that’s not only beautiful but also seals exceptionally well.

Would you like to learn more about the smart seals and insulation capabilities of our pivot doors? Contact us for more information.

Yes, a pivot door from Different Doors pairs perfectly with underfloor heating. Our pivot systems are designed to be recessed into the floor without interfering with the operation of your underfloor heating. We tailor everything to your specific situation, so that the comfort of underfloor heating and the sleek look of a pivot door come together in a single, beautiful design.

Want to make sure a pivot door is compatible with your heating system? Visit our Experience Center or find a location near you.

Yes, glass is definitely an option. Our pivot doors are fully custom-made and can be fitted with glass in the door itself, as well as with fixed glass panels next to or above it. This creates a sense of space, lets in more light, and preserves privacy—if that’s what you want. You can choose from various types of glass, such as clear, frosted, tinted, or patterned glass.

Would you like to know what’s possible with glass in your pivot door? Visit our Experience Center or find a location near you.

The price of a pivot door depends on several factors: dimensions, cladding material, finish, whether or not it includes glass, the pivot system, and installation. Because every door is custom-made, we always provide a personalized quote during a one-on-one consultation. This will give you an immediate and clear picture of the options and costs, tailored to your preferences and home.

Yes, that’s possible. Our pivot doors can be seamlessly integrated into curtain walls or aluminum frames. We fully customize the wooden frames and door profiles to match the customer’s desired system. This creates a single, sleek, and cohesive whole, without compromising on design or technology.

Curious about the possibilities of a pivot door in your facade design? Visit our Experience Center or find a location near you.

A sectional garage door is made up of individual panels that can be installed both vertically and horizontally. Together, these panels form the garage door. A sectional garage door opens upward, with the panels resting parallel to the ceiling. Sectional garage doors offer several major advantages over up-and-over doors.

At Different Doors, we manufacture only garage doors made entirely of wood. The entire door panel consists of a fully insulated wooden frame. We then finish the frame with the wood species of your choice. In other words, we do not manufacture plastic, steel, or aluminum door panels that we subsequently cover with wood.

Different Doors offers luxury garage doors in almost any type of wood you could want. However, we may advise against or recommend a particular type of wood. This may be due to durability or the intended use of the wood.

Yes. Electronic components are fully integrated into the pivot hinge and door frame, and are compatible with virtually any home automation system. Examples include opening the door with a badge, a code, a smartphone, or an iris scan.

Yes, this is possible. This way, we can ensure that your garage door matches any other wooden details in your home.

In principle, any garage is suitable for installing a wooden sectional door. However, whether what you want is actually feasible for your garage depends entirely on your specific needs.

Yes, because everyone has their own requirements and preferences, Different Doors manufactures fully custom garage doors. Challenge us! Together, we’ll find the right solution.

To provide sound advice and prevent any unexpected issues later in the construction process, we believe it’s important to review your plans at an early stage. This way, you can be sure that everything will go smoothly and deliver the desired result. You can read more about our approach here.

That depends on the look you want, the dimensions of the door, and the structural possibilities in your existing or future space.

The motor used depends on the garage door that will be installed at your home. Our engineers will determine which motor is best suited for your garage door.

Since we custom-manufacture all our garage doors at our own production facility, it’s difficult to provide a price estimate in advance. After all, every door is different.

For a specific price estimate, we ask that you to contact us. Our advisors will then provide you with the relevant information and a price estimate.

We always coordinate delivery times in consultation with our clients. Delivery times can vary depending on several factors, including the complexity of the product, the type of wood, and the finish.