How should the door move?
Describe opening direction, expected use, desired hold positions and any access requirement that may affect hardware selection.
A configuration to qualify
Steel pivot doors begin with the floor, opening and use.
Creative Loft reviews internal steel and glass pivot door enquiries for UK trade projects. The pivot system, size, weight, floor build-up and operation must be assessed together.
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Internal usecurrent scope does not claim external or fire-rated performance
Project reviewhardware and interfaces depend on the proposed unit
Trade enquirydrawings and site information are preferred
Choose for a reason
The opening method must suit the project, not only the reference image.
A pivot door changes the relationship between the leaf, floor and clear opening. The buying decision should account for traffic, intended operation, surrounding panels, floor construction and the responsibilities of the site team.
Intended use and trafficOpening width and heightPivot position and swing intentFloor and head conditions
Questions to close before a quotation becomes an order.
Early answers prevent an attractive concept from becoming an unresolved site interface.
What can the floor and head accept?
Share floor build-up, finished levels, support conditions and restrictions on recesses or fixings.
Is the leaf part of a wider screen?
Show adjoining panels, frame divisions and the complete opening so the composition is reviewed as one product.
No assumed system
Hardware capability must be confirmed for the actual leaf.
The current client record does not confirm a standard pivot system or published size and weight limits. Those details, together with floor preparation, operating functions and maintenance access, require client confirmation and project review.
No published weight limitNo published maximum sizeNo assumed floor detailNo unverified performance class
Build a pivot door brief.
Mark unknown information as unknown. That is more useful than allowing the supplier to assume.
| Input | Include | Used to review |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | Width, height, surrounding construction and finished floor level | Basic feasibility and interfaces |
| Leaf | Preferred divisions, glass intent, finish direction and reference | Visual and technical questions |
| Operation | Swing, pivot position, traffic and access needs | Hardware brief |
| Procurement | Quantity, site postcode and target programme | Commercial and delivery qualification |
Hardware questionsFloor interface guide
Pivot door RFQ
Send the section, elevation and intended operation.
Add the quantity, UK postcode and target programme. Creative Loft will confirm whether the concept can proceed to a responsible project quotation.