LOOKING FOR PIVOT DOOR HARDWARE?
From monumental pivot door entrances to magical minimalist interior pivot panels, it looks like pivot doors are becoming the "it" door to have in your design. They certainly have captured the imagination of designers and their clients, and they keep wanting to make them bigger and bigger.
But someone's got to build them, right?
If that someone is you, then welcome to your new favorite source for state-of-the-art hardware solutions for high-performance pivot doors.
Better Building Hardware offers all the components you need to build it right:
- Pivots and Pivot Closers from FritsJurgens
- Automatic Door-Seals for pivot door (yes, they do exist!)
- Door Pulls of all styles sizes, materials, and finishes.
- Roller Locks and other Security Hardware
- Escutcheon and Cylinder sets
- Door Stops and Door Controls
We're here to help you integrate these into your door project. Give us a call or start off with our PIVOT DOOR CONFIGURATOR.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING A PIVOT DOOR
NEWBIE?
Some millworkers we talk to have never done a really big and heavy pivot door. Some are just discovering the revolutionary FritsJurgens System M family of pivot closers. It's exciting, but it can be a lot to take in. If this is your first pivot door build you can give our PIVOT DOOR CONFIGURATOR a whirl or call and we can help get you up to speed.
WHICH PIVOT HINGE DO I NEED FOR MY DOOR?
DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT SYSTEM FOR YOUR PROJECT.
Schedule time with a Pivot Door Specialist to walk you thru the configuration process, or, contact us and we'll be happy to get you started :
+1-888-636-1627
BEEN THERE?
If you've been making pivot doors for a while, you'll appreciate our collection of the best-in-class pivot door hinges, trim, and locks. Discover how simple it all can be to specify and order everything in one place and your team in the field will be heroes for their fast and hassle-free installation.
Email us and we'll set you up as a super user to see your pricing right on the site and in The Configurator.
DOOR WEIGHT CALCULATOR
AND PIVOT DOOR CONFIGURATOR
We have also started to build a configurator that can :
AND PIVOT DOOR CONFIGURATOR
We have also started to build a configurator that can :
- Calculate the weight of your door.
- Specify the correct FritsJurgens pivot hinge system for your door.
- Help specify proper seals for your opening
- Coordinate finishes between different manufacturers
- Educate you on best practices when specifying pivot door hardware.
- Generate a PDF Submittal of your entire door package (just add slab).
- Get a Quote for your selected products
TRY IT NOW
We are here to help you specify a complete set of hardware for your pivot door.
And, we're all ears.
If you have questions, comments about our products, or suggestions for new products we should look into, let us know!
While you're at it,
SIGN UP to get our updates as we add more product and features to The Configurator.
and you can always just get us on the hotline:
+1-888-636-1627
We are here to help you specify a complete set of hardware for your pivot door.
And, we're all ears.
If you have questions, comments about our products, or suggestions for new products we should look into, let us know!
While you're at it,
SIGN UP to get our updates as we add more product and features to The Configurator.
and you can always just get us on the hotline:
+1-888-636-1627
LET'S GET STARTED!
Discover :
THE BETTER PIVOT DOOR CONFIGURATOR
Though we are still in Beta Test mode for this pivot door tool, you may eventually want to bring this configurator to more of your team. Let us know. We can even brand the spec sheets to show your logo and project information. Talk to us about making this part of your workflow. We're all ears.
Discover :
THE BETTER PIVOT DOOR CONFIGURATOR
Though we are still in Beta Test mode for this pivot door tool, you may eventually want to bring this configurator to more of your team. Let us know. We can even brand the spec sheets to show your logo and project information. Talk to us about making this part of your workflow. We're all ears.
Download :
- Quick Intro to FritsJurgens Pivot Hinges
- FritsJurgens Model Configuration Chart
- Complete FritsJurgens Milling and Installation Data
- System 3 vs System M and Spatial Partition Systems
- Better Door Pulls Catalog
- Escutcheon/Cylinder Specification Guide
- Door Gap vs. Pivot Point Guidance Sheet
- Installation Tips for FritsJurgens Pivot Hinge
- The Guide to Speed Adjustments for FritsJurgens Pivot Hinge
- The Guide to Selling a Better Pivot Door to your client

With a FritsJurgens System M/M+, you can avoid all the mess and cost of a traditional Rixson or Dorma in-the-floor pivot closer, and look like a hero with your quick and clean installation.
Learn :
- Pivot Door FAQ
- ADA-compliant Pivot Doors
- How to Install Pivot Doors
- Best Locking Systems for Pivot Entry Doors
- High-Performance Pivot Door Sealing Solutions
- Entry Doors for Houses in Coastal Environments

FritsJurgens System M+ installed offset with an Athmer SchallEx 15/30 Pivot Automatic Dropseal
Get Inspired :

Shop :
- Pivots of all sorts
- Accurate Electrified Locks
- Sun Valley Bronze
- Roller Latches
- Door Stops
- Interior Door Pivots
- Heavy-Duty Magnetic Catches

The Sum of its Parts
Every pivot door is a system of interacting components. As with our customers, our relationship with our suppliers is very close and collaborative. We offer a very limited and focused collection of their products. We evaluate them and make sure the documentation available is comprehensive and accurate to make everyone's job as easy as possible. We welcome your feedback. It's you who are integrating these products into doors that need to perform for the life of the building.

Wood-framed glass door designed by Kaemingk Design, Portland, OR.
OR ARE YOU JUST LOOKING FOR A GORGEOUS PIVOT DOOR?
Well, we actually don't sell pivot doors, but...
If you're looking to get someone to build you a pivot door, many of our best customers use our door hardware to make big beautiful pivot doors of all sorts (massive wood pivot entry doors, steel and glass pivot doors, interior pivot doors, acoustic pivot doors, even frameless glass pivot doors): we can hook you up!
Here is a list of some of our favorite pivot door manufacturers. But if you'd like us to play matchmaker, fill out this quick form and we'll get back to you right away to connect you with one of these great door manufacturers or millwork shops. If they're using our hardware, you know the door will perform as well as it looks.
If you're a pivot door shop interested in becoming part of our network of go-to fabricators, please email us :
fightugliness@betterbuildinghardware.com
Well, we actually don't sell pivot doors, but...
If you're looking to get someone to build you a pivot door, many of our best customers use our door hardware to make big beautiful pivot doors of all sorts (massive wood pivot entry doors, steel and glass pivot doors, interior pivot doors, acoustic pivot doors, even frameless glass pivot doors): we can hook you up!
Here is a list of some of our favorite pivot door manufacturers. But if you'd like us to play matchmaker, fill out this quick form and we'll get back to you right away to connect you with one of these great door manufacturers or millwork shops. If they're using our hardware, you know the door will perform as well as it looks.
If you're a pivot door shop interested in becoming part of our network of go-to fabricators, please email us :
fightugliness@betterbuildinghardware.com
What's at stake?
We know that these big pivot doors could be a significant part of your business, and what shows up on site can mean everything to your reputation. We are committed to making sure you have the information and support to deliver the best product you can build, install it with precision, and minimize any chance of call backs. We're with you all the way.
Better Pivot Doors is part of the Better Building Hardware family, powered by index-d. We are all here to fight ugliness through better building products and knowledge.
Call : +1-888-636-1627

Wood Exterior Door by MW Design Workshop in Salem, OR

Every door
dreams of being
a pivot door.
dreams of being
a pivot door.

