Steel doors
Insulated-core systems are available in many panel and glass configurations. Skin, edge construction, finish and warranty vary by product.
DOOR MATERIALS
Compare appearance, exposure and maintenance
Representative photographs show the full door so proportion, glass and entrance context are easy to understand.
Fiberglass doors
Smooth or textured surfaces can provide painted or wood-grain appearances. Construction and finishing requirements remain product-specific.
Wood doors
Natural character and extensive design possibilities require careful attention to exposure, overhang, finish and maintenance.
Complete pre-hung system
The door slab, frame or jamb, sill, threshold, hinges and weather seals are specified to work together.
ENTRANCE CONFIGURATION
Build around the existing opening
Pre-hung system
A compatible slab, frame, hinges, weatherstripping and threshold arrive as a coordinated assembly.
Slab replacement
May be possible when the existing frame is serviceable and suitable for precise hinge and lock preparation.
Sidelites and transoms
Additional glass can add daylight and scale, but dimensions, structure, privacy and finishing must be reviewed.
Patio and paired doors
Sliding, garden and French configurations require planning for operation, landing and furniture clearance.
GLASS & HARDWARE
Details that change light, privacy and operation
Doorlite glass
Clear, obscure, decorative and internal-grille options vary by system. Applicable safety-glazing requirements must be respected.
Sidelite and transom glass
Glass proportions, privacy, decorative coordination and energy performance should be specified with the complete entrance.
Locks and handlesets
Preparation must match the selected hardware. Compatibility is especially important for electronic locks and non-standard backsets.
Multi-point locking
A compatible system secures the slab at several locations. Correct operation depends on the complete door, frame or jamb and installation.
BEFORE ORDERING
Confirm the details that cannot be guessed later
Handing and swing
Confirm which side is hinged, which direction the door swings and how it interacts with the landing and interior.
Opening and threshold
Final measurements, floor height, sill condition and accessible transitions can affect the ordered system.
Finishing scope
Confirm paint or stain, interior trim, exterior finishing, capping and who completes each item.
Written specifications
The estimate should identify the agreed configuration, glass, hardware preparation and installation scope. Product warranties vary; Pitbull provides a 10-year workmanship warranty.