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Sliding Doors vs Pivot Doors

Both sliding doors and pivot doors are staples in the home and commercial building space. Both provide the same basic function: allow or restrict access to an area. The way they perform that function, however, is different, and thus each one has its own sets of pros and cons to consider when planning out your project.

Pivot Doors – Pros

Pivot doors are the classic when it comes to most doors. Rotating on an axis near the back end of the door, these doors swing out (or in) when opened and can be designed in many different ways. A pivot door may be a simple flat wood interior door or an extravagant and ornate exterior door, or anything in between. They are easy to operate, easy to install, and the standard door type.

Pivot Doors – Cons

While pivot doors are fantastic options, they do come with some limitations and drawbacks. One, a pivot door requires a much larger footprint than a sliding door, as it has to swing open in at least one direction. This means that the area around a pivot door must remain clear and unused, which can limit the available floor space in a small room or tight hallway. Additionally, pivot doors are only supported on the end with the pivot point, meaning they are constantly pulling down on their hardware and can wear on them much more over time. This can also limit their stability in some circumstances.

Sliding Doors – Pros

Sliding doors are becoming increasingly more common in both home and commercial applications. Architects and designers are choosing sliding doors more often as time goes on due to their sleek and modern appearance, as well as the benefits they provide. There are two main options when it comes to sliding doors, the standard and what is called a “pocket door”. Sliding doors take up significantly less floor space than pivot doors regardless of which style is used, and they can be designed to be much larger than the standard pivot door without near as many complications. In addition, sliding doors are mounted on at least one, sometimes two roller tracks. This means that they are evenly supported across the width of the door, leaving no areas lacking in support or wearing heavier on the hardware. Sliding doors that slide into the nearby wall are even more safe, as they are only ever exposed to traffic or weather when closed.

Sliding Doors – Cons

While sliding doors take up much less floor space than pivot doors, unless you’re using a pocket door, they do take up wall space. Arguably still less intrusive than pivot doors, however a standard sliding door will need to slide over the wall near it when opened. Depending on the size of your sliding door, this could lead to a large amount of nearby wall space that must be left clear. If you’re using a pocket door, however, this issue is completely resolved, as the door slides entirely into the wall. Sliding doors are also a little bit more complicated to operate, though this is hardly a factor as they are still simple to use.

Conclusion

No matter which door type you choose, you can build a beautiful and functional piece. If you’re considering these options, we encourage you to look through the Sing Core website to learn more about these door types and how Sing Core can help you!

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Sing Core Door vs Their Door Comparison

Note: This is an archived page and is no longer available. For current information visit us online at: singcore.com

unfinished-mdf-doorCompare our Paint Grade Sing Core Door to their (other door company’s) Door

When you’re in search of the best door possible it is important to compare Sing Core doors to expensive alternatives. We say,

  • Heavy does not mean strong
  • Lightweight does not mean weak
  • Most expensive does not mean higher functionality

Sing Core doors give you features that cannot be duplicated in more expensive doors. Doors costing ten times the cost (or more) of Sing Core doors cannot provide the features and benefits of Sing Core and only Sing Core doors are guaranteed:

  • Lightweight
  • Stronger than steel lb for lb
  • Structurally guaranteed for 10 years
  • Eco-friendly

Even though Sing Core doors look exactly like the more expensive import doors, a side-by-side comparison of these flush wood doors reveals important differences:

Based on 30 in. x 80 in. x 1 3/8 in. doors.

Characteristic Sing Core Them
Weight 23 lbs 109 lbs
Exterior material MDF MDF
Warranty 10 years 1 year
Strength Break your leg Kick through
Insulated? Yes No
Sound Deadening? Yes No
Delaminate? No No
Warp/Twist? No Yes
Paint Finish? No No

Sing Core doors are extremely lightweight in comparison but so much stronger…

Kick the Door

You might think that the heavier and more expensive door would give you a sense of security, but these doors can easily be kicked-in. On the other hand, if you try to kick the sing Core door, you are more likely to break your leg than the door. Plus, having a pre-insulated door with sound-deadening qualities help to improve your quality of life and Sing Core doors are guaranteed up to 50 years, but are built to last for centuries.

Easy to Repair

Sing Core doors feature a patented cellular torsion box structure core material combined with stress skin that can be easily repaired. For example, you could cut a hole in a Sing Core door with a chainsaw. This hole can easily be repaired with Sing Core material and stress skin to match. The Sing Core door strength will be returned to 100% structural integrity.

The Best Doors Don’t Have to be Expensive

That’s just one example to prove that the world’s best doors Do Not have to be the world’s most expensive doors. No one can match the features and benefits of the Sing Core door. See our comparison of Sing Core material to other materials.

Don’t you desire and deserve the very best? Sing Core not only makes this possible, but affordable also.

Paint Grade Sing Core Door

Guaranteed stronger, lighter, more sound-deadening, insulated and Eco-friendly. This Made-in-USA door has greater functionality than any raised panel import door.

Any Size Paint Grade Door
Equal to or less than 3 ft. x 8 ft. x 1 3/8″
MDF exterior paint grade skins
Door blank does not include packaging, shipping, finishing or installation
While supplies last

Contact for an estimate

Sing Flush Wood Door Special

Guaranteed stronger, lighter, more sound-deadening, insulated and Eco-friendly. This Made-in-USA door has greater functionality than any raised panel import door.

Any Size Flush Door
Equal to or less than 3 ft. x 8 ft. x 1 3/4″
In your choice of Oak or Birch
Door blank does not include packaging, shipping, finishing or installation
While supplies last

Contact for an estimate

What if you would like to have a nicer door?

No problem. Sing Core can make any style door that you want to your specifications. All you have to do is to let us know what your expectations are and we can match you to the right door at the right price every time, guaranteed.

With Sing Core, you can build the most beautiful and functional doors at less than half the price of more expensive doors.