Outward-Opening Exterior Door

A custom exterior door designed to swing outward

Custom Outward-Swinging Exterior Door

Specify a custom-sized exterior door in pine or oak, either unclad or finished with aluminium cladding. Choose the colour, handle and layout that work with your project.

Opening direction

Outward-opening door leaf

Material options

Pine, pine with aluminium cladding, oak or oak with aluminium cladding

Planning

Custom sizing available

Product marking

CE marked

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How the outward swing works day to day

The hinged leaf travels from the room side into the exterior approach. That movement should be mapped early because it determines where a user can stand, how the handle is approached and which outdoor area must remain unobstructed. No interior floor area is required for the swing. Whether that arrangement is practical depends on the entrance and its surroundings.

Assess the whole route to the entrance rather than measuring the opening alone. Leave workable room for the leaf and for anyone using it. Note the direction of nearby foot traffic, steps, landings and permanent features beside the doorway. Furniture, stored objects and seasonal snow buildup can further reduce the available operating space.

ASSA hardware with 3-point locking is included in the technical configuration. The handle remains a selectable element, so it can be coordinated with the material, colour and door layout. Treat these as separate parts of the specification: the handle affects touch and appearance, whereas the ASSA locking hardware belongs to the stated construction.

Review the swing from each side of the doorway—opening from indoors and closing or entering from outdoors. Allow for the user's standing position as well as walls, posts, railings and other permanent obstacles. A plan marking the opening, both sides of the wall and the route outside is a useful way to document the leaf's direction.

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Construction details and component measurements

The door uses a leaf that swings toward the exterior. Pine and oak may each be ordered unclad or with aluminium cladding. Its infill is made from MDF and contains a centrally placed aluminium sheet together with rods intended to resist deformation.

These measurements describe individual parts rather than the overall custom door. The door frame measures 105 × 57 mm, increasing to 115 × 57 mm on the aluminium-clad version. The leaf frame is 115 × 76 mm without cladding and 115 × 86 mm with cladding. Mounting holes are 14 mm. Overall order dimensions must instead be established for the prepared opening.

The stated hardware is an ASSA system with 3-point locking. A separately selected handle provides the visible and regularly touched detail. Record the handle together with the finish, colour and layout so the appearance choices remain distinct from the fixed locking specification.

The product is CE marked and comes with a 5-year warranty. Keep three types of information aligned when preparing the order: component specifications describe how the door is built, custom dimensions relate it to the opening, and the chosen material, colour, handle and layout define its appearance. Organizing the enquiry around those groups reduces ambiguity.

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Reviewing the opening and its surroundings

Study the complete installation area before confirming either size or appearance. Record the prepared opening, neighbouring wall and façade surfaces, and the outdoor zone swept by the leaf. Establish which dimensions the fabricator requires and document them consistently. If measuring is uncertain, have the site reviewed by a qualified professional responsible for the work. For a Canadian project, also ask the municipal permit office which approvals apply and where to confirm the provincially or territorially adopted code before altering the opening.

Keep the exterior swing zone accessible for its intended use. The assessment should cover the leaf, handle and standing positions on both sides. Walls, posts, railings, steps, fixed equipment, outdoor furniture and stored items may all restrict movement. A path immediately outside the door and seasonal snow or ice can affect clearance as well. The space needed is specific to the installation.

An outward swing may work well where preserving room indoors is important and the exterior approach is generous. A narrow landing or walkway creates a different planning problem and calls for closer review of the leaf's path. These examples highlight matters to check; they are not a suitability guarantee and do not replace an assessment of the property.

Mark the outward direction plainly on every drawing. Show room side, exterior side, approach and swing arc, and state the viewpoint used for the sketch. Consistent labels help prevent the handing or opening direction from being interpreted differently later in the project.

Before moving to aesthetic choices, assemble the verified opening dimensions, orientation, nearby construction, available swing zone and intended method of use. Material, colour and layout can then be assigned without confusing them with site measurements. Both sets of decisions matter, but keeping them organized separately makes the specification easier to check.

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Coordinating material, colour and layout

Material sets the starting point for the door's appearance. The four configurations are unclad pine, aluminium-clad pine, unclad oak and aluminium-clad oak. Once that choice is recorded, add the preferred colour, handle and catalogue layout to complete the visual specification.

A colour may also be selected for the door. Describe it precisely in the enquiry and compare it with the façade, windows, roof details and other visible finishes. The timber or cladding configuration will influence the overall effect. Screen images are only a planning aid because device settings and ambient light can change the way a shade appears.

The finished elevation combines the frame, door face, infills or panels, any bars, glazing where provided, colour and handle. A layout without bars gives more uninterrupted surface, whereas cassettes, panels, infills and bars introduce stronger divisions. The best visual balance depends on the building, nearby elements and the character intended for the entrance.

Because the handle is both visible and frequently used, consider comfort and appearance together. Matching it closely with the colour and surface divisions can produce a restrained result; a deliberate contrast makes it more prominent. List the handle independently in the enquiry because the ASSA 3-point locking hardware remains part of the established technical configuration.

Judge the selection against the building rather than the door alone. Unclad pine or oak may relate to existing timber differently from an aluminium-clad version. A highly divided composition can become a focal point on a simple façade, while an uninterrupted face tends to sit more quietly. Use that context to settle on one clearly documented combination of material, colour, handle and layout.

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Other product types to consider

A single leaf that swings outward will not suit every opening or pattern of use. The linked folding doors, sidelights, interior doors and windows are separate product solutions rather than variations of this door. Compare their movement, intended function, materials and available layouts before choosing a product family.

A folding set that opens outward can serve a wider opening with a different operating pattern. By contrast, a one-piece fixed glazed sidelight places non-opening glass beside the doorway. Exterior and interior doors with infills are intended for different locations. Identify the required product type first, then examine the equipment and design choices listed for that product.

Side-sliding doors move parallel to the opening instead of following a swing arc. A single-leaf patio door that opens inward requires room on the interior and uses tilt-and-turn operation. Rectangular and round fixed-glazed windows cannot be opened, so their function differs from that of this exterior door.

These related records are useful when several openings are being planned together or when the basic function is still undecided. Check the operating direction, materials, glass and layouts shown on each product page. Similar shapes and names do not establish that the underlying construction is identical.

Eight related products are listed below under their full catalogue names. Visit each linked record to compare alternatives for the other doors, sidelights and windows in the project. Outward-Opening Folding Doors, One-Piece Fixed Glazed Door Sidelight, Outward-Opening Entrance Door with Infill, Interior Doors with Infills, Siegenia Side-Sliding Doors, Single-Leaf Inward-Opening Patio Door, Fixed-Glazed Windows, Fixed-Glazed Round Windows.

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Organize the details for your enquiry

Begin with the site information. Supply carefully checked dimensions for the prepared opening and label the room and exterior sides. Note nearby walls, posts, railings, steps and paths wherever they may restrict the outdoor swing. A basic drawing can communicate the position and direction more clearly than dimensions alone.

Next, identify one of the four material configurations: unclad pine, aluminium-clad pine, unclad oak or aluminium-clad oak. Add a precise colour request after considering the façade and neighbouring doors and windows. Stating both the timber species and whether cladding is required avoids an incomplete material description.

Quote the selected layout exactly as it appears in the catalogue. This matters when alternatives vary only by panel count, the presence of an infill or the type of bar. For a layout that provides glass, also record whether the specification calls for 2-pane or 3-pane insulating glass.

Add the handle choice last and consider how it will feel in use as well as how it relates to the colour and surface divisions. The ASSA system with 3-point locking already belongs to the technical configuration, so it is not an optional hardware selection that must be requested separately.

Check the package before submitting it. It should identify the outward opening, verified dimensions, room and exterior sides, material configuration, colour, full layout designation, any applicable glass option and the handle. Make sure the written description agrees with the sketch and avoid shortening catalogue names. A well-structured set of details lets us review the requested custom door against the project information.

Can the exterior door be built for my opening?

Yes. It can be custom-sized for the dimensions required by the project. Verify every final measurement before placing the order.

Which materials can I choose?

The four choices are unclad pine, aluminium-clad pine, unclad oak and aluminium-clad oak. Record the complete configuration that fits the façade and design direction, then coordinate the colour, handle and door layout with it.

Can I select a colour for the door?

Yes. Describe the requested shade clearly and review it beside the façade, neighbouring windows and doors, and the selected timber or cladding. Do not rely on a screen image alone for matching because lighting and display settings can alter its appearance.

Can I choose the door handle?

Yes. The requested configuration can include your choice of handle. Coordinate its operation and appearance with the material, colour and door-face layout. This selection is separate from the included ASSA hardware with 3-point locking.

Is every design glazed?

No. Glass is supplied only when it belongs to the selected layout. The alternatives include glazed sections, infills, panels and cassettes in different arrangements. Quote the catalogue designation in full so the intended version can be identified.

How long is the exterior-door warranty?

The exterior door comes with a 5-year warranty. The order should also identify the specifications, dimensions, materials and design selections for the chosen configuration.

What should I check before choosing an outward swing?

It may be practical when interior swing space needs to remain open and the exterior approach offers adequate room. Confirm that the leaf can travel unobstructed, the handle is reachable and nearby paths, steps, railings or permanent features will not interfere.

Which details belong in the enquiry?

Provide the prepared-opening dimensions, clearly labelled room and exterior sides, nearby construction details and the available outdoor swing zone. Then add the timber and cladding configuration, colour, catalogue layout, handle and any applicable glass request. A simple drawing can make the orientation easier to interpret.

Build your custom exterior-door specification

Bring together the opening dimensions and your choices for timber or cladding, colour, handle, glass and layout. Clear, complete information allows us to review the requested configuration with you and relate it accurately to the project.