With the purchase of a wooden exterior door it is important to find out more about the quality of the wood. The door dealer should be able to tell you what process was used to dry the wood. Hardwoods which was dried in a Kiln is usually better than wind dried wood, seeing that the center of the wood with wind drying is usually not dried well enough.



Although water is bad for any wooden door, your new purchased pivot door can go a long way in bad weather if you treat it well from the start. Doors made from Hardwoods like Kiaat, Rosewood and Rhodesian Teak can withstand very harsh weather conditions. These doors are heavy and strong.

Treating a Wooden Door is a very simple process. You just need to understand that a good quality exterior pivot door will need lots of nutrition. A clear floor polish wax is usually the best to seal your door after it has been treated with a good sealer like Woodoc. A Woodoc wax can also be applied to ensure that the door lasts longer.

Choosing a door depends very much on the craftsmanship that was used to create the door. If you are unsure about the craftsmanship, rather leave the door and look for another supplier. Wood is alive and it needs breathing space. A good craftsman will allow for the door's panels to be able to move with weather conditions.

Pivot Door Hinges are specially designed to run on roller bearings and are made from brass. They are designed to carry the weight of the door easily and if they are fitted well, the door will be able to open and close with a very smooth swinging action. High quality door hinges will ensure that your door gives you much pleasure.

Fitting a door is always a problem and if you can't find a good fitter to fit your door, you might consider buying a pre fitted door. The one thing which you must keep in mind when buying a pre fitted door, is to ensure that it is fitted extremely square. Otherwise you might end up with a door which does not want to open.

Transporting a large wooden door can be a problem because the weight of the door can damage the hinges before you get to your destination. The easiest way of transporting a large exterior door, especially if it is pre-fitted into a frame is by placing it on its side. This helps to distribute the weight of the door.

Another factor to bear in mind when purchasing an African hardwood pivot door is to make sure that you get a guarantee on the workmanship. Problems with woodwork are not always visible on the surface and you might only find out that there is a problem with your door a few months after the purchase.