MFP External Pivot Doors

The MFP external pivot door is a striking modern alternative to sliding or bifold doors, with all the security features you would expect of an external door. It uses an innovative pivot hinge system and can accommodate glass panels up to 12m wide, with great sound, wind and thermal properties.

Glazed or solid, it makes a dramatic front entrance or a bold opening to the garden, and the pivot position can be set to suit your design.

Aliluxe designs, supplies and installs MFP external pivot doors for homes across London, Hertfordshire, Kent and Surrey.

MFP external pivot doors at a glance

• Size: glass panels up to 12m wide.

• Pivot: a customisable pivot position to suit your design.

• Panes: 6mm or 8mm tempered safety glass in multiple design finishes, or solid panes in various materials 6mm to 12mm thick.

• Frame: a minimal anodised aluminium frame in several anodised finishes and RAL colours.

• Security: multi-point locking, with an integrated alarm contact that sets automatically once the door is closed.

• Performance: good sound, wind and thermal properties.

• Guarantee: our 10-year insurance-backed guarantee, plus the manufacturer's guarantee.

Colours and finishes

Choose a minimal anodised aluminium frame in several anodised finishes or RAL colours, with glass in multiple design finishes or a solid pane in the material of your choice.

What affects the cost of MFP external pivot doors?

Every installation is made to measure, so we quote after a free design visit rather than publishing prices. The main things that affect the cost are:

• The size of the door and the pivot position.

• Glass or solid pane, and the material or finish.

• Frame finish: anodised or RAL colour.

• Any structural or builders' work needed to form the opening.

Your quote is fixed and itemised, so you can see exactly what you are paying for.

How we install MFP external pivot doors

1. Free design visit: we look at the opening, the structure above and the floor build-up, and talk through layouts, glass and finishes.

2. Detailed quote: a fixed, itemised price for the system, glass, finish and installation.

3. Pre-installation survey: precise measurements and checks before anything is ordered.

4. Custom manufacture: the system is made to your exact sizes and specification.

5. Installation: fitted by our own experienced installation team, scheduled around any builders on site.

6. Sign-off: Building Regulations compliance, a FENSA certificate where applicable and our 10-year insurance-backed guarantee.

Also for interiors

The same pivot system is available inside the home. See the MFP internal pivot doors, or compare MFP bifold doors for a wider garden opening.

MFP external pivot doors: frequently asked questions

What is a pivot door?

A door that turns on a pivot hinge set into the floor and head, rather than hinges on one edge, which allows very large, heavy panels to open smoothly.

How large can an external pivot door be?

The system can accommodate glass panels up to 12m wide.

Can I choose where the pivot sits?

Yes. The pivot position is customisable to suit your design and the space.

Can the door be solid rather than glass?

Yes. Choose 6mm or 8mm tempered safety glass, or a solid pane in various materials 6mm to 12mm thick.

Are external pivot doors secure?

Yes. They have multi-point locking and an integrated alarm contact that sets automatically once the door is closed.

What frame finishes are available?

A minimal anodised aluminium frame in several anodised finishes and RAL colours.

Areas we cover

We install MFP external pivot doors across London, Hertfordshire, Kent and Surrey, as well as Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and East Sussex, for homeowners, architects and developers.

Also see: MFP internal pivot doors, MFP bifold doors and the full Luxury Aluminium range. Browse all luxury bifold & pivot doors.

Book a free design visit: call 020 4581 8351, email sales@aliluxe.co.uk or request a quote online.