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Which Direction Should My Front Door Swing?
Ok, it sounds like dumb question, right? Who cares if the front door swings in or out? Further, if there are two double doors at the front entry should the active door be on the right or left side?
I guess you can say, with a custom home, it's all about the details. Why not hire a Builder that helps you think through all the details of your home and places them in a manner that is most convenient for you? What Type Of Front Door Should I Select?
In Central Florida, most front doors are protected by a porch and a step between the porch and the foyer. The porch keeps the sun and driving rain away from damaging the front door and the step up, keeps rising water from flooding your home. Most homes in Orlando have a saddle type threshold (Saddle Threshold) with an in swing door. Though this type of threshold does not seal as well as a bumper type threshold (Bumper Threshold) it is way more attractive. If the front porch does its job, a saddle threshold will be quite acceptable.
Which double door side, should be the active one on your front door? I prefer making the door on the right, when your back is facing the street, the active door. The other door becomes fixed with the option of opening it (T-astragal with slide bolts) when large items are moved in and out of your home.
If you watch most people approach a set of double doors they naturally attempt to open the door with the handle or when there are double handles (knobs) the door on the right. When the active door is positioned on the right, this dictates placing the light switches on the inside left so the switches are not behind the door when it swings into the Foyer.
Have a great day!
Mike
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