From sizing and climate to door configuration and delivery, here are the key details to consider before your custom iron door enters production.
01 / GETTING THE SIZE RIGHT
Measure Your Opening Correctly
Our iron doors are supplied as prehung units, including the door panels, jambs (frame), and threshold. The overall unit size is different from the door slab size.
Rough Opening (RO) —
The structural opening in your wall.
Unit Size —
Overall dimensions including the frame and threshold.
Jamb Depth —
Frame depth selected to suit your wall construction.
General guideline: The rough opening should be at least 1 inch wider and 1/2 inch taller than the door unit. Confirm measurements with your installer.
Example: A 36-inch-wide prehung door unit includes the jambs, while the actual door slab is approximately 31.79 inches wide. Always use overall unit dimensions when planning your opening. For a door unit measuring 36" W × 84" H, the recommended rough opening size is 37"x84.5".
02 / DOOR CONFIGURATION
Choose the Right Door Type & Configuration
Select a configuration that complements your home's architecture and works with the available opening.
Wrought Iron Doors
Classic iron doors with decorative or streamlined designs.
Consider everyday access, opening clearance, natural light, and the overall scale of your entrance. Sidelights and transoms can be added to selected configurations.
03 / CLIMATE & PERFORMANCE
Standard vs. Thermal Break Matters
The right construction depends on your climate, exposure, and comfort needs
Standard and Thermal Break Construction
Standard Iron Doors
A practical choice for milder climates where additional thermal insulation is not a primary requirement.
Thermal Break Iron Doors
An insulated separation helps reduce heat transfer through metal components. Worth considering in colder climates and locations with large temperature differences.
Choose the right door construction based on your local climate, weather exposure, and comfort needs. While
thermal break iron doors
require a higher initial investment, they offer improved insulation and long-term comfort, especially in colder climates.
Choose the correct inswing or outswing arrangement, hinge side, and active panel before approving your design.
Inswing or outswing
Left-hand or right-hand configuration
Active door panel for double doors
Adequate clearance around steps, walls, and furniture
For a right-hand inswing double door, the right panel is the primary active door and swings inward when viewed from outside the home. The left panel serves as the secondary door and can be opened when needed.
Always confirm the opening direction shown on the CAD drawing.
Top-View Swing Diagrams
CAD Drawing Review
05 / BEFORE PRODUCTION
Review the CAD Drawing Carefully
Your approved CAD drawing is the manufacturing reference for your custom iron door. Please check every detail before signing.
Overall dimensions and jamb depth
Door configuration and swing direction
Glass, color, handles, and lock specifications
Sidelights, transoms, and custom details
Important: Production begins after drawing approval. Please review all details carefully and request any necessary revisions before approval. We will share pictures of the door frame and painted door for your review and confirmation, please keep an eye on our email.
06 / SHIPPING & INSTALLATION
Plan for Freight Delivery & Unloading
Iron doors are substantial products. Prepare your delivery location and unloading arrangements before the shipment arrives.
Reinforced Freight Packaging
01 · Curbside Delivery
Free standard curbside freight delivery within the continental U.S. for eligible orders.
02 · Reinforced Packaging
Protective wrapping, wooden crate, and steel-frame reinforcement.
03 · Arrange Unloading
Prepare adequate assistance or equipment, and ensure unloading your door from the truck safely.
04 · Inspect & Install
Document any visible delivery damage and arrange installation with your local contractor.
READY FOR YOUR NEW ENTRANCE?
Let's Bring Your Vision to Life
Share your opening dimensions, preferred design, or project questions. Our team is here to help you plan with confidence.
