Entry Doors

Featuring the best entry doors in Canada

ArchiPro’s collection of the finest entrance doors from across Canada offers a range of options including glass, steel and wood entry doors. In addition to front doors, the term ’entry door’ also covers side doors, back doors, shed doors and garage doors. Because of this, ArchiPro’s handpicked catalogue contains a wide range of options to choose from. From traditional wooden and aluminium entry doors to modern glass bifold doors, you’ll be surprised at just how many choices are available.

Types of entry doors

Hinged doors

Hinged doors are the most common type of door in Canada. This door is attached to the frame with two or more hinges. Most indoor doors are hinged.

Pivot doors

Pivot doors open similarly to hinged doors but have a spindle that anchors into the top and bottom of the frame instead of side hinges.

French doors

French doors are double doors made primarily of glass. These doors usually contain many smaller panes, which makes them easier to repair. French doors are excellent for allowing light into the room.

Bifold doors

Bifold doors are made up of multiple panels which can fold up like an accordion when opened. This allows the doors to be much wider, yet they can still be easily opened in one movement.

Sliding doors

Sliding doors feature two panels, one of which slides behind the other when opened. Sliding doors usually have an aluminium frame and glass panels to let in plenty of natural light.

The advantages of high quality entry doors

Entry doors have to face up to outside weather conditions like rain, wind, and UV damage which can all be very severe in Canada. Compared to inside doors, they need to be made of stronger, more resistant materials. High quality modern entry doors can be treated with a range of coatings which allow them to resist water and UV damage. High quality sliding and bifold doors resist denting and will maintain a smooth opening motion without sticking or jamming.

How to choose an entry door that’s right for you

The purpose and position of your entry doors are crucial. For instance, if you are looking for a high security front door, a pivot steel door is going to have fewer weak points and will be made of a stronger material. In contrast, if you’re looking for an entry door to your bedroom balcony, a lightweight aluminium and glass entry door will allow more light into the room.

Should entry doors open in or out?

Entry doors should always open inwards to prevent you from being shut inside. Heavy snowfall or a fallen tree could prevent the door from opening outwards.

Should your front door have windows?

Whether or not your front door has windows is a matter of personal taste. If you do have windows, you should ensure that they cannot be broken in a way that may cause a security risk.

What is the standard size for a single front door?

Sizes can vary in Canada, but the most common size of a single front door is 2,040 mm high and between 820 and 1,020 mm wide.