Understanding Door Handing and Swing

It is critical that door handing and swing is determined correctly prior to placing a door order. The methodology that helps you arrive at the correct door handing and swing designations can vary depending on region and supplier. It will, of course, be easier to identify the outside of your application for exterior door systems, but the process is the same for exterior and interior door systems.

To help clarify and simplify this process, Alliance Door Products has developed a standard for residential handing and swing across all locations.

If you need additional information, please don't hesitate to contact your local branch representative.

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Handing Guide

BEFORE YOU BEGIN!

Determine the INSIDE and OUTSIDE of your installation!

Single Door
Confirm swing and handing, keep the inside and outside of your application in mind!

To see how they work, click on the below graphics.

Double Doors
Identify active door panel, swing and handing, keep the inside and outside of your application in mind!

To see how they work, click on the below graphics.