Frequently Asked Questions

BigDoorTexas specializes in big doors for Texas homes — oversized pivot front doors, steel and iron entry doors, folding and sliding glass walls and glass garage doors. We are based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and serve Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, Plano, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, the Hill Country, the Gulf Coast and the rest of Texas, and we coordinate projects nationwide. Call (945) 391-8528 or request a quote online.

BigDoorTexas provides full-home glazing packages: every exterior window, entry door, patio glass wall, garage door and glass railing — plus interior glass — specified together so finishes, sightlines and glass performance match. We work from your plans with homeowners, builders and architects anywhere in Texas.

Fenestration is the industry word for every opening in a building's envelope — windows, doors, skylights and glass walls. A quality fenestration package controls how a home looks, how much light it gets and how well it handles Texas heat, storms and energy costs.

They are three collections built around how far you want to go. Lone Star Classic is our curated, proven line; Longhorn Robust steps up to heavier systems, bigger spans and impact options; The Texas Special is fully bespoke with no limits on size, material or finish. Every collection includes exterior windows, doors, garage doors and interior systems, all customizable.

Yes. Texas is home, but we design and supply big doors and glazing packages for projects across the United States and coordinate delivery and installation with your builder or our installation partners.

Absolutely. We provide takeoffs from plans, performance specifications, finish samples and shop-drawing coordination, and we schedule deliveries around your build. Ask about our trade program when you request a quote.

Send us your plans, photos or rough sizes through the quote form, email bigdoortex@gmail.com or call (945) 391-8528. We will review the openings, recommend a collection and follow up with a detailed proposal.

It is our motto. Everything is bigger in Texas — and we think it should be better, too. When you are deciding how big, how bold and how well-built your home should be, our answer is simple: why not Texas?

A pivot door turns on a pivot pin anchored in the floor and the top of the frame rather than on side hinges. That lets a single door be much larger and heavier while still opening smoothly with a light push.

It depends on material, hardware and the opening. Lone Star Classic pivots are built around grand standard heights, Longhorn Robust goes taller and wider on heavy-duty hardware, and Texas Special doors are engineered case by case for true statement sizes. Send us your opening and we will tell you what is possible.

Yes, when they are built for it. We use thermally broken frames, stabilized or steel cores, Low-E insulated glass and quality seals, and we offer impact-rated pivot doors for the Gulf Coast and storm-prone areas.

Our pivot doors use multipoint locks that secure the door at several points, with smart-lock, keypad and fingerprint options. Laminated glass adds another layer of security.

Often, yes. Because pivot doors carry weight on the floor and header, the opening may need framing or flooring work. We measure and tell you exactly what your opening needs before you order.

Lead times depend on the collection, material and manufacturer. We give you a clear schedule with your proposal and keep you updated from order to installation.

Modern 'iron doors' are usually steel with a forged or wrought-iron style. Steel doors lean clean and modern with thin profiles; iron-style doors add scrollwork and operable glass panels. Both can be thermally broken and insulated.

A properly galvanized, primed and powder-coated steel door resists rust very well. Routine cleaning and touch-ups keep it looking new, even near the coast.

Thermally broken steel frames with dual- or triple-pane Low-E glass perform far better than older non-broken steel doors and help keep Texas heat outside.

Yes — that is the point of a full-home package. We match profile, finish and glass across your doors and windows.

They are mostly different names for the same system: hinged glass panels that fold and stack to the side. 'Panoramic' usually signals slimmer frames and larger glass; 'accordion' describes the zig-zag stacking motion.

Folding doors open the most clear width because panels stack tightly to the side. Sliding and lift-and-slide doors keep bigger, uninterrupted glass panels and narrower frames when closed. If the opening matters most, fold. If the closed view matters most, slide.

A well-installed system with the right sill and overhang performs very well. Flush sills look seamless but need protection from wind-driven rain; weather-rated sills handle exposed walls.

Yes. Retractable pleated screens are available for most openings — a must for Texas evenings.

A lift-and-slide door uses a handle that lifts the heavy panel slightly off its seals so it rolls easily, then lowers it back to compress the seals when closed. The result is large, airtight panels that still glide with one hand.

A multi-slide (stacking) door stacks panels in front of each other inside the frame. A pocketing door slides panels into a pocket built into the wall so they disappear completely.

Panel size depends on the system and glass weight. Longhorn Robust and Texas Special systems handle very large, tall panels; we confirm limits for your exact opening.

Yes. Motorized operation is available for many large systems and can tie into home automation.

Both are non-opening windows. 'Fixed window' describes any window that does not open; a 'picture window' is a large fixed window framed to showcase a view. Direct-set windows are fixed glass set straight into the frame for the slimmest look.

Thermally broken or insulated frames with dual- or triple-pane Low-E glass and a low solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC). Orientation matters: west and south glass benefits most from high-performance coatings and shading.

In coastal windborne-debris regions, codes and insurers often require impact-rated windows or shutters. Inland, many owners still choose laminated glass for hail, security and noise.

Dark frames absorb more heat, but thermally broken frames and quality finishes are designed for it. We help you balance the look with performance.

Both. We handle new custom homes and replacement projects, including enlarging openings for bigger glass.

Glass garage doors use tempered or laminated safety glass and strong aluminum frames. Laminated glass and smart openers add security.

Uninsulated single-pane glass can. Insulated glass with Low-E coatings or tints dramatically reduces heat — the right choice for Texas.

Yes. Frosted, satin-etched, tinted and mirrored glass let in light while hiding the interior.

Yes. We match frame color, glass and grid lines across garage doors, windows and entry doors.

Yes, when engineered and installed correctly. Residential guards are typically required at 36 inches and commercial at 42 inches, using laminated tempered safety glass; we confirm local code requirements for your project.

They need occasional cleaning like any window. Optional easy-clean coatings shed water and dust.

Absolutely. With proper hardware and glass, they handle heat, wind and coastal air.

Acoustic laminated glass and good seals block a surprising amount of sound — ideal for home offices.

Choose reeded, fluted or frosted glass, add blinds, or use switchable privacy glass that turns opaque on demand.

Both are available. Steel-look aluminum is lighter and economical; true steel offers the thinnest profiles in our Texas Special collection.

It is every glazed opening in the home — windows, entry and patio doors, garage doors, railings and interior glass — specified, ordered and installed as one coordinated project.

Matching finishes and sightlines, one point of contact, fewer gaps between trades and a single schedule. It also makes warranty service simpler.

Yes. Send architectural plans or elevations and we will prepare takeoffs and a proposal by collection.

Both: we design and supply the systems and coordinate professional installation through our crews and vetted installation partners across Texas.