Out swinging doors are more secure against kick in and break in. Impossible to kick in an out-swinging exterior door with one-piece jamb. Also, difficult to cut the locks since most have a free-spinning spindle inside. Hinges have a non-removable pin that only allows pin removal if the door is opened first.

Commercial doors usually open outwards or dual swing, to prevent a pileup of bodies fleeing in an emergency. Home doors in the West open inwards so as not to shove people off the stoop.

Exterior and interior swinging doors provide flexibility, efficiency and automated convenience for every entrance. Low-energy and full-energy Casement door mechanism configurations are available to meet any access requirement.