Configuration Guide
Outswing or Inswing: A Permanent Decision
The Beast comes in two configurations: Outswing and Inswing. The door's security and fire protection are the same between them. The right choice is a function of your room layout, your swing clearance situation, and whether the Palusol smoke seal matters to your planning. This decision is permanent once the rough opening is framed.
The Beast Outswing
Dimensions: 79" H x 34" W • Weight: 1,245 lbs
Rough opening required: 81"–85" H x 37"–42" W x 7"–9" D
Walkthrough clearance: Approximately 27" at 90 degrees. Approximately 32" at 180 degrees. Threshold height: 1.875"
Right call when: The room behind the door is tight, and you don't want to give up interior space to door swing. The exterior hallway or adjoining room has enough clearance for the door to open outward without creating a traffic or access problem.
Finishes: Textured, marble, and gloss. External 5-spoke SureTight handle available in multiple finishes. Left-hand and right-hand swing options available.
The Beast Inswing
Dimensions: 77" H x 30.5" W • Weight: 1,245 lbs
Rough opening required: 82.5"–85" H x 39"–42" W x 7"–9" D
Walkthrough clearance: Approximately 26.5" at 90 degrees. Threshold height: 1.875"
Right call when: The exterior of the door faces a narrow hallway or cramped space where outward swing isn't practical, and the room interior has enough clearance to accommodate door swing without blocking access to stored contents near the entry.
Inswing-only feature: Palusol heat-activated door seal. This seal expands when exposed to heat to help limit smoke penetration during a fire event. For buyers planning the room as an emergency shelter, this is a meaningful addition. It is not available on the Outswing configuration.
Finishes: Textured, marble, and gloss. Left-hand and right-hand swing options available.
Important: The Outswing and Inswing have different rough opening requirements. Confirm your configuration before framing the rough opening. Once the opening is built to one spec, the other variant won't fit without reconstruction. Call 208-454-8038 to verify before construction begins.