Inward vs Outward Swing Steel Doors in Kenya

Clients pick a finish in five minutes and argue about swing for five weeks. That is the right order of pain. An outward leaf can shed rain and steal porch space; an inward leaf needs a clear arc inside and can be harder to force shut against a crowd — but it is what most Kenyan burglar-proofed openings already assume.

Choose on facts, not habit

• Inward: standard for most Nairobi bungalows; keep the landing clear of shoe racks.
• Outward: useful on tight halls and some shop-front homes; check county and estate rules.
• Never reverse swing after tiles are cut around a threshold — you will pay twice.
• Mother-and-son pairs must agree on which leaf is the daily worker before hinges are welded.

Stand in the opening with the door imagined both ways. If you cannot see it, we will mock the arc at the showroom with a tape.

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