Not every entryway needs a double door. Monarch Custom Doors builds single wrought iron doors for homes and buildings where a narrower opening, a tighter budget, or a simpler installation makes more sense than a full double-door entrance. Every single door is hand-forged from the same 12-gauge steel we use across our entire line, so you’re not trading strength for a smaller footprint.
A single wrought iron door works best for openings up to roughly 4 feet wide, which covers most standard residential entries, side entrances, apartment and condo doors, and secondary entry points where a grand double-door statement isn’t the goal. Beyond that width, a double door distributes weight more evenly across two frames and gives you a wider clear opening for move-in day or oversized furniture. If you’re building a large estate entrance, start with our double doors instead.
Need more width or more natural light without going to a double door? Many of our single-door designs pair with a matching sidelight or a transom above the door, so you get a wider, brighter entrance while keeping the single-door swing and simpler framing.
Like every Monarch wrought iron door, our single doors carry the patented thermal barrier technology built and tested in Switzerland, rated at U .27 and R 3.70. That’s the same performance you’d get from our double doors, just in a smaller package.
Looking for a door of a different material? Check out our Entry Doors, Balcony Railings, and Wrought Iron Garage Doors, Wrought Iron Windows.
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| Single Door | Double Door | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Narrower openings, side entries, condos/apartments | Grand entrances, wide openings, estate homes |
| Typical opening width | Up to ~4 ft | 5.5 ft and up |
| Construction | 12-gauge hand-forged steel | 12-gauge hand-forged steel |
| Thermal barrier | U .27 / R 3.70 | U .27 / R 3.70 |
| Add-ons | Sidelight, transom | Sidelights, transom, arched top |
| Lead time | 16-17 weeks | 16-17 weeks |
A single wrought iron door has one active leaf and works best for openings up to about 4 feet wide, while a double door splits a wider opening across two leaves for a grander entrance. Both use the same 12-gauge steel and thermal barrier technology, so the choice usually comes down to opening width, budget, and desired look.
Most single wrought iron doors top out around 4 feet wide before a double door becomes the more practical, structurally sound choice.
Yes. Many single-door designs are available with a matching sidelight, double sidelights, or a transom window above the door, adding width and natural light without the footprint of a double door.
Generally, yes. A single door uses less material and a simpler frame than a double door of the same style, making it often the more budget-friendly option for openings where a double door isn't structurally necessary.
Yes. Security comes from the 12-gauge steel construction and locking hardware, not the number of leaves. A single door also has one less seam to secure than a double door.
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