🔗 Shop Pizza Oven Doors

Whether you’re building a backyard pizza oven from scratch or upgrading an existing setup, one of the most critical decisions you’ll make is choosing—or crafting—the right pizza oven door. From heat retention to airflow and aesthetics, the door plays a central role in your oven’s function and flavor.

Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions about pizza oven doors, including ideal opening size, materials, and design considerations.

Q: How large should the oven door opening be?

A: This is one of the most important factors in wood-fired oven design. The general rule of thumb is:

The height of your oven door should be 63–65% of the height of your dome.

So if your oven dome is 18" tall, your door height should be around 11.3"–11.7". This ratio helps maintain the correct air flow and combustion efficiency. It allows hot air and smoke to draft properly while retaining enough heat in the dome to cook evenly.

Too large, and you’ll lose heat too quickly. Too small, and your fire might struggle to breathe.

Q: What material should a pizza oven door be made of?

A: The best pizza oven doors are made from heavy-duty steel or cast iron. At Old West Iron, our doors are crafted with:

• Thick gauge steel or cast iron construction

• Optional double-wall insulation for heat retention

• Vented or solid configurations depending on control needs

• Finishes like raw, black, rusted, or sealed for outdoor durability

These materials handle high temperatures and outdoor exposure, and they age beautifully with time.

Q: Should I install a vented or solid pizza oven door?

A: It depends on how you plan to use your oven:

• Vented doors give you better control over combustion, allowing smoke and steam to escape while keeping the fire burning strong.

• Solid doors are better for heat retention during baking phases or for long slow cooks.

Some of our pizza oven doors feature adjustable vents to give you the best of both worlds.

Q: Do I need a custom size?

A: Possibly. Many customers find that standard-size doors don’t quite match their oven dimensions. That’s why we offer custom-sized pizza oven doors made to your specs—whether you’re building a traditional Italian-style dome, a barrel vault, or something entirely unique. Just reach out with your measurements and we’ll get you set up with a perfect fit.

Q: How do I install a pizza oven door?

Most of our doors come with:

• Mounting flanges or tabs

• Pre-drilled holes

• Optional hinges or lift-off designs

You can mount directly to the oven face or build a trim frame around the door opening. We’re happy to walk you through the install process based on the door model you choose.

 Q: Can I match my door to my oven design?

Absolutely. Our doors are available in rustic, modern, and traditional styles—with options like:

• Arched or flat-top shapes

• Scrolls, rivets, and iron medallions

• Glass windows or solid steel panels

Pair your oven door with matching handles, clavos, or trim straps for a truly cohesive build.

Ready to Upgrade or Build Your Oven?

Explore our full selection of handcrafted pizza oven doors, or contact us for custom sizing and design help.

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