The door leading to the balcony is one of the important elements modern interior. In addition, it must provide sufficient heat and noise insulation. Therefore, for a balcony door in a house or apartment, it is important to choose only a high-quality PVC profile.

VEKA partners offer plastic balcony doors that can be used in different climatic zones.

The range of the company includes door blocks made of PVC profile:

The system is dimensionally and geometrically stable. The thickness of the used double-glazed window is from 4 to 32 mm. The system uses: metal amplifiers; thresholds with thermal separation; double seal door block.	The 5-chamber profile made of high-quality plastic is characterized by good sound insulation and energy saving.	6-chamber profile system made of plastic resistant to various climatic influences. It is allowed to install double-glazed windows with a thickness of 24 to 52 mm. The profile provides improved noise protection and increased thermal insulation thanks to triple sealing and thresholds with thermal separation.

One of the important characteristics of a PVC profile is heat transfer resistance. It can vary in the range from 0.65 to 1.06 m² °C / W. In other words, at different profiles thermal insulation properties are different. In this case, the possible thickness of the double-glazed window depends on the type of the selected profile and is:

4 - 32 mm (EUROLINE);

4 - 42 mm (SOFTLINE);

24 - 52 mm (SOFTLINE 82).

PVC balcony doors

For the manufacture of plastic balcony doors, the specialists of VEKA partner companies will select the profile system that is most suitable for solving your problem.

In city apartments, the balcony door is usually single and combined with window block, therefore it is made from the same profile as the window. In a private house, double-leaf balcony doors with a sash are often installed.

From our partners, you can both buy a balcony block for standard doorways, and order a design according to individual sizes.

Depending on the chosen finishing option, plastic balcony doors are made from a profile different colors(with surface lamination); possible color of a sealant - black, gray or caramel.

At the request of the client, the lower part of the door can be closed with a sandwich panel or the entire unit is made entirely of glass. The first option is advisable to install in homes where there are small children, as it is safer. In the second case, the glazing looks more impressive, more light enters the room, but the price of such a door is much higher.

If the balcony is located on the first or last floor, it is recommended to use anti-burglary fittings and impact-resistant double-glazed windows.

Features of PVC balcony doors

The production of such products has its own characteristics. In order to maintain the rigidity of the canvas during operation, an impost is installed - a horizontal jumper that divides the door into two parts. This detail is usually located at the level of the windowsill.

If the doorway has big sizes, the balcony door can be double-leaf. There are different modes of operation of fittings:

rotary - the usual opening of the door block;

reclining - if intensive ventilation is required top part the door leans back by 15-20 cm;

winter ventilation - in the cold season, you can leave a gap 4-10 mm wide for ventilation.

For greater convenience, a "smoker's handle" and a latch can be installed on the door from the outside.

Order a plastic balcony door from VEKA partners

If the balcony door is combined with the window, the question of choosing a profile and finishing for it does not arise: it is made in the same style as the window. It remains only to choose the necessary accessories.

Since balcony doors are always mounted in the thick outer walls of the building, it becomes necessary to finish the slopes and the threshold. One of good options- use plastic sandwich panels.

Consultants of our partner companies will help to take into account all these nuances and calculate the exact cost of the order.

The door belonging to the balcony can perform several functions: firstly, it serves to exit to the balcony itself, and secondly, it allows light to pass into the room.

Basically, its manufacture was carried out from wood, but over time, the materials for manufacturing and the door models themselves began to have a fairly wide range, for example, plastic, accordion, hinged, glass, coupe, sliding. And the list doesn't end there.

In this article, we will analyze each of the types in more detail, as well as identify all the advantages and disadvantages of the most common options, determining which one is more suitable for a balcony, which one for a loggia, and which ones should be abandoned altogether.

Because classic version balcony block looks like a combination of two elements - windows and doors, then they should be decorated in the same style. Another important criterion is the tightness of the structure itself, since drafts should not enter the room. Doors should be as comfortable as possible during use, and the canvas should not touch the corners and possible protrusions. Particular attention should be paid to the quality of fittings to make the opening as comfortable as possible.

The main types of balcony installations

There are several types of balcony door models. Let's consider each of them in more detail.

1. Classic style. The main material for doors is wood, which is suitable not only for a balcony, but also for a loggia. They are made from natural tree species ranging from pine to more standing species. Glued laminated timber is excellent for frames, which makes it possible for the sashes not to dry out or swell. The advantage of such material is thermal conductivity, which can keep heat well.

2. Modern models. They are made of wood with double-glazed panels. Thanks to high-quality fittings, convenient use of the door is carried out. When installing a special latch, the possibility of slamming the door is excluded, and the presence of a child lock excludes the possibility of the child's independent exit to the balcony part.

The listed views are presented in the photo of the doors to the balcony at the very bottom of the article.

Popular New

AT this case Special attention given to innovative sliding systems, which are not able to occupy the main area, while glass doors to the balcony they move silently due to the rollers, providing a wide opening and maximum illumination of the room from the street.

Doors are made of PVC profile and polished glass with a thickness of at least 4 millimeters. It is protected by a special rubber insulation, the doors are fixed with a latch and have a double hermetic seal.

Another advantage modern models There are several opening options. It depends on the mechanism, the choice of which is determined by certain conditions for installing a balcony block. Let's take a look at each of these mechanisms.

1. Sliding. It is a traditional version of the design, based on the extension due to the rollers along the skids. This is a great option for both a balcony and a loggia, as it is carried out rational use common space.

2. Lifting and sliding mechanism. Doors made of glass are opened by lifting the sash. Seals are installed in the upper part, which, during the movement of the doors, are pressed as tightly as possible, due to which excellent sealing is carried out.

3. Lifting and sliding doors. Inserts are made of double-glazed windows, which make it possible for light to pass from the outside. Great for wide openings.

4. Tilt-sliding mechanisms. The sash opens by pushing forward and then to the side.

5. Parallel sliding doors. Provide a panoramic view even in the usual "Khrushchev", while the number of chamber glazing varies from 3 to 5.

6. Accordion. The most practical material is aluminum sections.

7. French doors. They are solid glass sheets that can be moved apart to the entire opening.

"Leader" options for the loggia and balcony

There is a huge amount beautiful doors to the balcony. Modern version doors to open form forms a huge single opening. Metal-plastic doors are equipped with a special folding mechanism necessary for convenient ventilation of the room.

The presence of glazing of a balcony or loggia should be taken into account, since in its absence, fittings with a tilt-and-turn mechanism are installed. Also in such cases it is recommended to install two-chamber double-glazed windows with three glasses or a door with the warmest possible frame and coated glass.

Main problems and their solution

Consider the main problems that may arise as a result of the operation of doors, as well as ways to solve them.

• when changing the angle of the web, it is necessary to remove the plug from the hinge, after which, by turning the key, change the angle in the required direction;
• in order to return the canvas to its original position after lifting it, it is necessary to rotate the key in the loop clockwise;
• during the deformation of the canvas, to save it, it is necessary to remove the studs with a chisel, then pull out the double-glazed window and install the necessary gaskets between the frame and the double-glazed window, after which the studs return to their place;
• to adjust the door travel, and more specifically its far edge, it is necessary to adjust the upper and middle hinges;
• in order to insulate the doors, you will need foam rubber, which must be laid in places on the slopes where there are gaps.

When choosing a door leaf, it should be borne in mind that they should not be able to open or close on their own, and the hinges should be as light as possible.

Photos of the best ideas for doors to the balcony

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Most people live in old high-rise buildings and in the process of ennobling their homes, many are replacing balcony doors. Currently, the best alternative to a worn-out wooden structure is a plastic balcony door.

Types of plastic balcony doors

The appearance of the doors and the entire room largely depends on the type of structure itself. So, a plastic door to a balcony can be:

• Single leaf;
• Bivalve;
• Sliding;
• Folding.

single leaf

Represents the most popular model. Such a door has the highest rates of sound insulation and heat saving. Often, to ventilate the room, it is not necessary to fully open the sash. Due to the functionality of the fittings installed on the door, most of the canvases have the function of opening in the window mode.

For quality protection from the cold, especially with an unglazed balcony, it is recommended to use a structure with a combination of a double-glazed window and a sandwich panel. However, in view of the possibility of manufacturing doors to order, if the client wishes, glass can be installed both above and below the leaf. But it is worth remembering that such a solution will significantly reduce the thermal insulation of the room.

Bivalve

Double-leaf plastic balcony doors are considered more convenient to use than single-leaf ones. First of all, this is due to the fact that the dimensions of the structure make it easy to move large items that are often stored on balconies.

Thanks to large area, which is occupied by the structure sashes, the ventilation of the room is carried out many times faster and more efficiently.

Sliding

The sliding type balcony door is great solution for apartments with limited free space. The advantages of the products include the possibility of installing large sashes.

A plastic door leaf of this type is made both in the form of a glass element with a sandwich panel, and as a solid double-glazed window. At the same time, the use of full glazing of the door will make the room very bright due to the penetration more sun rays.

folding

The design of such a plastic balcony door, when opened, looks like an accordion. However, despite this, the product has a high tightness. This is ensured by the presence of special seals and high-quality fittings of the original design.

But of course, the main advantages of this type of product is quiet appearance and significant savings space in the process of being opened.

Features of plastic door structures

The main feature of these balcony doors is their versatility. Bright and at the same time harmonious appearance, as well as a wide range of colors will allow the door to be easily combined with any interior.

One of the main advantages of plastic balcony doors is their tightness and, as a result, high-quality thermal insulation and sound absorption. Despite enough large area design, heat is retained very effectively in the room. In addition, in fact, the only requirement for the care of the door is the periodic lubrication of the hinge mechanisms.

Balcony door made of plastic perfectly resists elevated level humidity and shifts temperature conditions, therefore suitable even for unglazed balconies. To clean the canvas itself is not required special means, ordinary detergent is sufficient household chemicals. At the same time, compared to wooden structures, pvc balcony doors are much cheaper.

Due to the wide distribution of plastic products, components for them are available in huge number in free sale. Based on this, the selection of accessories or the search for replacement parts is not difficult.

Standard sizes of balcony doors

The most common doors in the form of single-leaf door blocks have a strictly defined range of sizes. So, the width of the balcony PVC doors is from 70 to 90 cm. The height of the canvas can be from 200 to 210 cm. At the same time, the lower sandwich panel, in most cases, has a height of 70 cm.

Even with individual production, plastic doors to the balcony very rarely have dimensions that are not included in this range. This trend is due to the fact that with excessive deviations from the standard parameters, the structure is deformed very quickly.

The width of the plastic door depends on the overall size of the room, so, in a room with a large area, according to engineering calculations, a large door will be installed. These standards are spelled out in the document GOST 11214-86 and 23166-99.

A significant increase in the balcony door is possible with the permission of the architectural commission, since the wall with a balcony is always a carrier. For expansion, you can reduce or remove the window opening, which in most cases is present next to a single-leaf door. Subsequently, it is possible to set plastic door bifold or sliding type.

Selection of fittings and profile

When choosing accessories for PVC balcony doors, you should not save money, since the efficiency and durability of the entire system directly depend on its quality. It is most reliable to opt for products from well-known manufacturers that guarantee the quality of products. In addition, in fittings, it is important to have various options and their appropriateness in each specific case.

When choosing a profile, you should also pay attention to the manufacturer. Famous brand always values ​​​​its reputation and will not release defective goods. Before buying, you must read the instructions and pay attention to the depth of the profile. This parameter affects the possibility of installing various double-glazed windows that differ in the degree of sound absorption and thermal insulation.

Door replacement

To replace the old balcony door, it is necessary to dismantle the canvas and the box using a carpentry tool. Cleared opening in without fail cleared of dust and debris.

When taking measurements to order a plastic door, it is necessary to take into account not only the necessary gaps, the dimensions of which should be minimal, but also measure the diagonals. These measures will avoid distortion of the frame and the entire structure.

When installing a new frame in a balcony doorway, you should control the process of the appearance of gaps. When they form, the space is filled with mounting foam.

Troubleshooting

For efficient and durable operation of the structure, it is very important to properly adjust it. If you have quality fittings, the procedure is quite simple. Adjustment to the contact plane is necessary to ensure protection against the ingress of cold air and is performed first.

Checking and replacing the seal

When examining the canvas, if deformation of the sealing tape is detected, the door must be kept open for a couple of hours. If the seal is not aligned, then it needs to be replaced. The installation procedure is as follows:

• The old sealing tape is removed;
• The new seal has an adhesive tape on both sides. Gluing is carried out first on one side, in the direction from the top of the plastic balcony doors down;
• The second side is glued according to the same principle.

In the case of simultaneous gluing of the seal on both sides, the tape will take the form of an accordion and become unusable. In this case, it will be necessary to purchase a new seal.

Hardware adjustment

Elements of accessories of plastic doors on the balcony allow you to adjust the curtains. The canvas can move both along and across. For this purpose, a No. 4 hexagon is used, after which the protective cap is removed from the curtain. In the case of using a perpendicular screw, the blade will be moved vertically. The use of an end screw will allow you to move the door horizontally.

It is important to remember that during the adjustment process it is necessary to ensure that the door closes under the force of its own weight. Tight closure contributes to the rapid failure of the fittings.

The adjustment of the locking mechanism depends on the type of its design. The magnetic device is fixed by matching the axis of the elements. Mechanical constipation implies the priority fixing of the handle, and after the latch. In this case, the latch part must necessarily be located in the axis of the clamps. This will ensure that the plastic door closes easily under its own weight.

Recently, plastic doors and windows have become quite widespread. The reason for this demand: practicality, durability, good performance characteristics, attractive appearance and affordable prices. Installation of plastic doors or windows - the best solution for a balcony or apartment as well as winter garden. And knowing that today pvc doors and windows can be not only white, but also painted in RAL, in bulk or laminated to look like wood, with tinted or embossed glass, stained-glass windows or decorative bindings, they are used with great success as interior or entrance doors. Therefore, you can see plastic doors in Moscow and the Moscow region in almost every house.

The company "Windows Stroy" offers a huge selection of high-quality plastic doors to the balcony, which can be combined or with glass, deaf plastic inserts from a sandwich panel. Such balcony doors with full glazing in height look European and allow more light to enter the room. We produce our plastic doors, the prices for which are among the most favorable and competitive in Moscow and the Moscow region, we manufacture and install reliable and durable structures from Rehau, Veka, KBE profiles. At the request of the customer, we can install anti-burglary fittings and energy-saving double-glazed windows into the plastic balcony door, and the profile itself can be reinforced with closed reinforcement. Our specialists will qualitatively and accurately measure the installation in a short time. plastic windows or doors in Moscow and the Moscow region and perform the entire range finishing works Full construction.

Characteristics of plastic doors "Rehau blitz-new-design"

Rehau blitz-new-design
double-glazed window 4x10x4x10x4

• System depth: 60mm
• Three chamber system
• double-glazed window - 32mm
• Window soundproofing: up to class 4
• Reinforcement chamber width: 35 mm
• high class of environmental friendliness

Balcony block: advantages

The balcony block separates the balcony from the room and consists of a window and a door or separately standing door. PVC product has many advantages:

• The balcony door should be light enough to avoid sagging on its hinges. At the same time, it must be strong, providing a sufficiently hermetic closure.
• Additional noise insulation and thermal insulation;
• Presentable appearance;
• Practicality. Having installed the structure once, you will not have to maintain it in the future, it does not need special care.
• Product durability.
• Affordable cost. Anyone can afford a balcony block with installation at an affordable price.
• The possibility of lamination allows you to get doors and windows for a balcony of different colors. Perhaps execution under wood.

The main types of balcony doors

Fully transparent, single leaf REHAU BLITZ-NEW - 60 mm

Price - RUB 9,470

Transparent with a horizontal bridge, single leaf REHAU BLITZ-NEW - 60 mm

Price - RUB 9,960

combined,
single leaf REHAU BLITZ-NEW - 60 mm

Equipment: inner handle, external false handle, balcony latch

Price - 9 180 rub.

Transparent, two-leaf shtulp

REHAU BLITZ-NEW - 60 mm
Filling: 2-chamber double-glazed window (along the entire height of the door)
Complete set: internal handle, external false handle, balcony latch

Price - 20 050 rub.

Transparent with a horizontal bridge, two-leaf sash(without vertical lintel between doors)

REHAU BLITZ-NEW - 60 mm
Filling: 2-chamber double-glazed window
Complete set: internal handle, external false handle, balcony latch

Price - RUB 21,090

Combined, two-leaf shtulpovaya(without vertical lintel between doors)

REHAU BLITZ-NEW - 60 mm
Filling: 2-chamber double-glazed window / sandwich
Complete set: internal handle, external false handle, balcony latch

Price - RUB 19,430

transparent, single leaf door (with blind window)

REHAU BLITZ-NEW - 60 mm
Filling: 2-chamber double-glazed window (along the entire height of the door)
Complete set: internal handle, external false handle, balcony latch

Price - 16 150 rub.

Transparent, single leaf door with horizontal lintel(window one part is deaf the second is tilt-and-turn)

REHAU BLITZ-NEW - 60 mm
Filling: 2-chamber double-glazed window
Complete set: internal handle, external false handle, balcony latch

Price - RUB 20,770

(the window on the left is blind, and on the right it is tilt-and-turn)

REHAU BLITZ-NEW - 60 mm
Filling: 2-chamber double-glazed window / sandwich
Complete set: internal handle, external false handle, balcony latch

Price - RUB 20,770

Combined single leaf door(in a single frame with a tilt-and-turn sash)

REHAU BLITZ-NEW - 60 mm
Filling: 2-chamber double-glazed window / sandwich
Complete set: internal handle, external false handle, balcony latch

Price - RUB 16,980

(two blind parts on the sides)

REHAU BLITZ-NEW - 60 mm
Filling: 2-chamber double-glazed window (along the entire height of the door)
Complete set: internal handle, external false handle, balcony latch

Price - 20 880 rub.

Transparent, single leaf door without horizontal lintel(on the side one deaf part)

REHAU BLITZ-NEW - 60 mm
Filling: 2-chamber double-glazed window
Complete set: internal handle, external false handle, balcony latch

Price - RUB 18,860

Fully transparent door without horizontal lintel(deaf part above)

REHAU BLITZ-NEW - 60 mm
Filling: 2-chamber double-glazed window (along the entire height of the door)
Complete set: internal handle, external false handle, balcony latch

Price - 11 150 rub.

Transparent, double-sash door(without vertical lintel between doors)

REHAU BLITZ-NEW - 60 mm
Filling: 2-chamber double-glazed window (along the entire height of the door)
Complete set: internal handle, external false handle, balcony latch

Price - 22 940 rub.

Combined, single leaf door with horizontal lintel(two blind parts on top and one tilt-and-turn sash on the right)

REHAU BLITZ-NEW - 60 mm
Filling: 2-chamber double-glazed window / sandwich
Complete set: internal handle, external false handle, balcony latch

Price - RUB 19,310

The cost of balcony doors is indicated without delivery and installation

Also, our company can manufacture and install plastic balcony doors from other PVC profiles. REHAU; VEKA; KBE, NOVOTEX.
Using colors for lamination profiles RENOLIT in mass and RAL

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Plastic balcony doors: 16 questions on selection and maintenance

In this article I am going to answer a number of frequently asked questions, one way or another related to plastic balcony doors. I will allow myself to give a number of recommendations on the choice of different door assemblies and advice on its maintenance, repair and adjustment of fittings. In addition, will be affected normative documents, according to which metal-plastic ones are produced.

So, let's go.

Regulatory requirements

1. Is there a separate GOST for plastic doors?

Yes, in March 2003, the standard number 30970 - 2002 was introduced, which regulates the production of door blocks from PVC profiles.

For the convenience of the reader, I present here key points this document.

By filling the door is divided into:

• glazed;
• Deaf (with opaque filling). As a rule, extruded polystyrene foam laminated with polyvinyl chloride is used as a filling;
• Light (glazed from above and deaf from below);

• Decorative ( complex shape, with stained glass inserts, etc.).

Structurally, the door can be:

• Single field (left or right) or double field (including with different size sashes);
• With or without transom;
• With threshold (aluminum or made of PVC profile) and without a threshold;

Possible different variants color performance. Doors can be:

• White or colored with color throughout;
• Pasted over with a decorative film;
• With co-extrusion coating (during profile extrusion, the front surface is made of plastic of a different color);
• Painted coatings.

Left - white door with PVC coloring throughout, on the right - pasted over with a decorative film.

Here are the basic requirements for a vinyl profile:

• The profile must be reinforced with steel inserts;
• Corner joints are reinforced with additional metal elements;
• The vertical and top rails of the box must be welded together;
• Imposts can be fastened both by mechanical connections and by welding;
• Metal thresholds are installed on mechanical joints.

The door leaf within the framework of the standard should not have an area of ​​​​more than 2.5 m2 and weigh more than 80 kg.

Gaps of no more than 0.5 mm in metal-plastic structures are permissible provided they are filled with sealant.

Here are the minimum service life of various elements of the door leaf stipulated by GOST:

MTBF must be at least 500,000 door closing-opening cycles.

Choice

Dimensions

1. What are maximum dimensions single leaf door?

The height of the canvas can reach 2.6 meters.

A significant mass of double-glazed windows is compensated by the installation of additional mullions (horizontal lintels). With a width of 70 cm and a height of 2 meters, the door glazing can be solid, without mullions.

A reasonable maximum width of the canvas is 90 centimeters. With a width of more than 70 cm, I strongly advise hanging the door on at least three hinges - two at its top and one at the bottom.

A budget solution for a wide opening is a canvas 70 cm wide and blind glazing for the remaining width.

Profiles

1. Do metal-plastic profiles of different manufacturers differ greatly in their performance characteristics?

Brand German manufacturers (Rehau, KBE) and are slightly more rigid due to the greater thickness of the galvanized profile inside the PVC frame. This is important with a large glass area and a significant wind load. For a small door to the balcony, you can use a profile of any manufacturer.

When metal-plastic windows just appeared on the Russian market, I heard several stories about Chinese profiles suddenly turning yellow in bright light. However, recently appearing on Russian market Chinese products are of quite decent quality.

Hardware set

1. Accessories can also be any?

In no case. The difference between inexpensive Chinese and German or Austrian fittings is more than noticeable. Chinese kits are characterized by mild steel and, as a result, rapid wear of the edges of the handle and locking mechanisms.

I advise you to prefer the products of the following manufacturers:

• Siegenia;
• Roto;
• Winkhaus;

All metal-plastic doors in my house are equipped with Siegenia fittings. For three years of operation, one door needed a little adjustment; there were no breakdowns.

Pay attention to the presence of latches at the top and bottom of the door. The latch presses the door to the frame. Fittings without latches, which attract the door only with the tongue of the lock, will mean winter drafts and noise from the balcony in summer.

In the photo - a latch that presses the door leaf to the box.

Glazing

1. Which double-glazed window is better to install in a balcony door?

In cold regions, triple-glazed windows made of ordinary 4 mm glass are most in demand. In the south of the country, where single-chamber (double) energy-saving double-glazed windows are in great demand.

Silver plating on one of the glasses acts as a mirror for the infrared part of the solar spectrum: in winter it reduces heat loss due to radiation, and in summer it prevents the apartment from overheating.

For energy-saving double-glazed windows, it is important correct installation regarding indoor and outdoor. outdoor and inner side even at the factory they are marked with stickers that are removed only when installing a double-glazed window.

Problems and Solutions

Tincture and simple repair of plastic balcony doors is carried out mainly with the help of adjusting screws of the fittings. However, first I will describe the solution to several problems that are not related to it.

1. How to remove and how to install a double-glazed window?

It is necessary to pry off the glazing beads fixing it in the middle of their length with a knife or a thin steel spatula. Then the bead is pulled out of the latch completely. You can set it in place with light blows of a rubber mallet or hammer through the bar. When installing a double-glazed window, use the plastic inserts that you will find between the glass and the profile to align its position relative to the frame.

1. How to open a metal-plastic door from the inside without a handle?

Insert into the square groove of the fittings in the hole for the handle any object of suitable size (a wide screwdriver, a file, a round-nose sponge) and turn it.

In addition, from the inside, if necessary, you can remove the double-glazed window or capercaillie at the bottom of the door. I described the procedure for dismantling the glazing beads in the paragraph above. When removing a double-glazed window, try not to separate the glasses from each other: tightness guarantees the absence of dust, and in case of energy saving glass- also the safety of the reflective layer.

1. How to open the balcony door from the outside if it is locked with a latch?

It all depends on the design of the lock and the type of fittings.

• If the door closes only with a latch, it is enough to press the door from the box with a screwdriver and insert a metal ruler into the gap between them, pressing the lock tongue into it;

Responsible manufacturers do not complete doors without a rotary handle on the side of the balcony with latches. Precisely because such a door is easy to slam, remaining on the balcony.

• If the door is equipped with upper and lower latches, you can try to drill a profile opposite the handle and turn it with pliers;
• Finally, in the event that the handle of the lock with latches does not protrude beyond its body, you will have to sacrifice a double-glazed window or, much better, a plastic insert under the impost. The price of expanded polystyrene is lower than laminated glass.

1. How to fix a door if cold drafts appear around its perimeter in winter?

Usually the door does not close well in cold weather for one of two reasons:

• The seal has lost elasticity. If necessary, it is completely changed; keep the elasticity of the sealing rubber gasket on long time its periodic (once every six months) lubrication with castor oil will allow;

• Door locks are not set to winter position. In many fittings, their shells are oval in shape. By turning the latch by 90 - 180 degrees, you can achieve a tighter pressing of the sash to the frame and the disappearance of drafts.

1. How to lift the door if it sagged under its own weight?

The screw for adjusting the distance between the lower hinge and the sash is located directly below the hinge. To raise the lower edge of the door farthest from the hinges, the screw, as a rule, must be screwed in clockwise.

In addition, instead of tilting the leaf, the door can be lifted on hinges as a whole. To do this, there is another screw on the bottom loop - on top.

1. How to raise the sash even more if the bottom screw is completely unscrewed?

Many sets of fittings have an adjustment mechanism in the top hinge. In our case, the adjustment comes down to reducing the distance from the hinge to the sash.

1. How to tighten the adjusting screws if their heads do not have slots for a screwdriver?

A universal set of hex wrenches can be found at any bike shop. Hexagons are used in the installation of all the main components of a modern bicycle.

1. What to do if your plastic door to the balcony does not close?

This usually happens in the summer. When heated, a PVC balcony door expands somewhat and begins to overwrite the box or mating parts of the latches. Do-it-yourself repair consists in simultaneously tightening the upper and lower adjusting screws.

At the peak of winter cold, a situation is possible when the tongue of the lock stops reaching the counterpart on the jamb. How to adjust the door in this case? Turn out the adjusting screws, increasing the distance between both hinges and the sash.

1. How to repair a plastic door to a balcony if it creaks?

Lubricate the hinges with normal oil for washing machines, WD-40 or any other lubricating oil. In extreme cases, even working out from the crankcase of your car or motorcycle is suitable.

1. How to remove decorative plastic trims from hinges?

The lower one is removed by simply lifting it up.

The pads on the upper and middle (if any) hinges can be dismantled by prying them with a screwdriver inserted into the narrow grooves at the top and bottom.

1. How to disassemble the fittings to replace the handle?

The instruction is extremely simple:

• Pick up with your fingers decorative overlay under the handle and turn it 90 degrees;
• Remove the two screws under it;
• Pull out the handle and insert the stem of the new handle into the square groove of the lock;
• Wrap fixing bolts;
• Rotate the decorative trim to its working position.

Conclusion

In my article, I described the elimination of the most simple malfunctions that do not require experience and special knowledge. You can learn more about repairing balcony door fittings by watching the video in this article. I look forward to your additions and comments. Good luck, comrades!