Types of plastic doors to the balcony. Overview of balcony doors. Choosing the profile of a plastic balcony door

IN modern houses Almost every apartment has a balcony block. This is a balcony door with a window.

The window, as a rule, is single-leaf or double-leaf, located to the right or left of the balcony door.

There is also the so-called "eared" balcony block or "cheburashka". This is a balcony block, which has single-leaf windows on both sides of the balcony door.

Very often, the windows at the balcony door are made deaf, which makes the cost of the balcony block very attractive. After all, at each opening of the sash, you save from 2800 rubles.

The question arises, how to ventilate the room? Yes, very easy! At the balcony door, as well as at the window, it is possible to open the sash in the hinged position, while using all the possibilities of slotted discrete ventilation. Some advantages are economy and comfort.

The balcony door is increasingly being made entirely of glass. It is recommended to make the door completely glass if the dimensions of the door are larger than standard.

Prices for a balcony block of a standard size for various profile systems with a width of 60, 70 and 80 mm can be found in the table.

Balcony door protects from cold, heat and street noise. When it comes to an unglazed balcony, no one doubts its necessity. Nevertheless, the owners of glazed and high-quality windows sometimes refuse to install a balcony door, increasing the room adjacent to the balcony. This is everyone's business, but the balcony door becomes a necessity when it is important to protect the living space from the negative impact as much as possible. external environment, or when the balcony is used as an office or recreation area. Moreover, if you pay due attention to the choice and design of a balcony door, it can be turned into an interior decoration. We deal with materials, sizes, opening patterns, glazing methods and other points.

No. 1. Profile material of balcony doors

Indecently high offer plastic doors may form the buyer's erroneous opinion that there is nothing else on the market. Undoubtedly, PVC doors have a number of advantages and today they are the best in terms of price-quality ratio, they are universal, but the market also offers alternatives. Among them are wooden, aluminum and glass doors. When choosing, it is worth starting not only from the price and appearance, but also from how well one or another option fits into the apartment and whether it will be combined with already installed windows.

Plastic balcony doors

Let's start with the most popular option. In terms of design and properties, a plastic balcony profile is not much different from a similar one, with which absolutely everyone is familiar. Such structures are made made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and reinforced with steel, so the profile is light and strong at the same time. Plastic profile is not a monolith, inside it is divided into several chambers, and the more of them, the better performance it will have in terms of heat and sound insulation. Durability and strength are determined plastic wall thickness: it is better to take class A structures with a thickness of external walls from 2.8 mm and internal ones from 2.5 mm.

To the advantages of plastic balcony doors we attribute:

• durability;
• high level of tightness, heat and sound insulation;
• fire safety;
• ease of care;
• appearance. The traditional and most popular profile color is white, but if such a design does not fit into the interior, you can give it any desired shade or texture thanks to the laminating films. Often a plastic profile imitates a wood pattern;
• resistance to temperature fluctuations and humidity;
• low price.

Minuses:

• plastic is not breathable. This is good in terms of keeping the heat in the room, but bad in the sense that the exhaust air from the apartment will not pass through the structure, so you need a well-functioning system;
• scratches that form on plastic are almost impossible to remove.

Experimental data indicate that plastic multi-chamber profiles are practically not inferior in terms of thermal insulation to a wooden analogue of the same thickness.

Wooden balcony doors

If the apartment is installed or the residents appreciate everything natural and environmentally friendly, then wooden doors is your option. Modern production managed to get rid of many problems characteristic of the old wooden windows and doors. Today, solid wood is almost never used to make a profile - it has been replaced by glued laminated timber, which practically does not react to changes in humidity and temperature, which was achieved by the opposite direction of the wood fibers in different layers. For production, pine and larch are usually used, the elements are connected with environmentally friendly water-repellent adhesives.

Advantages:

• environmental friendliness and naturalness;
• excellent appearance;
• durability;
• tightness;
• excellent thermal insulation properties.

Minuses:

Aluminum balcony doors

No. 7. balcony door design

A balcony door is not only a way to protect yourself from the cold. With full tightness and proper functionality, it should be aesthetically attractive, so as not only not to spoil, but also to decorate the interior of the apartment.

• door shape. The most popular solution is the usual rectangular door, but you can experiment and make it arched, or make the entire balcony block, along with windows, in the shape of an arch. You can go further and make the doorway even fancier, but all this, of course, will require additional financial and time investments. Doors of unusual shapes are made of wood and aluminum profiles;
• profile color. It is considered standard White color, in popularity, lamination with imitation of wood texture is catching up with it. But there are other options as well. plastic profile you can give any shade - it all depends on the characteristics of the interior and your own desires. If the walls are painted in neutral light colors, then the profile can be bright and become color accent rooms, however, it will need to be supported by other elements. For an interior in, for example, a dark-colored profile with a metallic sheen is suitable;
• decorative glass. Ordinary transparent glass can be replaced with colorful or sandblasted glass. Such a solution will cost a lot, but it will transform the room and solve the problem of a not very attractive view from the window. A more budgetary alternative is to use self-adhesive stained glass films or vinyl stickers;
  
• curtains- the most popular decoration of the balcony door. Simultaneously with the decorative function, they also perform a purely functional one, therefore

The balcony door, which we use every day and which we almost don’t notice, performs a lot of functions at once, and it depends on us how convenient, airtight, durable and aesthetic it will be.

1. Structurally, a window with a door to the balcony can be from any Rehau profile: Blitz, Euro, Estet, Sib, Delight, Brillant, Geneo or Edinburgh. When choosing, the parameters of the room are taken into account, for example, if the room is dark and you want to increase the light transmission of the windows, then you can stop at Rehau Delight. Or, for example, if the balcony is not glazed, and you need to make the room as warm as possible (nursery, bedroom), then for the combined window construction the Rehau Sib profile will do.
2. Double-glazed windows with which the window structure is equipped can be single- or double-chamber, energy-saving or with special properties (shockproof, sun-reflecting, self-cleaning, etc.), described in the Double-glazed windows section.
3. Door leaves are filled in three versions: double-glazed window + sandwich panel (in the lower part - the most common option), solid double-glazed window (fully transparent door leaf), two double-glazed windows with a horizontal lintel.
4. On the door leaf, you can install a mechanism responsible for micro-ventilation - with the vertical position of the handle, the door will not swing open, but will lean back from above (according to the transom principle). However, it is more practical to equip the sash of a window located to the right or left of the door with a tilt-and-turn mechanism.
5. A balcony block with a window can be decorated in various ways: choose a color scheme, texture, stained glass or a decorative layout on a transparent part.
6. Keep in mind that slopes and thresholds can be made on the day of installation of the window structure! It is enough to discuss this point when measuring the opening, and our specialists will trim the slopes with sandwich panels after the main installation work.
7. Ease of maintenance - distinguishing feature plastic windows overlooking the balcony. Usually care is reduced to the removal of contaminants as needed with traditional alkali-free formulations.

PVC doors are the most common design for balcony openings. There is a wide variety of pvc balcony doors on the market today. Plastic structures are distinguished not only by their beautiful appearance, but also by the heat and sound insulation of the room, a long service life, various options execution. Consider what are plastic balcony doors, their advantages, how to choose, and how to install

Varieties of balcony doors

This solution is especially in demand, because, as a rule, apartments are made in the same style.

• The type of single-leaf PVC doors is distinguished by improved thermal insulation, which will ensure a stable temperature in the room;
• In summer, the door can be used as part of ventilation, opening the sash completely or partially;

Single leaf plastic balcony doors

Double-leaf doors are considered more efficient, they are distinguished by a larger width in comparison with single-leaf doors.

double pvc balcony door

Sliding system

The option is a separate structure, not included in the main room. Main advantage sliding doors in saving free space in the room, which is very important for small apartments.

Folding accordion

An unusual option for mounting a balcony opening. The device of folding doors is characterized by ease of use and compactness. Also, when compared with a standard double-glazed window, increased tightness can be distinguished.

Designs of plastic balcony doors

Before choosing a model for your balcony, it is important to understand what designs exist. There are several types:

• "Harmonic";
• sliding;
• Parallel shift system;
• Lift-sliding;
• Tilt-sliding;
• Lift-sliding.

The "accordion" type is convenient for comfortable use. It ensures smooth opening, even with minimal free space. The main disadvantage of this system is that when closed, sunlight does not reach the room.

The sliding system also works well in small spaces. The structure is equipped with wheels for optimal use space.

Parallel shift is distinguished by heavy doors and easy operation, the ability to open the system completely and an excellent ability to transmit light rays.

Lift-sliding doors function by lifting the leaves. The rubber seal provides excellent sealing. The disadvantage of this design is the inability to open it to the end, the wings move sequentially.

Steady extension is a system similar to the construction of buses. It first moves forward, then slides behind the fixed part.

The design of the lifting shift provides the opportunity to install voluminous plastic doors to the balcony. In addition, the system is characterized by good heat retention and tightness.

Composition of plastic doors

For the production of plastic balcony doors, only 2 types of material are used: aluminum and plastic.

Sliding glass balcony door is made from a standard profile. The material was chosen due to the fact that it perfectly retains heat, is reliable and extremely tight. PVC balcony doors are usually made in white. However, there are also options in other shades, such as wood finishes.

Aluminum doors to the balcony are made of profile structures. The main feature of such structures is the ability to perform in any form with a combination of various materials, which makes such systems an important element in the construction of expensive buildings. Aluminum balcony door is characterized by its resistance to fire, harmonious combination with many solutions, corrosion resistance.

Features and benefits of balcony doors

According to the standard, finished PVC balcony doors are manufactured together with the window. The advantages of plastic structures are:

• Tightness, due to the snug fit of the frame and profile;
• Immunity to temperature changes;
• Thermal insulation, thanks to which the temperature in the room is maintained;
• Unpretentiousness in service.

The balcony door is identical in structure to the window system, so the same mechanisms are used in production. The customer may wish to have the exit equipped with handles on both sides to avoid accidental slamming.

There is a balcony door completely glass or with partial glazing. The open solution allows you to add lighting to the room.

The dimensions of plastic balcony doors will depend on the parameters of the balcony opening. If it exceeds 90 cm, then a two-wing scheme is mounted. Standard sizes: height from 1.90 m, width of the plastic balcony door - 60 centimeters. If it is necessary to reduce the parameters of the open sash, the second part is made deaf or closed with bolts.

How to install a pvc balcony system

Before starting the installation of any structure, it is required to perform preparation work - measure, purchase tools and materials, etc. Installing glass doors to a balcony is not like working with wooden profiles and has a number of features.

The algorithm of actions is as follows:

1. First you need to prepare an opening. It is important to ensure that the dimensions correspond to the wall and profile.
2. Then, before installation, the plastic door for the balcony will have to be disassembled. Initially, the design is sold assembled, but it is easier to install the system in parts.
3. The frame is installed with anchors and brackets. If brackets are used to fix the system, make sure that they are mounted in a special slot on the rear side. Anchors are installed in pre-prepared holes, flashing through the box. Regardless of the method chosen, it is required to set 3 fasteners per side.
4. Next, nails or self-tapping screws are driven into the opening to stop. For the correct plane, 4 dowels are enough.

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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 high-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, it is possible to install glass 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.

Due to the large area occupied by the structure doors, the ventilation of the room is much faster and more efficient.

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.

plastic door leaf of this type is made both in the form of a glass element with a sandwich panel, and a continuous 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 of more sunlight.

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 are its quiet appearance and significant space savings during the opening process.

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 the rather large area of ​​​​the structure, heat is very effectively retained 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, no special tools are required, just a regular detergent household chemicals. At the same time, compared to wooden structures, pvc balcony doors are much cheaper.

Due to the widespread plastic products, components for them are available in large quantities on 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 permissible to install a plastic door of a double 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. A well-known brand always values ​​its reputation and will not produce low-quality 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. The vacated opening must be cleaned of dust and litter.

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

• Old sealing tape 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.