Balcony door handle and fittings in general

Accessories for the balcony door are no less important than the door itself. After all, there is quite a large area and can pass a lot of cold air.

And if the handle of the balcony door broke in the winter, then it is quite possible to sleep in uncomfortable conditions. Today we will look at the choice of accessories: what should we look for when choosing and how to put it right.

Also on the video in this article, you can look at the various types of these products and choose exactly what suits you. Also will be given instructions on the rules of choice.

How to choose the right accessories for the balcony door

Fittings for the balcony door are selected according to certain rules, and they should be followed. Instructions on them and will be described below.

Attention: It is imperative to understand that this room is subject to temperature extremes, it is characterized by high humidity, in addition, it is subjected to mechanical loads, which means that all these subtleties must be observed when choosing accessories.

The brand

The brand for such mechanisms, of course, plays a crucial role, so you need to purchase accessories from well-known manufacturers, such as: Roto, Maco, etc. The handle for the plastic door of the balcony of these brands will be the key to quality. Their photos are on the websites of manufacturers.

Attention: Before making a choice, it is better to get acquainted with the reviews of a particular brand, this will allow you to make the right decision.

• It is best to buy accessories from German manufacturers, because they have proven that they produce high-quality and reliable products, which is characterized by a long service life.
• For a hundred years, German manufacturers have been manufacturing accessories, making it qualitatively, which means you will not regret buying their products.
• Of course, the price of the German manufacturers may be different, so carefully read the price category and try to get what you need.
• Do not worry if you buy a budget version of accessories, because manufacturers from Germany offer such options.
• For example, the Maco brand is particularly popular nowadays, but the products of this manufacturer are notable for their high cost, but they are of high quality and durable, so you should think about purchasing them.

Attention: There will always be a logo on branded products. When buying, you need to pay attention to it. For example, a handle for a plastic balcony door has a logo on the inside of the mechanism.

Manufacturing material

Of course, the manufacturing material for accessories is an equally important selection criterion; you can buy accessories made of plastic, metal, because such materials are resistant to various weather effects, they are durable and reliable.

Attention: Before you buy a particular model, you need to get acquainted with its characteristics in detail, it is best done on the manufacturer's website, where you can find useful information.

• The handle for the balcony door itself can be made of plastic or other material. But the mechanism should be made of metal.
• You should also pay attention to the metal mechanism. Some Chinese manufacturers make it from the salumin, and not from the metal. Therefore, look carefully. Such a pen will not last long. And, moreover, it is not subject to repair.

Breakage of balcony fittings: ways to solve the problem

Many buyers are sure that by purchasing expensive and reliable accessories, which will be made of plastic and designed for a balcony door, they will acquire it for a long time, it will not fail. But this does not happen, everything once fails, and fittings are no exception, often you have to notice how problems arise with closing the door or the handle is reeling.

 So:

• Loop fittings usually fail (see Hinges for doors: their types and selection rules), and this happens mainly for the simple reason that the door remains open for a long time. Indeed, as a result of this, the hinges begin to sag under great weight, and in order to close the door, you have to lift the canvas.
• Thus, you do not want to visit the balcony once again, as its use is now inconvenient and uncomfortable.

Attention: But this problem can be solved: you need to mark the place where the canvas touches the frame, then insert the hex wrench into the slot, turning the tool clockwise, you should perform the same manipulations with the lower loop.

• You can often notice how the adjustment points are closed with special caps, in order to remove them, you need to purchase a slotted screwdriver.
• Often there is a backlash on the door handle, you can fix it easily and simply, you just need to rotate the protective cap and tighten the fastening screws with a screwdriver.
• If the handle on the balcony door is broken for plastic, then here it will only be necessary to make a replacement.

How to install furniture in the balcony door

In the event that you did not perform such work, then you should carefully study the instructions in order to do everything correctly. After all, with your own hands everything can be done efficiently and reliably.

 So:

• To begin with, the old door handle is dismantled, fittings should be disconnected from the door, for this manipulation it is necessary to unscrew all existing screws.
• Next, you need to drill the holes so that you can mount the new handle, do not forget to mark the holes for the mounting screws, after which you can install the new handle in place.
• If the need arises, the square rod can be cut, for this purpose a special cutting machine is used.

Attention: When installing the fittings on the balcony door, do not forget that you need to do the work carefully and carefully, do not hurry anywhere, all stages of work must be performed as efficiently as possible, take this into account. Also pay special attention to the seals, because the quality of work of accessories depends largely on them.

In addition, do not forget that the glass is fragile, despite the fact that it has a large thickness, which means you need to be careful with it, with drilling, for example, since even a minor blow can lead to the formation of cracks. Now decide whether you can do the work yourself or need the help of specialists.