Balcony door size: select by materials and production

The width of the balcony door will undoubtedly affect the design of the entire room. She immediately catches the eye at the entrance.

The size of the balcony doors must be selected on the basis of the whole room, its features and the chosen design. Today we will consider exactly this question.

You will learn not only about the types of these products, but also learn how to properly remove the size of the balcony door. Also get recommendations on the rules for choosing this element of the interior. The video in this article will show you the various design options.

Types of balcony doors on the production materials

Balcony door sizes should be selected not only in appearance, but also take into account the material of manufacture. Also pay attention to the color.

Note: Light colors will visually raise the ceiling and increase the room. A dark tone will do the opposite.

Now let's look at the materials of manufacture, and you can choose exactly the option that fits your room.

Wood	This type of material is found in the homes of old buildings. But it is used for registration and in our time. The price of the material is quite high. In this production version, you can easily make and expand the balcony door, there are simply no standard sizes and everything is done only according to your sketch. When buying this material, you need to pay attention to how the surface is protected from moisture. It must be treated with antiseptic and coated. You should also pay attention to the insulation. It will not be so easy to do here.
Plastic	Plastic doors are most common today. It is put in the homes of new buildings as basic. The price is not high and such a door can be taken without problems. Balcony doors in this version are standard sizes, and there is no special choice. There is an option for individual order and the ability to change the size, but you can not change the width of the profile, it is fixed here. Standard insulation is used (see How to insulate a balcony door quickly and inexpensively). But this does not mean that it is bad. The instruction manual comes complete with doors.
Glass balcony doors	The dimensions of the balcony door with a window in this embodiment can be absolutely any. The standard simply does not exist. But here you should pay attention to the insulation, it is not large and you will incur considerable heating costs.

The door is also worth choosing and its location. In the photo below you can see the options, here it is necessary to proceed from the room itself and the installation possibilities.

Features and sizes of the balcony room

Of course, today many owners want to beautifully decorate the interior of the balcony, turning it into a living room, and it is quite possible, if done correctly. Usually the dimensions of the balcony are the same, but, nevertheless, there are such dimensions that go beyond.

Attention: It is necessary to take into account the penetration of light, the area of ​​the room, if it will have large dimensions, you can not put a narrow door - it is not suitable for this room.

So:

• If we talk about deviations from the norms, then, as a rule, they occur mainly in private houses, when it comes to individual planning and errors, as a rule, are insignificant.
• Doors balcony sizes can be significantly increased if they are installed in a large room and serve as a panoramic window.
• As a rule, the balcony door is not installed separately, and you should know that it usually comes with a window, no matter how, because it can be either deaf or hinged. And it is easy to explain, because from one door there will not be enough light for this room, which means you need to put a combination.
• Wanting to buy a door with windows, know that usually windows in such products are deaf or with one hinged sash, in any case, the decision to take only you. After all, there are such products in different ways, which means that not only taste is taken into account, but also the budget.

How to make measurements

This question is very important, because you need to try to make a construction that really perfectly enters the doorway, which means you need to take care of the exact dimensions, for this you need to take a tape measure, a piece of paper and a pen.

So:

• If you do not want to get confused, then all measurements need to be recorded, and there should be no problems. The main thing is to draw a diagram on a sheet of paper and make a separation between the windows and the doors.
• To determine the exact dimensions of the door, you must perform some arithmetic, namely, to the width of the space between the slopes, add the width of the slopes, and from the amount that will be received, you need to subtract 4 cm.

Attention: Be sure to remember that if you begin to measure the balcony door with a window, then the height and width of the structure must be measured separately. Often, many owners forget about this action, as a result of facing various problems.

• The height of the balcony door and the width should also be taken into account during insulation, which is mandatory.
• In the event that you decide not to make the door yourself, know that it is possible and you do not have to do the measurements yourself, in this case all the work will be done by professionals who have experience and skills in this field.
• As a rule, usually such actions are performed by only those people who want to save money, but if you want everything to be done qualitatively and correctly, then you should seek the help of professionals.

Attention: As soon as you seek help from specialists, you should inquire if they are taking measurements for free or not, because this is an important moment for you, so you need to act accordingly.

But usually it happens, remember that, not having experience in this work, often the owners violate the basic rules and requirements that must be taken into account. As a result, they produce the wrong construction size, thereby encountering problems.

But if you have the opportunity to train, you should not miss it, be sure to do it, for example, if someone from your relatives or friends wants to change the door to the balcony, then, of course, you can train.

Now you know that you can make measurements of the balcony room yourself, but only when important events are held, which will allow you to achieve the desired result. So, you need to try to do everything right.