Plastic balcony doors: making the right choice

Plastic balcony doors and windows today are the most popular and widespread, as they have unusual properties and characteristics. If you wish to install such doors on the balcony, then know that they must be durable, resistant to rainfall and temperature extremes.

Today we will consider the design of a plastic door to the balcony. You will learn their varieties and features. Also on the video in this article, you can watch the installation process and select the option you want.

Plastic doors: features and benefits

Today, these doors are made of affordable and high-quality materials, they, in turn, are able to combine well with the overall style of the interior. With their choice, you can choose not only the color, but also the shape.

Attention: Remember that PVC in combination with metal, as a rule, allows you to make accessories better, more reliable, moreover, it allowed to significantly expand the design possibilities.

 So:

• Standard elements designed for such products have some functional differences, they are both stationary and mobile. Movable structures are distinguished by the presence of a lock; it can be not only pivoting, but also pushing.
• Installation of plastic doors on the balcony can be completely done by hand. In this case, the final price will be significantly lower.
• Components for plastic balcony doors are abundant in retail chains and therefore you can easily select everything according to the chosen design.
• The device of a balcony plastic door is quite simple, so you can make repairs on your own (see Repair of a balcony door - returning comfort and beauty).
• Also on the level and insulation. In this embodiment, you do not need to do additional warming.

Attention: When choosing this design, you need to pay attention to the glass. It can be 1-2-3 chamber. The more cameras, the higher the insulation and the price. Here you need to focus on the state of your wallet.

Installation instructions come complete with doors. Therefore, you should also pay attention to the features of the model. After all, the manufacturer can change them in any manufactured batch.

Varieties of PVC balcony doors

As you know, balcony doors today are presented in a wide variety.

In fact, this is not surprising, because it is plastic doors that are beautiful, they are able to provide noise and heat insulation of premises, they have a long service life, and they are also made in various designs. This material is perfect for places with high humidity, because it is well tolerated and does not deteriorate.

Single door balcony door

This version of the door is in demand today, because basically the apartments are built in the same style.

• Remember that these doors are different in that they have a heat saving function, which, of course, is nice. By purchasing such a model door, you can take into account its convenience and functionality.
• You need to know that in winter the door is able to reliably protect the apartment from the cold, and in the summer time the door is used as an element for ventilation, and it is not necessary to open the sash completely.
• Such doors are equipped with special fittings (see. Handle for a balcony door and fittings as a whole), which allows you to set the canvas in the vent window mode, of course, this is a nice advantage.

Double door

Such a door is considered more efficient, it differs from the previous version, first of all, in width, such a construction is distinguished by its convenient use. After all, through a wide doorway, you can easily bring bulky items, usually they are stored on the balcony.

In addition, it is necessary to take into account the function of ventilation, because with such a system, it really is effective.

Sliding balcony door

As a rule, we are talking about an independent structure, which is not part of the premises. It should be noted that the main advantage of this model is that it can save space in the apartment, and this is so important for apartments with small sizes.

The system of this type will not require space to open the door, in addition, there is always the possibility to install large doors, and this is another advantage of it.

The mechanism is not equipped with hinges, in any case, acquiring even the heaviest structure, you should know that it will hold tight and securely, otherwise it just cannot be, because this is the practicality of this type of door. Consider the fact that the system can be made from a single glass pane, and this will lead to the fact that the room will now receive more light.

Folding door - "accordion"

This design is different original version in terms of design of the doorway. The system is compact and convenient to operate, and the sash is easily able to open and close.

Such a door is also famous for its excellent hermeticity, if we compare it with a conventional double-glazed window, which is also an important advantage. You can always install such a device on an open balcony.

How to choose a constructive solution for a balcony door

Wanting to buy plastic doors, you need to understand that they are made of ordinary PVC profile, the same profile can be used for plastic windows.

 So:

• Speaking about the color performance, here you are lucky, because it can be different, which means you can buy exactly that balcony door, the color of which in any case, can satisfy your wishes and ideas in terms of design (see Balcony door decoration - options design).

Attention: If you want the product chosen by you to serve for a long time, be sure to pay attention to the accessories. For example, if you install a door stopper, it will be good, it will be able to protect the door from various mechanical damages, if its sharp opening is made.

• Also, the product must be properly maintained, only then it will serve for a long time, in order to maintain the attractive appearance of the door, you will need to wash the profile, lubricate the fittings.

• Setting up a plastic balcony door is done after its installation. Here we must remember about the axis of attachment. There should be no distortions. Everything is measured using the construction level, and the adjustment is carried out using gaskets (see Balcony door adjustment - if the warranty period has passed).

• When buying, you need to do the right calculation. It is necessary to take into account the place for mounting and adjustment. Never buy a door close to the doorway. Then you will have difficulty adjusting.

Attention: If the balcony is glazed, you can save on the purchase of a balcony door, because you can order the installation of a product that will be with a three-chambered profile and a single-chamber double-glazed window.

Now you know everything about how to choose the right balcony door, which will differ in reliability, durability and originality. Look at the photo and select the desired option. With proper care, it will last for years.