Many apartments force the owners to puzzle over how to save space, which for some reason is always lacking. In order to use their living space as efficiently as possible, the owners apply various improvements, sliding doors to the balcony are one of the popular options. They are practical, comfortable, almost silent and attractive in appearance. To resolve the issue of the advisability of installing such a design, it is better to first get to know them better: learn about the types of sliding doors, the pros and cons of the solution, and the materials used to make them. Only after fully understanding the issue, you can make a final decision: to be in the apartment or not.
Sliding doors to the balcony will help make your home special!
Installing balcony sliding doors - you make your home special. The irrational wall disappears, more sunlight appears, the room expands, since the gaze does not rest against the obstacle. The usual layout changes to a more modern one, while the cost of work is minimal. Sliding doors have the following advantages:
| Create a beautiful panoramic view | Let in a lot of daylight | Possibility of glazing large openings | Saves space when opening | Have a modern respectable look |
Sliding doors can be positioned in parallel, opening a gap for room ventilation, and can be folded back like window sashes. This allows you to choose the most optimal ventilation mode for the room.
For safety
Roto offers complete solutions that significantly increase the security of windows and doors: even in the standard version, burglar-proof trunnions are mandatory. Additional security options help to improve protection: all Patio hardware options are compatible with magnetic locks and the Roto MVS electronic opening control system. The doors themselves will give a signal about a loose closing or an attempt to break the locks.
The double-glazed windows with which the profiles are completed are produced according to the needs of the client and according to his requirements. Therefore, the Roto sliding door glazing system is often not only a design and architectural element of the interior, but also an absolutely safe, shock-resistant or even armored structure.
Technical feature of sliding balcony doors
For the production of sliding doors to the balcony, it is necessary to use a reliable profile designed for heavy loads. The German Rehau and KBE profiles have proven their worth. Also, for the manufacture of frames and sashes, natural materials from pine, larch and oak wood are widely used. Because the main area of the sliding door structure is occupied by the light-transmitting part, then for better heat saving, special attention should be paid to the double-glazed window.
Energy-saving double-glazed windows are especially relevant for balconies facing the shady side of the house, because help to keep the warmth in the room. Multifunctional double-glazed windows are suitable for rooms on the sunny side of the house, because in addition to conserving heat in winter, they will help keep you cool in summer by reflecting solar energy and preventing the room from heating up.
| Wooden sliding balcony doors are more demanding to maintain than plastic ones, so many people prefer PVC laminated products. They combine the aesthetic appeal of timber structures with the excellent performance of plastic products.More information on lamination can be found at the link on the right. |
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Plastic constructions
The most popular option, characterized by durability, safety. Such a door will protect from the sweltering heat in summer, and in winter it will be able to effectively keep the heat inside the room. Here are a few reasons for using plastic door systems:
- Attractive appearance for many decades;
- Protection of the premises from noise;
- The ability to manufacture shutters of any shape;
- Fade and burnout protection;
- Resistant to moisture, decay, mold and fungi;
- Easy care.
Types of profiles for sliding balcony doors and their characteristics
Sliding doors are made from high quality profiles, as they have high requirements in terms of reliability, practicality and durability. In Moscow, consumers prefer German profiles and prefer to choose from the following types of products from KBE and Rehau
| Profile name | Features of the | Number of cameras | System profile depth | Application |
| Rehau euro | Economical profile | 3 | 60 mm | Budget construction |
| Rehau sib | Additional insulation, good sound insulation | 3 + thermoblock | 70 mm | Balconies overlooking noisy streets |
| Rehau brillant | Two sealing contours in the sill area | 5 | 70 mm | Private construction, luxury apartments |
| KBE 58 | Produced by Greenline technology | 3 | 58 mm | Panel houses with good heating |
Glass composite
In recent years, fiberglass models have become a good alternative to traditional PVC plastic and aluminum. Manufacturing technology allows for the production of dimensional options. The material is obtained by impregnating the fabric with epoxy and polyester resins and then adding glass to the resulting composite.
The main advantages of glass composite door systems:
- Increased strength that is not inferior to metals;
- Resistance to temperature changes;
- High thermal insulation;
- Ease of repair;
- Environmental friendliness and absence of harmful emissions during operation;
- Ease and convenience of installation;
- Originality of design performance.
Experts will help with the purchase and installation of a sliding-type balcony door in Moscow and the Moscow region. We will organize a visit of the master to take measurements and assess the situation. Flexible pricing policy, high-quality materials and 15 years of successful work - these are not all the benefits of working with us!
What are the sliding doors on balconies
Sliding balcony doors are of tilt-and-slide type (PSK-portal) and lift-and-slide (HSK-portal).
Tilt and slide balcony doors
| In urban apartments, the best solution would be to use tilt-sliding doors with sashes up to 1.3 meters. They are distinguished by a relatively low weight of the structure and excellent indicators of tightness and heat saving. And the presence of the reclining mode will allow you to ventilate the premises without having to open the door. Despite its heavy weight, the German hardware provides a smooth movement of the sash and allows even a child to easily open the door. When the handle is turned, the door leaf is folded back and moved to the side with a slight movement. |
Lift-and-slide doors to the balconyIf the layout allows you to make the size of the structure noticeably larger, then it is necessary to install lift-and-slide doors. They run on metal rails mounted on the floor and ceiling. When you turn the door handle, it rises and slides. Such a recessed design gives the system additional reliability, because a sash up to 2.5 meters wide weighs quite a lot. |
An alternative type of glazing for large openings is a folding folding balcony door-accordion. This type of door structure can be used for openings up to 6 meters wide and up to 2.5 meters high.For smaller openings, the Rehau Euro Slide sliding doors are suitable. This system is used for exits to insulated balconies and loggias, as well as for terraces, verandas and gazebos.
Selection Tips
Each design of sliding profiles is created individually, depending on the characteristics of a particular room. Which model to give preference to depends on the size of the loggia or balcony, its thermal insulation, general interior and personal preferences of the owners of the living space.
Selection recommendations:
- For a small room, a tilt-and-slide model is suitable.
- An accordion door is appropriate for a spacious apartment. The size of the loggia must also be appropriate, otherwise the design will look cumbersome.
- Wood profiles will help to emphasize the classic style and austerity of the interior.
- To harmoniously fit sliding doors into a non-standard interior, give preference to plastic. Profiles from it can be made in almost any color.
Let's talk separately about accessories. You should not save on it, it depends on it how long and efficiently the sliding structure will serve. The accessories include the following items:
- videos;
- guide skids;
- retaining rings;
- pens;
- lock.
Sliding, or portal, doors are an excellent alternative to standard swing models. Suitable for large and small spaces. Whatever the size, you get great panoramic views and extra light.
Dimensions (edit)
GOST is a state standard that defines the requirements for the quality of goods, services or works, a certain standard. Door and window openings of any apartment or house must comply with GOST or have certain parameters: height and width.
The standard dimensions for a balcony door are determined as follows:
- Width: 600 to 900 mm.
- Height: from 1900 mm to 2200 mm.
There is no exact dimensional standard for a door, be it a balcony, interior or entrance door. The height and width of the doorway may differ in houses and apartments - in a private house they are usually wider than in an apartment. In new houses, the balcony door can also be wider according to the design. Even the type of building affects the size of the opening: in "stalinkas" they are wider and higher than in "Khrushchev" buildings.
The width and future size of the canvas is influenced by the material from which the house is built. Thick brick walls, for example, will be able to support more door weight than thin concrete or panel doors. Non-standard models also have a right to exist, including in the case when the owner of the apartment himself decides to increase the width of the opening. In this case, the canvas or window block is created according to individual dimensions.
The following sizes are called non-standard:
- Height: 1600, 1700, 1800, 1850 mm and any other up to 1900 mm and more than 2200 mm.
- Width: 400, 500, 950, 1000 mm or any other up to 600 and more than 900 mm.
What is Stained Glass?
A classic stained-glass window is a mosaic panel, the individual elements of which are made of multi-colored glass and are connected with lead strips by soldering. The result is a unique, inimitable in its beauty product, which has one significant drawback - a very high cost. Today, new techniques have replaced the classic technology of making a balcony stained glass window. This is the Tiffany technique, painting on glass with special paints, applying patterns using a sandblasting machine, or the most budgetary option - film stained glass. They preserve all the beauty of a product made in a traditional manner. But, they have a much lower cost.
