Modern PVC balcony doors are stylish structures that make your home more comfortable, because they are made of the highest quality materials in combination with advanced technologies and high operational indicators.

In this article, we will provide answers to frequently asked questions that accompany the process of choosing the best option for balcony doors. In addition, you will learn about the types of balcony door structures and their advantages.

Plastic balcony doors

While decorating rooms with balconies or an entrance to the terrace, door structures made of PVC are increasingly chosen. Such doors can be considered universal, because they will fit perfectly into the interior of an apartment and a private house. To put it simply, plastic balcony doors are the same as PVC windows, but larger in size.

Why do we choose this type? Because such doors are made from a PVC profile with metal reinforcement, from which windows are made. The only exceptions are sliding plastic structures and entrance doors, where a different type of PVC profile is used.

In fact, this is a combination of a window and a door. This combination allows you to get all the necessary properties and aesthetics of appearance. If such a structure is used, it is guaranteed that there will be a pleasant microclimate in the room, protection from unwanted sounds from the outside and from the cold.

Main advantages of PVC balcony doors:

1. Tightness, which is achieved by the use of a sealer along the contour. The main task of the sealer is to protect the room from dust, moisture or odors.That is especially important when the balcony is unglazed. In such balcony doors there should be 2, and preferably 3, contours of the sealing.
2. Energy saving is an important parameter, the more chambers in a profile, the better its power saving performance. For maximum savings, it is worth choosing structures with energy-saving double-glazed windows with two chambers (three glasses) filled with inert krypton or argon gas.
3. Sound insulation - the higher the class of the PVC profile and the different thickness of the glass in the double-glazed window, the better the protection against noise from the outside.
4. Long service life, as well as structural strength and stability (resistance to deformation or damage) are one of the evidences of the high quality of the product. A high-quality PVC profile does not change the color ( it doesn't turn yellow) over time, and the presence of a 1.5 mm steel reinforcement ensures the strength of the structure . The service life of REHAU PVC profiles is more than 30 years.
5. Ease of maintenance during operation. This concept includes not only periodic cleaning of the door surfaces, but also repairing if necessary.
6. Eco-friendly materials that were used to manufacture the door structure. People who are allergic to certain materials or sensitive to the specific smell of plastic should pay special attention to this characteristic.

When you choose a new door for a balcony or terrace, it is worth considering all types. Now we are going to discuss this question in detail.

Types of balcony doors

Balcony plastic doors can be divided into groups, depending on various parameters. Such PVC structures, in addition to external diversity, are also characterized by various shapes and structural types.

One leaf balcony door

The most popular type of balcony doors are one leaf doors, which are presented in different shapes:

1. One leaf doors in the shape of a solid double-glazed window.
2. Doors which in addition to double-glazed windows, have a mullion (opaque plastic part at the bottom of the door panel).
3. Door structure with a double glazed window and/or a mullion and transom above.
4. Doors filled with a sandwich panel.

Such structures are quite popular because they help to save useful space and preserve the functionality of the room. One leaf doors are popular in apartments, houses, offices and technical buildings.

When choosing PVC one leaf doors for equipping balconies and terraces, be sure to pay attention to the height of the door opening. This is especially important if you want to install a panel with a transom at the top. For the installation of such a structure, a significant height of the opening is required.

Double leaf PVC balcony doors

In a large doorway (width from 100 cm), it is advisable to install double leaf PVC balcony doors. The main advantage of such structures is in the maximum use of natural light. In addition, due to the large area of the double-glazed window, the effect of combining the room with a balcony or terrace is achieved.

There are several types of such door structures:

• standard doors - one leaf is functional (opens, closes and/or moves to a half-open position for ventilation), and the second is fixed;
• doors with two opening leafs and a vertical mullion in the middle which connects two leaves;
• stulp doors with two leaves is an ideal option for a terrace;
• sliding doors - this structure significantly saves space, because there is no need to organize a lot of space to open the leaf, as in the case with standard options;
• door structure with a transom - the advantage of such structures is that there is a fixed upper element (transom), in such case the pressure on the door opening hardware is significantly reduced. For example, for a doorway with a height of 250 cm, it is appropriate to make a door with a height of 200 cm, and the other height will be the height of the transom.

Advice. While ordering, immediately inquire about a mosquito net for one leaf and double leaf balcony doors.

Sliding balcony doors

It is worth talking about this type of PVC balcony door in more detail. In addition to ease of use and saving free space, it should be noted:

• modern design - it successfully emphasize the owner's good taste;
• convenience - it does not have a large and heavy hinged leaf;
• ease of operation - such doors open easily and almost silently;
• long service life - if you make the right choice of the manufacturer in terms of the quality of the manufactured products, you can get a functional thing.

Advice. When ordering such plastic doors for the balcony, you should take very seriously the choice of the frame. Preference should be given to durable structures with a modern insulation system, as well as energy-saving double-glazed windows.

Hinged and sliding balcony doors

If you plan to change balcony doors, and want to install a functional and modern structure at the same time, then the hinged sliding type can be considered a right option. Such PVC balcony doors have two main advantages thanks to the constructive solution:

1. They do not require a lot of space for opening, as the leaf is simply pushed aside.
2. Due to the installed hinged mechanism, it is possible to organize free access of air into the room.

This solution is ideal for modern interior design. Regarding the reliability of such doors, much depends on the materials and fittings used by the manufacturer. An important point is that the installation of any type of sliding door structure should be entrusted to professionals.

Lift and slide balcony doors

This type of structure is more often used for glazing terraces and balconies, where there is a large area. The lift and slide mechanism works as follows:

• by pressing the handle, the door leaf rises by several millimeters;
• then you should move the door panel to the side, which does not require much effort, because the door moves very easily along the rails below.

Such models of doors very often create the effect of a glass wall. Lift and slide structures will fit on the terrace or in the area near the pool. More often, such balcony doors are used by the owners of private houses to make the interior more modern.

Advice. While ordering, immediately inquire about a mosquito net for sliding balcony doors. It should also be sliding. Frame nets are not suitable for such structures.

Additional features of plastic balcony doors

Plastic balcony doors are quite convenient and have a number of their own features. Correctly selected and high-quality PVC balcony door structure can guarantee:

• impermeability — in the closed position, the leaf fits tightly to the frame, and the presence of a sealer prevents the penetration of moisture, dust, and cold air from the outside;
• high indicators of heat preservation, especially when using energy-saving double-glazed windows. This will save the budget and the microclimate in the room;
• the reliability of the structure - it’s not only about resistance to mechanical damage, but also about durability;
• protection of the buildings from street noise and odors — this is ensured by the structure because of the thickened profile, existing sealant and modern double-glazed windows;
• a greater amount of natural light - this especially applies to those balcony doors with a window, which are characterized by a large area of ​​glazing;
• external attractiveness - this applies to all balcony doors with windows, solid glass units or a transom above;
• simplicity and ease of use, as well as care, because modern PVC structures are created specifically for comfort and protection;
• an impressive assortment of designs and constructive solutions, which allows you to choose an ideal option for any room.

What affects the price and how to choose PVC balcony doors for yourself?

When choosing PVC balcony doors, everyone mainly pays attention to their cost. In some cases, the price may seem unjustified and significantly higher, but this is not entirely true. It is worth knowing that the final price of such a product depends on certain factors, namely:

• dimensions and type of door structure;
• profile manufacturer;
• provision of additional services — glass tinting or profile lamination can be performed during manufacturing of structure;
• the use of additional mechanisms for opening/sliding the leaves;
• purchase of additional accessories — mosquito nets, glazing bars, etc.

We advise you to decide at first which balcony door you want. Next, allocate a budget that you are ready to spend. For speed and ease of calculation, we have developed a special online door calculator. Please, go and perform the necessary calculations to find out the current price of balcony doors.