What sizes are balcony doors?

For convenience, all doors have standard sizes. This approach makes the process of their production an easy task. Custom sizes are rare, for example, in private homes or in converted apartments. Depending on the size of the doorway, a balcony layout is created. For more information on the size of balcony doors and the regulatory documents that govern the standards, see this article.

Norms governing the size of doorways on the balcony were developed back in the USSR. All standards are contained in GOST 11214-86, and you can also refer to GOST 23166-99. These documents are the basis for the design and construction of balconies.

Design standards are designed to protect citizens and facilitate the production of doors. If such norms were absent, then manufacturers would manufacture doors of various sizes. This can significantly complicate the process of selecting and installing models and adversely affect the profitability of their production.

Regardless of the material of manufacture, the parameters of balcony doors are universal, because they are used for the production of various modern models.

Below are the standards for balcony doors.

As a rule, balcony doors are part of the window unit. Windows can be both dull and hinged. Window unit systems have their own characteristics. The most popular options are swing systems.

Door leaves have their own classification. We will talk about it below.

This is the most popular option, since it takes up a minimum of space, and it can even be placed in a small room. For such doors is characteristic relatively low price, durability and functionality. In the blocks under the windows are installed radiators. They have the following standards: width - from 0.6 to 0.8 m, the height of the door leaf varies from 2 to 2.1 m.

Such doors do not combine with windows, as they are a separate element of the room. They are installed in wide doorways, therefore rarely found on balconies in apartments. But they ideal for decorating balconies in private homes. Such models have a standard height (2-2.1 m), their width in a standard form is 1.4 m.

Such models are suitable for warm climates, as they can let small air flows through. They have the same opening mechanism as sliding wardrobes. Opening them requires a side space that is equal to the width of the door leaf. They do not have standard dimensions, so they are most often made to order.

These are unusual and interesting designs that are most often found in private homes. They are installed in wide openings. Such models have a standard height, and their width varies depending on the size of the passage and the number of links used.

If you plan a doorway in a house under construction or you need to remodel an old room, it is important to select the optimal door parameters so that a sufficient amount of light enters the room. If a person lives in a cold area with harsh winters, then the doors must close tightly, otherwise drafts will "walk" around the house.

In order not to make a mistake with the dimensions, it is important to take measurements correctly. The algorithm is presented below.

• You need to find a blank sheet of paper and a pencil. Draw a sketch of the door.
• The measurement results must be applied on each side of the figure.
• It is better to measure doors in several places to achieve maximum accuracy.
• It is necessary to measure a door both from within, and outside.

To calculate the height and width of the doorway, you must use the following formula: a + b - 4 cm, where a is the designation of the gap on the sides between the slopes, and b is the slope width.

To determine the height, there is a similar formula. However, it is important to measure the door on both sides.

This parameter is no less important, therefore, its measurement should be treated no less carefully. According to the standard, the door thickness should be 7.5 cm. But modern developers can change this parameter, which is due to special methods of construction and decoration. The width is also affected by the material used to make the walls, which can be made using bricks, blocks of custom sizes, or other new materials.

Some construction companies create rooms with non-standard doorways, but this is not a big problem, because in the modern market you can find the right model. You can also expand or narrow the doorway. In addition, you can always make a door to order. For example, a model of PVC or glass is quite easy to produce in any size. It is important to correctly measure the door before ordering it.

Custom-sized balcony doors have their own characteristics. Since you have to order this option, you can choose any design or come up with your own stylistic solution. For this pleasure you will have to pay more than for the standard model.

The price of the option also depends on the policy of the manufacturers - some of them do not greatly overestimate the price in the manufacture of a design according to individual parameters. However, we must not forget that non-standard options are expensive, and their production process is lengthy, so they will always differ in price. Also, the installation of standard models is considered a simpler and easier process, so its cost is much lower.

See how to install a balcony door in the next video.