What sizes are balcony doors?

For convenience, all doors are standard sizes. This approach makes the manufacturing process an easy task. Custom sizes are rare, such as in private homes or in converted apartments. Depending on the size of the doorway, a balcony layout is created. You can learn more about the sizes of balcony doors and the regulations that govern the standards in this article.

The 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 codes are designed to keep citizens safe and make doors easier to manufacture. If such standards were absent, then manufacturers would produce doors of various sizes. This can significantly complicate the process of selecting and installing models and negatively 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.

Typically, balcony doors are part of a window unit. Windows can be either blind or hinged. Window block systems have their own characteristics. The most popular options are swing systems.

Door leaves have their own classification. It will be discussed below.

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

Such doors are not combined with windows, since they are a separate element of the room. Installed in wide doorways, therefore rarely found on balconies in apartments. But they ideal for decorating balconies in private houses... Such models have a standard height (2-2.1 m), their standard width is 1.4 m.

Such models are suitable for warm climates, since they can pass small air flows. They have the same opening mechanism as wardrobes. To open them, a side space is required, which is equal to the width of the door leaf. They do not have standard dimensions, therefore, they are most often made to order.

These are unusual and interesting designs that are most often found in private houses. They are installed in wide openings. These models have a standard height and their width will vary depending on the size of the aisle and the number of links used.

If you are planning a doorway in a house under construction or you need to remodel an old room, it is important to choose 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 be mistaken with the dimensions, it is important to make the right measurements. 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 should be applied on each side of the drawing.
• It is best to measure the doors at multiple locations for maximum accuracy.
• It is necessary to measure the door both inside 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 clearance on the sides between the slopes, and b is the width of the slope.

There is a similar formula for determining the height. However, it is important to measure the door on both sides.

This parameter is no less important, therefore, its measurement should be treated equally carefully. According to the standard, the thickness of the door should be 7.5 cm. But modern developers can change this parameter, which is due to the special methods of construction and decoration of premises. Also, the width is influenced by the material for making walls, which can be made using bricks, blocks of non-standard sizes or other new materials.

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

Balcony doors of non-standard sizes have their own characteristics. Since you have to order this option, you can choose any design or come up with your own stylistic solution. You will have to pay more for this pleasure than for the standard model.

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

For information on how to install a balcony door, see the next video.