The balcony door catches in the middle. Adjusting the plastic balcony door

A skewed door frame always leads to unpleasant consequences. Sometimes it is necessary to call a qualified specialist to eliminate them. But in the vast majority of cases, you can handle it yourself. Therefore, we will figure out how to adjust the plastic balcony doors with our own hands. But before giving step-by-step instructions, we will list the most common malfunctions:

• Cold air passes in the places of the vestibule.
• The door handle is tight or does not close completely.
• To cover the canvas, you have to make a lot of effort.
• The sagging frame clings to the box.

Eliminating these problems takes no more than half an hour, so there is no point in putting off work until later.

If a little time has passed since the installation of the structure, and it is under warranty, it is better to entrust the adjustment to specialists.

The main elements of the adjusting mechanisms

To avoid confusion, let us explain the meaning of the special terms that we will use in the step-by-step instructions:

• Hinges - hinge elements in the upper and lower parts of the frame, revolving around which it opens.
• Trunnions - cylindrical bushings from the end of the door frame, located along its perimeter. They move when the handle is opened and closed.
• Mating (clamping) strips - metal stops. They are located on the box and engage with the trunnions.

How to adjust a plastic balcony door yourself

First of all, let's make sure that the cause of the problem is a malfunction of the mechanisms. The malfunctions described above may occur due to the failure of the rubber seal. If it is frozen to the frame in winter, and you jerk the handle sharply, damage cannot be avoided. Therefore, we visually check the integrity of the seal. If necessary, change the elastic to a new one.

If the problem is in the mechanical part, in order to provide access to the adjusting screws, remove the decorative covers from the hinges.

In the vast majority of cases, a # 4 hexagon and a Phillips screwdriver are enough to work. Less commonly, you may need a # 3 hex wrench, sprockets, pliers, or flathead screwdriver.

Before starting work, we recommend that you pay attention to the relative position of the canvas and the box. This will avoid unnecessary steps and set the elements in the correct position. To do this, close the frame and outline it with a pencil around the perimeter. The resulting contour should be parallel to the inner edges of the door frame. If this is not the case, you will need to adjust the plastic yourself.

Let's describe the procedure for dealing with common malfunctions.

The canvas sags and clings to the threshold

This problem is typical for wide heavy structures with double-glazed windows. Additional load can be created by heavy bags hanging from the handle, or by children who like to roll on door leaves. Often it is after this that they begin to sag.

The bottom hinge allows the sash to be lifted. Insert a hexagon into it from above and rotate:

• clockwise - raise;
• counterclockwise - omit.

This helps with even sagging. If only one corner clings, it is necessary to eliminate the skew.

To do this, we use the side adjustments of the upper and lower hinges. We rotate the screw with a hexagon: when turning to the right, the blade moves towards the key, to the left - in the opposite direction.

In the correct position, the outer contour of the balcony door and the inner frame must be parallel.

If the range of movement of the adjusting screws is not enough, the geometry is corrected with shims under the glass unit. It is better to entrust this work to qualified specialists. They will dismantle the glazing beads and install the calibrated wedges according to the scheme. If the technology is not followed, the load on the glass is distributed unevenly, and it can burst.

The web brushes against the edge of the box or does not cover tightly

Such a problem can be encountered in the autumn-winter period, if the fittings were maximally retracted from the corner. The frame deforms slightly and engages the trunnions. To eliminate the problem, it is necessary to move the sash horizontally. It is important to do this evenly and not skew. The mechanism is adjusted in two places: on the upper and lower hinges.

Before you independently adjust the plastic balcony door, you need to open it completely. This will provide easy access to the mechanisms.

Rotate the screws of the upper and lower hinges in sequence. We control the moment when the pins stop clinging to the door frame. Then the adjustment can be stopped. But it is better to achieve a position in which both edges of the sash are equidistant from the inner edge of the installation box. This is easy to check by tracing the outline of the closed canvas with a pencil.

Please note: the head of the upper adjusting screw can be on the corner side or above the door leaf.

Cold air blows through the closed sash

The first thing to do is to identify the loose fit:

1. We keep a sheet of paper in the opening.
2. We close the sash.
3. We pull out the paper.
4. We repeat the operation by moving the sheet around the entire perimeter.

This allows you to determine the density of the clamp. When adjusted correctly, the sheet should stretch equally tightly at all points. If it passes freely, you will need to adjust the clearance by turning the trunnions. On one side they have a mark: a slot or a stamped point. In the factory state, it is directed upwards.

To make the clamp tighter ("winter" mode), turn the trunnion with a hexagon or a screwdriver with a mark towards the room. If you need to loosen the door, turn the mechanism in the opposite direction - with a mark on the street.

Modern fittings allow you to additionally change the pressure using the lower hinge. If you look at the opening with the curtain closed, you will see a screw on the front. By rotating it, you can achieve the required pressure in the hinge area.

Sometimes it is not possible to achieve the desired effect with this method. This means that the cause of the malfunction lies in the deformation of the structure itself or in violation of the installation technology. You can temporarily eliminate the defect by twisting the strike plate a couple of millimeters towards the street. But it is better to call qualified specialists for repair.

The handle of the plastic balcony door is loose or tightly closed

The handle is attached to the blade with two screws. They get loose over time. To tighten the mount, turn the plastic cap by 90 degrees, which closes it and use a screwdriver to tighten the screws until they stop.

Loose screws rest against the bezel plug and prevent it from turning. Therefore, we first pull the handle towards ourselves.

If the handle closes tightly, not completely, or the fittings move with a creak, the cause of the malfunction is improper engagement of the trunnion with the strike plate. In the spring-summer period, the frame may deform slightly due to warming. Therefore, the problem is solved by turning the trunnion in - with a mark towards the street.

Sometimes a defect appears after adjusting the balcony door. In this case, we look at how the mechanism engages when closing:

1. In the opening area on the hardware there is a petal that locks the handle when the sash is open. Press it and lower the handle to the "closed" position.
2. We cover the sash so that the pin is slightly visible.
3. We put a mark on the door frame opposite it.
4. We control the engagement with the clamping bar according to the risk.
5. If necessary, we reinstall it so as to ensure full and unimpeded engagement.

If the listed methods did not help, then the problem lies in the belt mechanism of the hardware. It is better to entrust the repair to a qualified installer.

For clarity, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the technical issues by watching the video.

How to avoid adjusting a plastic balcony door

How often it is necessary to adjust the position of the sash rebate directly depends on the state of the tape mechanisms. To extend their trouble-free life, preventive maintenance is required once a year. This avoids malfunctions and prolongs the life of the product.

There are three things to do:

• remove dust and larger mechanical impurities from the surface with a brush;
• treat sealing gums with silicone grease;
• lubricate the strip fittings with mineral oil.

The lubrication points are marked on the product with a drip or grease nipple symbol. After processing all the nodes, open and close the mechanism 3-4 times in order to distribute the composition over the entire surface.

Now you know how to adjust the plastic balcony doors yourself and you can quickly fix the malfunction.

• Prepared by: Igor Stepankov

Adjusting a plastic balcony door is a process during which you can eliminate various minor problems that cloud the operation of this system.

If you want to know how to adjust the pressure of balcony doors with your own hands, then read the article.

More about the operation of double-glazed windows

Plastic windows and doors are a great alternative to traditional wooden window and door designs.

They reliably block street noise, protect the home from drafts and fit well into any, both classic and ultra-modern interior.

The main disadvantage of such designs is the fact that they need frequent adjustment. During operation, double-glazed windows may loosen.

What to do when the balcony door does not close properly? Is it possible to fix this problem on your own, without the involvement of third-party specialists? Of course, yes.

How to understand that it is necessary to adjust the pressure of a door made of plastic?

This should be done when you have to make excessive efforts to open the door or when the handle that unlocks the locking mechanism does not do its job well.

Timely adjustment, carried out for preventive purposes with your own hands, will help protect the structure of the glass unit from serious damage and significantly increase its service life.

Conduct a simple test to see if your balcony door design needs a hold-down adjustment.

Open the door ten to fifteen centimeters and watch it move. If the selected interval remains for a long time (in the absence of drafts), then you do not need to worry.

If the door closes on its own or, conversely, opens completely, then you should take care of adjusting the pressure mechanism.

Take a building level in your hands and use it to measure the position of the bottom and top of the glass unit relative to the floor.

If there is even a slight skew, the door should be repaired by adjusting its pressure to the jamb.

If you neglect these works, then you can achieve a significant distortion of the structure, which will lead to the appearance of drafts.

It is worth noting that the adjustment of the balcony door pressure can be carried out not only in the presence of certain problems that arise during the long-term operation of this structure, but also to increase comfort.

For example, in the summer, you can loosen the pressure of the structure in order to create natural ventilation of the room, and in the winter, on the contrary, increase it to ensure that there are no cracks and drafts.

The instruction manual for double-glazed windows contains information on how to do it yourself at home.

In addition, you can learn how to adjust the position of the door yourself using only available materials by watching several training videos on the Internet.

How to adjust a plastic balcony door?

To independently adjust the operation of the plastic balcony door mechanism, you should use certain tools and materials.

You will need:

• screwdrivers of different sizes, equipped with flat and cross profiles;
• pliers or pliers;
• wrenches with hex or star profiles;
• roulette;
• a simple pencil or erasable marker;
• high-quality roll gaskets made of PVC and equipped with an adhesive layer.

In some cases, liquid plastic may also be needed to repair a balcony door, which hardens from contact with air.

The position of the balcony door made of plastic can be adjusted both frontally and horizontally and vertically.

In the course of horizontal adjustment, the gap is also controlled, which is formed between the glass unit sheet and the hinge rack.

In the course of vertical adjustment, the height of the suspension is aligned with the door leaf. In the course of frontal adjustment, you can adjust the pressure of the glass unit.

The adjusting screws with which the door structure is equipped are hidden under special decorative seals or panels.

You can remove them by picking up with the plane of a thin knife or a small screwdriver, or unscrewing them using a small hex wrench.

The instruction manual for the plastic door structure contains information regarding the adjustment of its operation.

If using it you cannot eliminate the existing problem, then you should not try to fix it with your own hands at all costs.

Otherwise, it is possible to damage the door leaf or disrupt the operation of the pressure mechanism of the structure.

Parts such as microlifts and opening stops can reduce the need for frequent adjustments of plastic balcony doors.

They are able to evenly distribute the weight of the door leaf across all fasteners and provide a smooth ride when opening and closing.

Frequent problems of plastic doors and their solutions

At this point of the article, you can familiarize yourself with the most common problems that arise during the operation of plastic door structures, and learn how to fix them with your own hands in a quick time.

If the balcony door does not open well, closes and clings during these processes to the doorway from the side of the mechanism latch, then you need to loosen or, conversely, increase the tension of the hinges.

To do this, turn the lower, middle and upper adjusting screws one or two turns clockwise.

If the door sags and touches the threshold when closing, then only the upper and middle screws should be tensioned, and the lower tension should be left unchanged.

Use a 5mm Allen key or Torx wrench to adjust the position of the screws.

To adjust the position of the connecting strips, you need to use similar keys with a diameter of two and a half millimeters.

To adjust the door pressure, turn the eccentrics located on the back of the hinges.

Please note that some door mechanisms are not equipped with eccentrics, but with pins, which can only be turned using pliers.

Incorrect position of the door leaf can cause malfunctions affecting the opening and closing of the door.

What to do when it takes a lot of effort to open the door? It is necessary to carry out the adjustment work, which was described above.

If the door is installed correctly and all the adjusting screws are tightened, and the handle still turns with force, then it should be replaced.

To strengthen the wobbly balcony door handle, tighten the screws that secure it to the plastic structure.

This can be done with a plastic screwdriver. The screws connecting the handle and the door are located under the plastic cover.

A deformed PVC door seal can be replaced with a new one. Please note: there are several types of these seals.

To understand their differences and buy exactly the one you need, you should come to the store either with a sample of the seal, or with a technical passport issued by the installer of the door structure.

You can remove the deformed seal with your own hands using a flat-profile screwdriver.

The groove in which the seal was located should be cleaned of the remnants of glue and debris, degreased and poured a new layer of glue or liquid plastic into it.

After the glue "seizes", you should apply a new layer of insulation to it and wait for the complete adhesion of this structure.

Adjusting plastic balcony doors is a simple process that you can handle yourself.

To reinforce confidence in the success of adjusting the door structure, you should watch several thematic videos on the Internet and be sure to read the instructions for using the plastic product.

Currently, plastic windows and doors are in great demand due to their high quality and functionality. At first, these structures do not cause any difficulties in operation, but since doors and windows are movable mechanisms, improper or prolonged use can lead to some problems.

If the balcony door does not work well or is completely out of order, then it should be adjusted. Self-adjustment can be carried out if the owner has a clear knowledge of all the intricacies of this process, otherwise the situation can be further aggravated.

Difficult operating conditions and adverse weather conditions lead to frequent malfunctions of balcony doors and window profiles. Tight or loose closure of installations is an indication for adjustment. If the product is under warranty, contact the supplier for assistance. Otherwise, the adjustment of the structure can be done at home.

Signs of correct installation of a balcony door

High-quality installation of the plastic door structure will help the user to operate the product for a long time and fully without adjustment. Due to several external factors, you can independently assess the quality of the door installation.

• The canvas is qualitatively pressed against the frame profile along all borders.
• There are no vertical deviations of the shutters.
• The glass unit is static, that is, under normal conditions the sash is stable, does not close or swing open.

If everything is so, then the installation is done with high quality, otherwise problems in the operation of the balcony door will come pretty quickly.

Each modern apartment has plastic doors to the balcony. They are distinguished by many advantages: ease of use, ease of maintenance and speed of installation. A possible problem that arises after a long-term operation of the mechanism is the skew and loose fit of the sash. Therefore, it is helpful to know how to adjust a plastic balcony door to eliminate loosening due to regular opening, closing and ventilation.

Before proceeding with the diagnosis of the problems that have arisen and subsequent repairs, it is worth understanding the structure of the structure. There is a base unit as well as spare parts for a plastic balcony door. Moreover, among the accessories there are both irreplaceable and optional parts. As a rule, the following elements are included in the door block:

• frame made of PVC profiles, which are connected by special fasteners;
• a sash assembled according to a principle similar to a door frame;
• hinges, thanks to which the structure closes and opens;
• handle and latch for PVC balcony doors;
• a seal that ensures the tightness of the sash closing;
• double-glazed window of a balcony door.

In addition, the device may include additional elements that expand the functionality of the balcony door: stoppers, mechanical or hydraulic sensors and other parts.

The handle device may also differ: it can be stationary and movable, one-sided and two-sided, shell handles for balcony doors are popular. The latter option is in demand in families with children, as well as among people who smoke, because the shell handle allows you to conveniently close the door while on the balcony. For an apartment on the ground floor, a good idea is a handle with a lock - a balcony latch for plastic doors, which makes it possible to secure the balcony from intruders.

When adjustment of a plastic balcony door is required

The price of a plastic balcony door is quite high, but buying an expensive high-quality model does not save you from frequent cases of breakdowns of the mechanism. It's all about its frequent use, leading to a decrease in the tightness of the sash.

In addition, the glass unit provides excellent sound insulation and PVC guarantees durability. However, it is these materials that noticeably make the structure heavier, as a result of which it begins to sag under its own weight and ceases to close tightly. As a result, a noticeable draft appears in the room, and the insulation of the balcony does not help.

The normal position of the plastic door is as follows:

• if the door is open, it does not move on its own;
• no sash displacement;
• the leaf is firmly pressed against the door frame profile.

If everything is so, no intervention in the door mechanism is required. However, if you notice the slightest deviations, you immediately need to repair the plastic balcony doors. It is not worth pulling with the call of the master, because with each opening and closing the situation will worsen. As a result, this can lead to the balcony doors not closing at all.

Helpful advice! If the door installation warranty has expired and you do not want to contact a specialist, you can watch a video of self-adjustment of plastic balcony doors and fix the problem yourself.

Types of balcony door faults

If you are adjusting a plastic balcony door with your own hands, it is important to determine the causes of the malfunction for the success of the repair. The most common problems are as follows:

To test the door for tightness, slam a regular sheet of paper with the flap. Try to drag the sheet around the perimeter of the door. If it moves easily, the structure has lost its density and needs to be adjusted.

Also evaluate the tightness of the gasket pressure: unequal gum pressure, as a rule, indicates sagging. Determining the side of the offset is simple: pay attention to the place where the seal is squeezed and check if there is a trace from the sash on it.

How to determine the skew of the door leaf

If you suspect a skewed structure, cover the sash, and then draw along the perimeter of the closed door with a simple pencil. Open the door and compare its outline with the drawn line. The presence of irregularities indicates that the door is skewed. For an accurate result, use a building level.

Let's say, as a result of measurements, you learned that the width of the drawn strip is 8 mm (an error of 1 mm is permissible). So, everything is in order, and the door is not skewed. If the width of one strip is 12 mm, and the other is 4 mm, this clearly indicates that the door is skewed by 4 mm.

Note! Sometimes it turns out that from the side of the hinges the width of the strip is 3-4 mm, and from the side of the handle is 6-7 mm. Such indicators indicate a narrowing of the sash by 4-6 mm - this is a manufacturing defect, and it makes no sense to move such a door.

Also check the width of the opening on all sides of the frame. The difference in measurements should not be more than 1 mm. Otherwise, the opening will be in the shape of a barrel - this happens with an incorrect installation, when the middle of the frame is pulled to the wall more than the top and bottom. Such errors also lead to a loose clamping. By measuring the width of the sash from all sides, you will determine the correct length of the impost. The difference between three measurements should not be more than 0.5-1 mm. If the indicators differ from the norm, the length of the impost differs from the required one and causes the door to be skewed.

How to adjust a plastic balcony door: step by step instructions

To avoid mistakes or accidental damage to the glass unit of the balcony door (the cost of which is quite high), you need to figure out how to adjust the plastic balcony doors correctly. When carrying out work, it is not necessary to overpay for the master: you can adjust the balcony door with your own hands - video instructions can be easily found on the Internet.

To work, you need very few tools:

• hexagon;
• crosshead screwdriver;
• flat screwdriver.

Instructions and video: how to adjust plastic balcony doors when sagging

If you notice that when you open and close the door, it scratches the bottom edge of the frame, this indicates a sagging of the sash. The adjustment in this case can be vertical or horizontal.

Horizontal adjustment steps:

1. Open the door wide to the swing position.
2. There is a screw near the top hinge at the end of the sash. Take a hex wrench and turn it clockwise 2-3 times.
3. Remove the plugs covering the holes leading to the top screws.
4. Turn all screws underneath the plugs clockwise.
5. After adjusting the mechanism, check if the door now closes freely. Tighten the screws again if necessary.

To understand how to adjust balcony doors vertically, do the following:

1. Raise the door straight and find the screw at the bottom of the hinge along its axis.
2. If the screw is covered with a cover, carefully remove it.
3. If you turn the screw clockwise, gently lift the door, if against, lower it.

Adjusting the pressure of balcony doors and door handle

To tighten the handle for a plastic balcony door, you must do the following:

1. Slowly and carefully rotate the plastic cover at a right angle.
2. Find the screws for the fastening under the plastic cover. Pull them up.

If the handle does not turn well, sometimes it is enough to lubricate the lock with a special material that does not contain resin and acid. In case of complete breakdown, it is worth buying a handle for plastic balcony doors, unscrewing the screws, removing the old part and putting a new one in its place.

Helpful advice! A good option is to install a magnetic latch on the balcony door. It will avoid pushing the doorknob too often each time the door is closed and opened, which will have a beneficial effect on its durability.

If it blows from the plastic balcony doors, this is a sure sign of loose pressing of the sash. It is necessary to adjust the pressure of the balcony plastic door. To figure out how to adjust the plastic balcony doors to the clamp, look for locking elements on the door leaf. They are responsible for the pressure density.

Using a key or pliers, rotate the locking elements until the door is in the desired position. Professionals recommend periodically self-adjusting plastic balcony doors depending on the season. It is enough to figure out how to adjust the plastic balcony doors for the winter, and you can easily loosen the hold-down in hot weather and seal in the cold season.

Sometimes the adjustment of the hinges does not help to solve the problem, and then the looseness of the clamp can be eliminated with the help of the trunnion. For this you will need. To maximize door hold-down, set the trunnion perpendicular to the profile. On the other hand, to achieve a minimum pressure, place the trunnion parallel.

Replacing the seal and adjusting the door when the frame is scratched

It may turn out that adjusting the door pressure did not bring the desired result. This is because the rubber seal is worn out, and any door adjustments are meaningless without replacing it. For this you need:

1. Pull out the old rubber. This is done effortlessly and you don't need any additional tools.
2. Remove dirt from the inside of the groove.
3. Place a new seal. Make sure that the side fold falls on the end of the sash.

Helpful advice! To make it easier to work, remove the sash from the frame: this way, access to the rubber gaskets will be free from the side of the hinges. It is better to prefer a seal from the same manufacturer as the installed doors.

If the balcony doors do not close well and touch the frame, scratching its center, follow these instructions for self-adjusting plastic balcony doors:

1. Lower the sash to the bottom hinge.
2. Insert the adjusting key into the side screw and tighten the sash.
3. If the position of the door is not correct, repeat the procedure with the upper hinge.