The balcony door does not fit well on the hinge side. How to adjust plastic balcony doors

Experience shows that it is more practical to install plastic doors on a balcony or loggia. Firstly, it is cheap, and secondly, they perfectly retain heat, do not allow drafts or moisture to enter the room.

Initially, when installing plastic doors, the craftsmen adjust them, but after a while, difficulties may arise with closing or opening them. In this case, there are two options for resolving the problem - call the master, or adjust the balcony door yourself.

To begin with, consider what problems may arise during operation:

• • The door has dropped and touches the threshold;

All because of the load of the canvas with glass on the hinges, from which sagging occurs.

• • The door does not close or does not close well in the middle of the leaf;

The canvas may shift to the free edge of the box, due to temperature or increased constant humidity.

• • The canvas does not close tightly, and cold air or a draft penetrates into the room from the door;

It can occur during operation, when the regulating mechanism is slightly loosened.

• • The handle dangles;

The handle begins to dangle due to frequent use and this is a common practice for using a plastic door.

How to troubleshoot with your own hands:

1. Sagging canvas on the threshold

We start the adjustment from the top hinge, for this the door needs to be opened. At the very top of the hinge is a hex or star-shaped screw (they are different in different models). We select a suitable key and make several turns with the key clockwise. Do not overdo it, it is better to tighten it up once again after checking.

Close the door and see if we fixed the problem or not.

If, after the work done, the sash touches the threshold, then it is necessary to look at the lower loop. If there is a protective cap on the loop, then it must be removed. We are looking for the same hexagon or asterisk, it will also be located at the top of the loop. We make several turns with the key clockwise. We check, this procedure should solve the problem completely.

2. The canvas touches the middle of the door frame

This nuance can be solved by tightening the bolt on the canopy. We start everything from the lower canopy, only this time we are looking for a bolt on the side. We select the key and make a few turns back the same clockwise. Such a procedure will pull the canvas to the canopy and automatically move it away from the free edge of the box.

If, after such manipulations, the door still rubs against the box, then we carry out all of the above with an upper canopy.

Do not be lazy, check several times whether everything suits you, if there are flaws, it is better to eliminate them immediately.

3. The gaps between the box and the canvas, moisture or cold penetrate into the room. How to adjust the plastic balcony door to the clamp:

This disadvantage can also be solved at home on your own. We open the door and look for trunnions (or eccentrics) from the free side edge. Often there are three of them: at the top, in the middle and at the bottom.

Pins or eccentrics need to be turned slightly towards the sealing gum with a screwdriver or pliers. After each change in the position of the eccentrics, you need to check the door clamp. This procedure must be carried out with all three eccentrics.

This may take some time, because the work is delicate and scrupulous. On the hinge side, you also need to check the clamp. We close the door and in the canopies at the top and bottom we are looking for a bolt, and we need to tighten it up a little.

You can check whether everything worked out using an ordinary sheet of paper. We open the door and insert a sheet of paper into the opening, avoiding the locking mechanisms. We close the door and try to pull out the paper, while the sheet should be pulled out with difficulty. If it passes freely, the procedure should be repeated.

4. Door handle adjustment

If the handle dangles, then you can fix it well with a screwdriver. We select the desired size of the tool and tighten the bolts.

How to prevent problems with the plastic door on the balcony.

To ensure that the door does not have to be adjusted too often, you can stock up on a few simple devices:

Microlift for a plastic door

A microlift is used for heavy plastic doors equipped with double-glazed windows with thick glass. This system allows the door not to sag on the threshold. The microlift is a plate that is mounted on the free end of the door leaf or in the form of a roller at the bottom of the door;

Door stop

This mechanism is used to adjust the width of the opening of the doorway. The limiter can be mounted both at the bottom and on the top of the canvas. The limiter not only reduces the possibility of canvas sagging on the threshold, but also protects the canvas itself from impacts on slopes and furniture elements.

Tip: if the door starts to close poorly, there is a draft, or there are other minor problems, they should be corrected immediately. It is easier to immediately eliminate a small flaw, it is not only easier, but also cheaper. Don't let the little things become big breaks.

Today, plastic balcony doors are becoming very common. They are easy to use, do not require constant repainting, are simple and quick to install. Like any other movable structure, the door mechanism requires adjustment after prolonged use. Any doors tend to loosen because they are constantly opened or closed, put on ventilation.

A plastic door will protect the apartment from any weather conditions.

There is an option to call the master or specialists who installed the structure, but this is not always possible, especially when there is no time to wait, especially if the warranty period has already expired. Otherwise, you can solve the problem yourself.

A plastic door does not require intervention if:

• the sash does not move, it is tightly pressed against the profile of the box;
• does not move on its own when open.

As soon as you notice any deviations, you do not need to shelve this problem. Call urgently the master who will adjust, or do it yourself by carefully reading the instructions.

In order to repair efficiently and efficiently, you need to know exactly what caused the malfunction.

Types of faults

Before you adjust the plastic balcony door, you need to identify malfunctions in the functioning. The main common faults include:

Broken door handle

• doors sag. When closing the balcony door clings to the plastic threshold. The reason may be too heavy construction, which is shifted down;
• the handle wobbles. The problem may appear due to the frequent opening of the balcony;
• the sash is not pressed tightly against the frame, therefore, a draft is felt;
• lateral movement of the sash, at which the middle of the frame is touched. As a rule, adjustment of loops is required. A possible factor in the appearance of a problem may be an insufficiently well-insulated balcony, as a result of constant temperature changes.

How to eliminate trouble?

By adhering to clearly step-by-step instructions, you can solve all problems without any problems. To work, you need a hexagon, several types of screwdrivers (Phillips and flat). These tools should be enough, you may need others.

Get rid of sagging doors

If the lower edge of the frame is scratched when the door is closed or opened, this indicates that the sagging sash needs to be adjusted. is horizontal and vertical.

Door pressure adjustment

For horizontal:

1. Open the door wide to the turning position.
2. We turn the screw, which is located in the end part of the sash, near the hinge at the top. With a special hex wrench, we make 2-3 turns clockwise.
3. To get to the top screws, remove all plugs that can cover the desired holes.
4. Adjust the door mechanism as follows. Under the cap we find the screw, turn it clockwise. We check whether it closes freely, if necessary, tighten it again.

Vertical:

1. Try to lift the door evenly to find the screw. It is located along the hinge axis in the lower end. In some balcony doors, the screw may be covered with a plug, which must be carefully removed.
2. By adjusting the screw clockwise, we raise it, and if we turn it counterclockwise, we lower it.

Adjust door handles

You can tighten the handle on plastic doors like this:

Scheme of turning the door handle

1. We find the fixing screws located under the plastic cover, tighten them. Before you get to the screws, you need to slowly turn the cover at a right angle.
2. When the handle is tight or difficult to turn, you can lubricate the lock fittings with an acid- and resin-free material.
3. If the handle is completely broken and requires urgent replacement, then unscrew the screws, remove the old handle and fasten the new one.

Push the doors tight

Does the apartment feel cold, does it pull strongly from the balcony? So, the problem is with tight pressing.

Door adjustment scheme

1. On the sash there are locking elements that will help solve the issue with the clamp. Using pliers or a wrench, rotate the elements to the required pressure.
2. Experts recommend repeating the door pressure adjustment a couple of times, in accordance with weather conditions. In warm seasons, the pressure should be loosened, but in autumn and winter, it should be pressed more tightly.

Eliminate grazing in the middle of the frame

When you feel that the sash is scratching the frame in the center, then perform the following steps:

1. In order to move the sash to the hinges, we lower it to the hinge, which is located below. Then with an adjusting key, inserting it into the side screw, we attract it.
2. When this action is not enough, you should do the same for the upper loop.

Having qualitatively adjusted, we forget about problems with plastic doors. But to achieve long-term trouble-free operation, you need to know and take into account some important points.

How to avoid problems in the future

1. Order doors only from well-known trusted manufacturers. As in any competitive market, low-quality materials can come across that fail very quickly.
2. When choosing a product, make sure that all mechanisms fit plastic balcony doors. A modern fitting kit can withstand 100-130 kg, this weight is optimal for such a design.
3. A special compensator ("microlift") will not allow the sash to sag under its own weight. Especially, this element is necessary for two-chamber plastic double-glazed windows, which have a large weight and size.
4. A special additional tire is installed in order to protect against sagging of the door and jamming of the sash.

Plastic windows have long been firmly established in almost every home. Along with the windows, it became popular to glaze the exit to the balcony, respectively, such a thing as a plastic balcony door appeared. I must say that a reliable and beautiful balcony block is only the first few years.

Photo 1. Balcony block

Problems of balcony blocks

The whole catch of these designs is that over time the plastic door sags. And this is not surprising, because it is a rather heavy structure. Of course, the fittings used on balcony doors are designed for such loads, but, nevertheless, you need to monitor it. If you let things take their course, then gradually it blows through the cracks formed in the process of sagging. In this regard, it will be useful to know what to do in this case.

Procedure

To fix the problem, you can call a specialist of any company that installs plastic windows. In this case, you will have to wait for it for a few days, as they have a work schedule, and also pay for this service. There is another option. You can do everything yourself.

Photo 2. Instruction

In photo 2, the whole procedure is clearly shown. Using this or that lever of pressure, you yourself will eliminate the gap through which the wind blows.

Sagging prevention

Your balcony door will sag sooner or later, however, following some simple rules, you can delay this unpleasant moment. Since all problems start from the fact that the fittings cannot withstand the weight of plastic and double-glazed windows, it is advisable not to tilt the door for a long time. If you want to ventilate the room, then open the window, because it is much easier. Lubricate and tighten periodically all moving parts of the fittings. Such a simple prevention will increase the life of your balcony block.

Photo 3. Folding mechanism

Self-debugging fittings

To save money and time, it is better to master self-repair of loops. If the door is blowing or does not close tightly, the following procedure is recommended:

• Understand what the problem is. It is very easy to do this. Open the door and very carefully inspect the sealing gum and determine the direction of the displacement that has occurred. It is very easy to find out: the elastic will be crushed and shifted;
• To be able to move the upper corner of the door to the left or right, you must have a 4 mm V-hexagon on hand. Then you need to remove the plastic plug from the hinge and tighten them. The leaf position is adjusted by turning the key clockwise or in the opposite direction around the bottom hinge;
• To carry out such manipulations with the lower corner, it is necessary to perform similar actions;
• In the case when damage to the seal has occurred from below, it is required to slightly raise the sash. To do this, you need to tighten the bottom loop with a hexagon. Accordingly, if the seal is damaged from above, you need to twist the top loop;
• If the case is serious and the adjustment of the loops does not give the desired result, cardinal methods will be required. Remove the glazing beads and place a plastic gasket, one or more, between the double-glazed window and the profile. Proceed with caution, because if you do something wrong, then the warranty on the door is void;
• If you have read all our recommendations, but are still afraid to do a facelift on your own, then call the master. When he comes, try to remember all his manipulations and, if possible, learn the secrets of craftsmanship in order to subsequently carry out repairs on your own.

Photo 4. Adjustment process

When to Adjust

Don't wait until your door sags completely. It is much easier to fix the problem when it is in its infancy, otherwise you risk breaking the balcony sash. In order to determine whether adjustment is needed or not, it is enough to do some simple manipulations.

Take a sheet of paper and place it on the frame, then close the door and pull the sheet. Such actions must be done around the entire perimeter of the frame. Pay attention to how much effort you have to pull the sheet out of the frame. In the place where it slips out too easily and quickly, it blows with a 100% guarantee.

Photo 5. Plastic door

Another simple method will help identify the problem of sagging in the bud. Close the door and trace the outline with a simple pencil. Now open the door and see if the door moves relative to the box. If not, then everything is in order, if yes, then adjustment is necessary.

Conclusion

Please note that the prevention of sagging balcony doors is simple and understandable for everyone. Following our recommendations, your balcony will last a long time, which means you will save money and nerves.

The list of functional adjustments of a plastic balcony door, their features and ways of setting. The main problems of an incorrectly configured door and options for their elimination are described.

Adjustment of the balcony sash of the entrance overlap

Adjustment of accessories of plastic cloths

Every owner of a typical design should be able to properly adjust the plastic sheet. The need to intervene in the structural component of the door may arise from the first day of installation, as well as in subsequent years of its operation.

After all, often in the summer season the doors to the balcony are constantly left open, which leads to a slight but noticeable sagging of the canvas, which can ruin the door frame, and, in the end, make it impossible to close the structure. It is quite possible that the manifestation of slotted gaps and drafts, with a tight sealed position of the door, which has a bad effect on the insulating ability in general. So, a brief digression into the essence of the setting is needed, which allows you to establish the correct operation of the door mechanisms.

L-shaped key "hexagon"

Adjusting the canvas without the required necessary list of tools will be quite problematic and will take a long time. So what you need to have on hand:

1. L-shaped key "hexagon" 4 mm, and preferably the entire set (since the sizes of the screws may be different);
2. Pliers (for turning the eccentric);
3. Cross screwdriver.

Setting the position of the plastic structure panel

Balcony sash adjustment

The beveled door leaf can be adjusted by twisting the hinges. The number of loops on a typical design, as a rule, is no more than two pieces. The bottom hinge adjusts the sash in four directions: left, right, down, up.

In order to adjust the lower sash, namely raise or lower, you must:

1. From the outside of the door, find and remove the protective cover of the hinge;
2. Determine the desired screw at the top of the hinge;
3. By turning the key, raise the sash (turn clockwise), or lower (turn counterclockwise), to your preference.

This type of setting is used to eliminate shuffling in the lower and upper parts of the canvas, due to its raising or lowering.

Bottom hinge adjustment

You can adjust the bottom hinge by moving the sash to the left or right as follows:

1. To begin with, find the required mechanism from the inside (or rather side) side of the door frame. It is very clearly visible when opening the door;
2. Next, use the same hex wrench to adjust the departure of the sash to the left (turning counterclockwise) or to the right (clockwise).

In this way, it can be possible to adjust the position of the web relative to the vertical, and avoid lateral rubbing. This mechanism must run parallel to the top hinge, which also contains a side adjustment.

Door hinge adjustment

Setting the upper hinge is similar to adjusting the lower one, but the fundamental difference is the placement of the twisting mechanism directly on the side of the leaf, this is due to the "ventilation" function, in which the door leans forward, holding only on the lower hinges and a fixed device. The design feature of the double-glazed window was also influenced by the “slit ventilation” function, activated by turning the handle by 45 degrees. Its essence lies in the safe ventilation of the room, with the locks closed.

You can get acquainted with the adjustment on the officially filmed videos of the manufacturer.

Setting the door leaf pressure

Setting

The pressure adjustment determines how tightly the door leaf closes. To check the pressure, it is necessary to carry out a small but important test:

1. Take a regular sheet of paper;
2. It is placed between the sash and the door frame, so that it would be possible to interact with it;
3. After closing the door, make an effort to extract it;
4. Repeat the procedure for all areas of collapse.

The test result is considered successful if the control paper is pulled out with some force (too much pressure is not desirable, as the seal wears out quickly). In another case, if the sheet is pulled out freely, or does not hold at all, it will be necessary to adjust the door closing.

The pressure setting is carried out using special side fittings, or rather the eccentrics installed there. Closing pressure is adjusted by eccentrics, the number of which depends on the completed web. Usually there are no more than two or three of them.

The adjustment plan for standard (oval) trunnions is as follows:

Pin adjustment

1. The area (or the entire canvas in particular) is analyzed where the sash does not close tightly;
2. The required eccentrics are searched for in the desired area of ​​the door hardware;
3. We clamp the eccentric with pliers, with a smooth movement we turn it to the left or right side, weakening or strengthening the clamp, respectively.

The trunnions can have a completely different shape and design, but the meaning of adjusting the closing pressure is the same - this is a rotary mechanism that increases the distance of the trunnion from the center of the drive. Thus, bringing closer and further away (depending on the side of the scroll) the sash from the door frame. Adjustment can be carried out with a hex wrench, a screwdriver, or simply by hand, it all depends on the type of trunnion, which come in the following varieties:

• mushroom eccentric;
• Cylinder eccentric;
• Eccentric under an asterisk;
• Roller eccentric (adjustment by hand).

There are so-called hidden hinges on the swing frames, which press from the side of the door frame. The hinges have a special hexagon screw, by turning which it is possible to push the clamp closer or further than the counterpart, thereby increasing or decreasing the pressure.

1. Adjustment of plastic balcony doors must be carried out and adjusted at least twice during the operational year. Especially in winter and summer periods. The pressure setting should be as follows: in summer - weak pressure, in winter - strong. This will prolong the life of the seal.
2. Competent care of accessories, in fact, is just as important as the installation of a balcony door. Often, after installation, they forget to thoroughly clean all surfaces, especially the upper part of the fittings, as a result of which the door deteriorates and does not close properly.
3. The door closes, but the handle does not turn all the way. Method of elimination: adjustment of fittings, lubrication, cleaning.
4. Viewing the provided video on the Internet will somewhat facilitate understanding of the essence of regulating structures made of plastic. All adjustment of plastic balcony doors is clearly described in training videos, online manuals. A high-quality video will give a real idea of ​​​​the essence of the setting.

Almost everyone is now trying to change old wooden balcony blocks for new plastic ones. After all, such structures are more attractive in appearance, do not lose this quality over time, better protect the room from the penetration of cold or, conversely, hot air from the outside. However, even the most expensive PVC structures have an unpleasant feature: at some intervals, they require adjustment and adjustment of the pressure. Let's find out on our own, without resorting to specialists.

When is adjustment of plastic balcony doors needed?

Adjustment of plastic doors to the balcony is carried out if the following violations in the operation of the mechanism are noticed:

• it is necessary to make an effort to open;
• closing the doors on the balcony, you can feel how the canvas clings to the door frame;
• the handle of the lock is loose or, on the contrary, it turns too tightly;
• if the lock is open, the door swings open spontaneously;
• blowing from under the closed door.

The detection of these symptoms indicates the neglected state of the plastic structure and the need for adjustment. It is possible that simple adjustment will not help, repair or replacement of some parts will be required, which entails extra costs. To avoid such a situation, we recommend that the doors on the balcony be adjusted regularly and in a timely manner. Violations can be identified in several simple ways.

Methods for identifying the need to adjust plastic structures

You can check if the door structure needs to be adjusted using simple steps.

1. Do not fully close the door leaf. If it is not held in its original state, but begins to open / close on its own, then it's time to adjust.
2. Stand on the opposite side from the opening direction. Using a simple slate pencil, circle the edges of the door. Now open the balcony, take a closer look at your "drawing", if the lines you have drawn are parallel to the edges of the door frame, there is nothing to worry about. Otherwise, it's time to get the tools.
3. Clamp a notebook or newspaper sheet with a balcony door, try to remove it. How much effort did you have to put in? Repeat this manipulation should be in different places. Everything is fine with the clamp and adjustment is not needed if the same efforts were made to pull out the sheet.

How to adjust plastic balcony doors?

Before you start adjusting the balcony doors with your own hands, make sure you have the following tool available:

• screwdrivers of different sizes, flat and cross-shaped;
• pliers;
• keys with different profiles;
• yardstick;
• plastic gaskets with a self-adhesive layer;
• erasable marker or pencil.

In some cases, it may be necessary to have a liquid plastic that hardens upon contact with air.

Directions for adjusting plastic doors

This process is carried out in several directions:

• frontally;
• horizontally;
• vertically.

We propose to consider each of them in more detail.

Horizontal adjustment

Temperature fluctuations can cause deformations, due to which it is difficult to close the doors, they begin to rest against the mechanism. Closing is possible only with considerable effort. However, these actions are undesirable, because by doing so you provoke further deformation.

To adjust, you will need to tighten the door hinges. This is done using the H4 hexagon.

1. Insert the tip of the screwdriver into the adjustable screw on the side. Access to it is located on the lower side plane of the door hinge.
2. Pull the sash to the hinge by tightening the screw.

Thus, you will be able to achieve a sash displacement of 1 cm to the right or left. If necessary, a similar adjustment is made with the upper loop. After that, closing problems should disappear.

Vertical adjustment

Sagging does not allow the door to be opened for ventilation, it begins to touch the threshold when opening and closing. You can correct the situation by adjusting the height of the hinge. Actions are performed with a loop located below:

1. Remove the protective cap from the hinge.
2. Insert a screwdriver into the hole located in the upper end, tighten the screw clockwise. If the door, on the contrary, needs to be lowered, the action is carried out counterclockwise. Almost always 2-3 turns is enough.

Not all PVC constructions have hexagonal holes, you may need to use an asterisk wrench.

Front setting

The pressure control mechanism depends on the product modification:

• On the side opposite from the hinges, eccentrics can be located at the end of the door, they must be turned with the help of improvised tools.
• A number of models have a trunnion on the fittings. It is turned with pliers. Maximum pressure can be achieved if you give it a direction perpendicular to the door block.
• In some cases, it is necessary to move the reciprocal bar. To perform this action, use the hex screw located under the bar.

• By thoroughly cleaning the surface of the fittings, monitoring its condition, you will increase the service life of the entire PVC structure.
• If the turn of the handle does not reach the end when closing, clean, lubricate and adjust the fittings.
• Opening limiters, microlifts will help reduce the frequency of adjustment.

You can find out some additional nuances of the process of adjusting plastic doors by watching the video below.