How to adjust a plastic balcony door

Owners of houses and apartments increasingly prefer to install plastic doors on the balcony. This is not surprising, because they have a modern and pleasant appearance, retain heat well and do not allow street noise.

People who put such doors sooner or later face the problem of exploitation. Even the reliable and expensive plastic constructions installed by professionals need to be adjusted.

It is not always possible to turn to specialists for help. Therefore, you have to solve the problem yourself. This article will help you with this, it describes the main breakdowns and how to fix them.

Causes of malfunctioning plastic doors

As a rule, a breakdown occurs due to a violation of the position of the door leaf. The reason for this is the frequent use of the door. Over time, the moving elements gradually wear out and need to be adjusted. But before setting up the plastic door, it is necessary to determine the cause of the breakdown.

The main malfunctions:

1. The door leaf touches the lower threshold or rubs against it. The reason is the heavy weight of the door. The hinges do not stand up and the whole structure is underestimated. Especially often this happens in the summer, when the door is constantly in the open position.
2. The edge of the door leaf touches the frame in the area of ​​the castle. This is due to exposure to high temperatures - direct sunlight or well-established hot weather. As a result, the door structure is deformed. This problem is fixed by adjusting the loops.
3. The door leaf does not press well against the frame or does not reach it at all. The reason is worn sealing gum. To close the door tightly adjust the clamping clowns, if the problem could not be solved, the seals are changed.
4. The handle drops to the end, but the door does not open. This happens because the locking mechanism is jammed. We have to make more efforts to open the door. As a result, the handle loosens and may break. The problem is solved by changing the lock if it could not be repaired.

Adjusting the plastic balcony door

Today, no one is surprised by PVC - designs. They have long replaced wooden windows and doors in living quarters. But not many people know that any plastic structures need timely adjustment and preventive care. These works are not complicated, so it’s easy to do it yourself.

Necessary tools
Starting to self-adjust, arm yourself with the necessary tool for the "resuscitation" of the balcony door.

You will need:

• flat and figured screwdriver;
• set of hexagons;
• nozzles "asterisk";
• pliers;
• roulette.

Vertical door adjustment
By means of vertical adjustment, the height of the door is changed in relation to the door frame. A symptom of a malfunction is grazing the canvas over the edge of the threshold, a lot of force when opening, the appearance of dents on the upper and lower seals.

The adjustment screw located in the upper part of the loop will help to correct the situation. To adjust the position of the door use a hexagon. If you turn the screw clockwise, the door will rise, and turning in the opposite direction, will fall.

Horizontal door adjustment
In this case, the side clearance of the door leaf is set. To gain access to the adjustment mechanism, remove the plastic pad. At the bottom of the hinge is a screw that helps move the door left or right.

It is enough to make a few revolutions and the door will take its usual position. After adjusting the loops, the hooks in the lock area are eliminated. When touching the threshold, the upper and middle loops are adjusted.

Clip adjustment
It is called frontal adjustment - allows you to set the required tightness of the door to the frame. For the clamping force, special eccentrics are located located in the side: below, in the center and at the top.

The setting principle is the same for all door models. It consists in the following: it is necessary to move the eccentrics closer to the sealing gum of the door. This is done with a hexagon or star screwdriver. If you turn it counterclockwise, the eccentrics will approach the elastic, and the clip will become stronger.

To check the tightness of the door leaf to the frame, use a regular thin sheet. You can take a piece of A4 paper. The leaf is inserted between the sash and the edge of the frame. Then the door is closed and paper is pulled. If the clamp is good, the sheet is pulled out with difficulty.

Elimination of geometric distortions

However, it is not always possible to solve the problem by adjusting only one screw. If they are correctly configured, but the door still does not close well, then you will have to use a different method. It consists in correcting the geometry of the door leaf.

To align the door, a double-glazed window is removed. To do this, with all accuracy, using a chisel, you need to pull out the glazing beads that support the glass. Correction of geometry is done using pre-prepared gaskets. They need to be inserted between the plastic edging and the double-glazed window in certain places. If everything is done correctly, the geometry of the door will become flat. After completion of work, each glazing bead is carefully set to its original place with a rubber mallet.

Lock troubleshooting

The lock on plastic doors is the least troublesome. But periodically you need to follow him. It happens that the handle turns with effort or not to the end. This is mainly due to the uneven position of the door leaf. After the manipulations described above, the malfunction is eliminated by itself. Otherwise, you will have to change the lock.

Knob adjustment
Over time, the pen may become loose. To fix this, turn it ninety degrees. You will see several screws. Tighten them with a screwdriver and the handle will stop hanging.

Plastic Door Fault Prevention

Proper care of the plastic balcony door will allow you to operate it for many years without frequent adjustments. To do this, carry out timely preventive work.

1. Equip the door with a lift and a stop. With the help of the first part there will be no sagging of the door in the closed position, and the second will not allow the hinges to break apart when fully opened.
2. The door itself is heavy, so you should not make a hanger out of it. Some owners of plastic profiles have a habit of clinging to clothes or drying towels. From the additional weight, the door leaf will begin to sag noticeably.
3. Seals should be regularly lubricated with silicone. After processing, the gum tolerates high temperatures well. In winter, do not stick to the frame. As a result, the service life of the seals will be significantly extended.
4. The lock also needs lubrication. A hard-turning handle requires more effort. This will lead to a skew of the door structure, as well as damage to the handle.

The faults described are not complex. The problem of adjusting the plastic balcony doors is easy to solve with your own hands without the help of specialists. Timely and proper care will help to avoid such troubles. Use these simple tips and then in your room will constantly reign warmth and comfort.

Video: adjusting the plastic door to the balcony