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No balcony door is complete without fittings. And if until recently it could be closed only by means of ordinary latches, now the best solution is a double-sided handle on the balcony door, which allows the canvas to be hermetically slammed when leaving the balcony for smoking, hanging clothes or observing the surrounding landscapes.

Balcony handles in the "TBM-Market" store

If you are looking for quality pens at an affordable price, pay attention to the assortment of the TBM-Market online store. In our collection you can find a large selection of door sets made by well-known manufacturers Internika, Roto and others. The plastic balcony handles presented in the catalog are durable, attractive and have ensured the functional operation of the balcony door for many years.

Depending on your preferences, you can choose products in the following parameters:

• pin length - from 30 to 90 mm;
• color - white, brown, bronze, gold, silver;
• fixation angle - 90º;
• additional functions - the presence of a blocker / key that prevents intruders from getting inside.

In the manufacture of balcony handles, modern materials (metal, environmentally friendly PVC) are used, which are resistant to mechanical stress and adverse weather conditions. The headsets are unpretentious in maintenance and can be easily cleaned from street dirt and dust with a damp cloth. Due to the variety of colors, you can choose them to match the balcony structure or according to the overall design of your interior.

Advantages of a double-sided handle for a balcony door

In contrast to the standard single-sided handle, the double-sided balcony handle is more reliable in operation and can significantly reduce heat loss in winter. If there is no latch outside, then when you exit to the balcony it is impossible to close the door tightly behind you, as a result of which cold air enters the room. Our fittings contribute to the airtight closing of the canvas, which significantly increases the comfort in living and helps to save on heating.

By deciding to buy a double-sided handle for a plastic balcony door, you can forever get rid of the likelihood of staying locked on the balcony. There are many known cases with internal one-sided handles, when small children accidentally closed the door behind their parents or a loyal dog locked the owner, watching him through the glass of the balcony door. With double-sided headsets, such problems will not arise, because they can be easily unlocked from the outside!

Comfortable purchase conditions and favorable price

The company "TBM-Market" is aimed at creating maximum comfort in the purchase and providing customers with favorable conditions for the purchase of goods. Convenient store interface and an extensive range of handles for plastic balcony doors make it possible to significantly simplify the selection of products and place an order in the shortest possible time.

Using our service, you can get many significant benefits:

• high quality products, confirmed by appropriate certificates;
• competent advice from specialists on the selection of a suitable headset;
• fast delivery of the order in Moscow or regions of the Russian Federation;
• a wide range of payment options - from cash to electronic payments.

Whether you need a single plastic balcony handle or a wholesale batch of goods, we guarantee a mutually beneficial cooperation and quality service to every customer anyway!

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Any, even the best, door installed in an apartment or any other room cannot perform its functions without installing fittings on it. Recently popular PVC doors are no exception. In particular, without a handle for plastic doors, the leaf will not be fixed in the closed position, it will be inconvenient to open it. Without other fittings, door operation may be difficult or impossible. For example, without hinges, a swing door cannot be hung and used for its intended purpose.

The article will consider the types of handles for plastic doors, their features and installation procedure. In addition, the main types of latches that can be installed in a set with handles will be described.

Types of pens

Handles are one of the most important pieces of hardware. They make life much easier and more convenient. In addition to their functional advantages, handles can also be used as decorative elements, highlighting the interior features and delighting with their beauty.

It is not known exactly when handles appeared in a person's life and who invented such an important element of fittings today. The first information about them appeared in the papyri of ancient Egypt, which were written 4 thousand years ago. Over the years, the fittings have become better, more functional, many of its types and varieties have appeared.

The main impetus for the development of pens came in the last century, after the Second World War. It was at this time that plastic doors began to appear, for which they used completely different handles than for wooden and metal doors.

In the modern sense, handles for plastic doors are not just staples that must be pulled to open the door, but a whole mechanism that carries various functions.

There are two main types of such mechanisms on the market. The first type is mobile. These handles are also referred to as lanyard handles. The design feature is that the handle is associated with a locking mechanism. To open the doors, it is necessary to turn it or push it.

The second type is stationary. In this case, the handle is a fixed structural element that is not associated with the lock. Stationary knobs are widespread, as well as staples and shells.

The last variety should be described in more detail. They are mounted only when a normal latch is installed on the door, which fixes its position. Otherwise, in a strong wind or in a draft, the door may open and the glass unit may break. As a rule, the place of installation of this type of hardware is the outer part of the balcony door.

This handle received the name "shell" for a reason. It looks a lot like a clam shell. It can be made from both plastic and aluminum. Manufacturers strive to make such fittings invisible.

Installation is carried out anywhere on the canvas. The main rule is the convenience of opening in height. Fasteners are carried out using ordinary self-tapping screws, which, after screwing in, are closed with decorative caps. Installation is very simple.

Such a pen is also called a "smoker's pen". It is designed specifically for plastic doors that lead to the balcony. With its help, you can enter the loggia and close the door behind you. The interesting name is due to the fact that such pens are usually used by smokers. In most cases, this piece of hardware is included in the standard door equipment.

Depending on how the handles are mounted on plastic doors, overhead or mortise models are distinguished. Overheads are fixed on the outside of the canvas. Mortise are fixed in a cavity specially cut on the canvas.

The most common types of pens on the market are:

• The handle is a fold, which is inherently rotary. The handle is turned to open the locking mechanism. There are also push options. Such mechanisms can be installed not only on plastic doors, but also on ordinary interior doors;
• Staple handle. In the event that locks are installed on the door, such a handle is installed only in order to be able to pull it in order to open the door.

Various technologies are used for the production of handles for plastic doors. This allows you to make different versions of products from a variety of materials with different shapes and appearances. Used materials such as PVC, various metal alloys. The color can be completely different, which implies complete freedom for creativity.

Modern pens can become a real decoration for a house, apartment, or any other home. There are also design options that are made according to individual orders. They can be very beautiful, but also very expensive.

Balcony handles

One of the most common places for installing plastic door handles is a balcony. This is due to the fact that plastic double-glazed windows are commonly installed on balconies, with which PVC doors are in good harmony. Various color options can be used, but generally white is used.

This does not prevent you from installing handles of any color that will match the overall interior and style of the room. For the production of fittings, the same material is used as for plastic windows, as well as for window handles. This allows windows and doors to be in harmony with each other.

The handles can be installed only indoors, or they can be duplicated on the other side, on the balcony itself. It should be noted that this can allow intruders to enter the apartment from the outside, through the balcony (on the lower floors of houses or on the very top).

In order to protect property from thieves, handles for balcony canvases are equipped with locks. In addition, such products will not allow small children to enter the balcony, since this is a rather dangerous place for games, especially in the absence of external glazing.

In most cases, a handle designed for a plastic balcony door has the same features and characteristics as a handle for an interior or entrance plastic door. This can be verified by examining the list of materials that are used for the production of this type of fittings.

The canvas on which the fittings are installed can be one-piece, solid, made entirely of plastic, or equipped with various inserts made of glass or other materials. This allows you to create many ideas for design, in which handles play an important role.

An important role when installing fittings on the balcony is its resistance to external environmental conditions and reliability. In winter, severe frosts come, in summer - sweltering heat and humidity. Plastic feels great in all weather conditions - it does not break, does not crack, does not react to moisture.

Replacement and repair of the handle for the balcony door

The main load when opening the doors falls on the handle. Unfortunately, if used improperly, this piece of hardware may not withstand and break.

Do not think that the handle installed on a plastic balcony door is not very durable. Its strength is sufficient to withstand serious loads, to provide the ability to open the door in any, the most difficult conditions. There are times when people do not calculate the effort when opening the door, for example, being irritated by some circumstances and the handle breaks.

In this case, there are two options - repair or replacement of the handle. In addition, the handle can become trivially loose, for this it will need to be "tightened".

Consider the main steps that must be taken in order to repair a loose handle or replace a broken one. Such actions do not require any specific knowledge and skills, as well as complex tools. An ordinary screwdriver is enough. If you plan to install the handle from the outside of the room (on the balcony), you will also need a drill, or a screwdriver with drills of 3 and 8 mm.

First of all, we will consider how you can eliminate the play of the handle. It often appears during long-term operation of doors, this is due to the fact that the fastening is weakened by the handle (the screw is unscrewed). To correct this deficiency, the handle is moved to the open position (horizontal). Then you need to squeeze and turn the plug, which covers the screws. Using a screwdriver, the bolts are tightened, after which the handle again works flawlessly.

Before installing the plug back, check the operation of the handle by closing and opening the mechanism. If all is well, the plug is returned to the attachment point.

Let's move on to replacing the handle. There is nothing complicated in the procedure for removing and installing this type of hardware for plastic balcony doors. First of all, the handle is exposed to an open, horizontal position. Similar to the method already described above, the plug is removed. Using a screwdriver or screwdriver, the bolts that hold the structure are removed. After that, the pen is removed and replaced with a previously purchased new pen. Fixation is carried out using the same fasteners.

The handle is installed in the same way. So, there is nothing complicated in the procedure for installing the hardware in question on a plastic door.

Latches for doors

The handle for a plastic door in the open state cannot keep the leaf from opening. In such cases, the installation of a special latch is required.

The following types of latches are widely used:

• Roller. This option works as follows. When the roller enters the groove, a spring is triggered, which latches the mechanism. This is the most reliable and preferred option. On the other hand, if the web sags, the latch requires adjustment;
• Falevaya. The principle of operation of this latch is similar to the roller one, with the exception that not a roller is used, but a special rectangle (beveled). To open the door, you need to mount a rotary handle on it;
• Magnetic.

The most convenient and proven option. The good thing is that it always works - regardless of whether the door is skewed or not. Installation can be carried out at any height, and closing is realized by using the attractive force of two magnets. The advantage of such a latch is that the magnetic mechanism does not wear off and is practically eternal.

The latches work well with the previously discussed smoker's handle, which allows you to pull the door before the latch mechanism of any design is triggered.

So, the choice of handles for plastic doors is not great, but they all have their own characteristics. They are easy to install and convenient to use. If problems arise, the fittings can be easily replaced with a similar one.

One of the reasons for replacing the handle of a balcony door may be its breakage. This is facilitated by: improper care, too frequent and rough pressing, poor quality of parts. To avoid repeating the error in the future, you need to understand how to choose the right pen. Such fittings can be classified according to the method of opening, installation principles and the presence of several sides. The easiest way is to install the handle on one side, however, on the other, you will need to provide a holder or clamp for the door frame, otherwise the door will not close if you are on the other side of the handle.

How to choose and install a handle and lock for a balcony door

If the balcony is well glazed and is used as an extra room, the balcony door will often be used. Over time, this can cause the handle to break or seize.

To prevent such unpleasant moments or choose a high-quality new pen, you must be able to choose the right one. After all, the modern market offers them in a huge range. Moreover, it must meet your requirements and be reliable in operation for a long period.

What are the balcony handles

Currently, it can be made not only of plastic, but also aluminum, cermet or fiberglass. The use of these materials makes it possible to produce products with sufficient strength and reliability in operation.

But one of the main requirements for balcony handles is good resistance to high humidity, temperature extremes and ultraviolet radiation. They should also provide easy and simple locking of the balcony door, especially if the balcony or loggia is on the ground floors.

Varieties of handles for balcony doors

They can be roughly divided into several categories:

• one-sided;
• bilateral asymmetric type;
• with anti-burglary function;
• with conventional built-in locking mechanism;
• shell;
• petal.

They can also be classified by installation method, appearance, material, shape, color.

The handle can be installed on any balcony door made of various materials, both from its two sides, and from one.

The single-sided handle is generally quite simple in design. It is easy to use. It is installed in cases where it is required to open the door from one side only. One-sided handles are in great demand due to their convenient operation and simplicity of shape and design.

Reversible balcony handles are traditionally made with identical shapes on both sides. They are connected, as a rule, using a special metal rod. This type of plastic handle is certainly more convenient to use.

The reversible handle is usually made with a certain asymmetry. Both halves have the same appearance on both sides of the door. This type of handle is more practical due to the equipment with a special mechanism made of a durable steel grade.

Door fittings with anti-burglary function are installed on the doors leading to the balcony or loggia, located on the lower floors. A special mechanism allows you to protect the premises from various unauthorized intruders.

A metal or plastic handle with a simple locking device is installed mainly in families with small children. This allows you to exclude the child's unwanted exit to the balcony.

A simple plastic structure called a petal is most often used on the outside of the door. Usually the toffee is made of the same plastic as the door itself. It is not equipped with a locking mechanism. Small self-tapping screws are used to fix the petal-type handle. From above, the mounting holes are closed with a decorative cover.

This shut-off device can significantly reduce heat loss, which is most important on cold days.

The "shell" handle (also called "toffee") can be purchased in two types: plastic or aluminum. Traditionally, it is installed from the outside of the balcony. The handle for balcony doors of this type allows you to conveniently cover the exit to this room from the outside. For example, if you want to smoke on the balcony or loggia. It can be easily fixed to the door using short self-tapping screws.

Installation of handles on balcony doors

Installation of door hardware such as "shell" or "petal" does not require a lot of skills and a lot of time. You only need to have a hand-held electric drill and a screwdriver. Since they are installed from the outside of the balcony, there is no need to remove the main handle. To fix them you need:

• will determine the place of installation;
• put a handle on this section of the door;
• mark the mounting holes and drill them;
• tighten, through the fixing bar, self-tapping screws in them;
• close the mounting holes with a decorative strip.

It is a little more difficult to install a double-sided handle on a plastic balcony door.

Before performing such a procedure, you must prepare:

• screwdriver;
• with an electric drill;
• grinder or hacksaw for metal;
• a set of the installed handle.

Sequence of work:

1. 1 remove the standard handle;
2. 2 markup of the place for mounting the metal square of the installed product;
3. 3 using an electric drill and a thin drill, it is necessary to drill through the profile of the blade;
4. 4remove the metal hardware strip from the end of the balcony door;
5. 5 Drill a hole for the connecting square;
6. 6 make a groove in the end of the web for installing the rotary locking tab of the lock;
7. 7 you must first assemble the handle and measure the permissible length of the square;
8. 8 using a grinder or a hacksaw for metal, cut off excess from it;
9. 9finally assemble the handle on the door, mark the holes for the fastening screws;
10. 10 drill them up to 3.5 mm in diameter;
11. 11 securely fix the double-sided plastic handle using self-tapping screws and holes drilled for them;
12. 12Cover the mounting holes with decorative trims.

Installation of the double-sided handle is complete.

Sometimes, as a result of insufficient or improper care of the lock and handle on the balcony doors, they begin to turn badly or just stick. This problem can arise if moisture gets inside the locking mechanism. So that this does not lead to the fact that the handle is broken - its lock sometimes needs to be treated with grease, just by dropping 1-2 drops inside.

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Pvc balcony door handle: do-it-yourself selection and installation. How to replace an external lock

Balcony doors made of plastic have become part of the everyday life of modern people. They are strong enough, reliably protect the room from cold and dust, do not need painting and difficult maintenance. A handle for a balcony door must be sufficiently wear-resistant, withstand temperature extremes, high humidity and ultraviolet radiation, and also have a comfortable handle.

Varieties of balcony handles

Depending on the purpose, there are several categories of handles for PVC balcony doors:

• One-way swivel with locking mechanism. This model is identical to the window handle and is the most common option for the inside of a balcony door. The locking mechanism is set in motion by turning the handle to a horizontal position. The design also has ventilation and micro-ventilation modes.
• Double-sided handle. It has handles both on the outside and on the inside. The locking mechanism is driven by any of the handles. This is very convenient when there are small children at home who can accidentally lock one of the parents on the balcony. Because the balcony door overlaps the doorway, there is little room outside for the standard handle, so the outer handle of the double-sided handle is narrower than the regular handle or has an irregular shape.

• Anti-burglary handle. When trying to penetrate from the outside, the locking mechanism is blocked. It is advisable to use such a structure on the lower floors and at the exit to the terrace.
• Handle with lock or lock. A key lock or pushbutton lock built into the handle prevents the handle from turning. This mechanism is usually installed to prevent young children from going out onto the balcony. Locking mechanisms are usually not installed on plastic balcony doors.
• Stationary handles - shell and petal. The shell is made of aluminum, the petal is made of plastic. They are installed from the side of the street so that you can close the door, for example, while smoking, so that smoke does not go into the room. You can also install a bracket handle from the side of the balcony, but this is inconvenient.

Material and appearance

The most popular option is the plastic balcony handle. This is a fairly durable and reliable option for home use. In public places, metal fittings are recommended. Well-known manufacturers use alloys of aluminum, steel, and brass. Metal handles are available on the market in a wide variety of colors - shades of silver, gold, bronze and others.

For those who prefer luxury in the interior, models with handles richly decorated with glass, ceramics and wood are suitable. If you need a simple white handle, you can purchase a metal structure covered with durable plastic using a special technology.

The handles also differ in the shape of the handle. There are models specifically for blinds, where the handle is very close to the sash. In some cases, curved handles are a convenient option.

Latches for balcony doors

There is one more element that should be considered when installing balcony handles-latches of different designs. Their function is not to lock the door, but to keep it closed. If you push on the door or pull on the handle, the latch gently pops out of the groove and the door opens.

There are several types of latches:

• Roller. It is a ball or roller recessed into a metal plate and supported from the inside by a special spring. On the side of the door, a metal plate with a groove is mounted, where the roller gently enters.
• Magnetic. It consists of two elements - metallic and magnetic. Latches from renowned manufacturers provide silent, click-free locking.

• Falevaya. The door is secured with a latchbolt. The set includes a special handle with which the door opens.

Installation of different types of handles on PVC doors

Installing a handle on a plastic balcony door does not require special knowledge and skills, and the minimum required tools: screwdrivers, a drill with drills, a screwdriver.

Installation of one-sided handle

A one-sided handle on the balcony is usually installed in cases where the old one has broken, which must first be removed. The sequence of actions is the same as for dismantling the window handle.

After that, we proceed directly to the installation:

1. We insert the handle into the hole and bring the locking mechanism to the "open" position. To do this, turn it until the sash opens.
2. Then we take out the handle and insert it horizontally.
3. We tighten the screws all the way. A loosely screwed handle will wear out faster.
4. We close the fasteners with a decorative strip.

Mounting the double-sided handle

So that the door can be opened and closed from both sides, it makes sense to tinker and install an asymmetric two-sided model.

The installation process consists of the following steps:

1. First, remove the old handles and bring the mechanism to the "open" position. On the inside of the door, we see three vertical holes. The middle hole, which is for the square of the handle, needs to be transferred to the outside.
2. When drilling a hole, it is important not to damage the fittings of the lock. There are 2 ways to do this. In the first case, we drill a through hole with a 5 mm drill from the inside, and then drill it outside with a 10 mm drill, not reaching the lock mechanism. The second method is easier: before starting work, we take out the lock and make all the holes.
3. Insert the handle from the outside and mark the holes for the fasteners. This can be done with a pencil or a bright marker. We drill them with a drill of the required diameter.
4. We put the lock fittings in place, if they were taken out, insert the outer handle into the holes obtained in a horizontal position and look at the length of the square. If necessary, cut off the excess with a grinder.
5. We put on the inner handle and tighten the bolts. We close them with a decorative plug.
6. We check the work of the pen. The door should close easily and tightly, the handles should not wobble. Mounting the handle in a horizontal position

Installation of stationary handles

Stationary petal handle or shell - easy to install. The most important point is the position of the handle. Before installing, you should attach it in different places and choose the most comfortable position. After that, we drill two holes for the fastening bolts, fasten the handle and close the fasteners with decorative caps or a plug.

Installing the latch

If there is a smoker in the family, a latch is a good option for securing the door from the outside. It should be installed if there is a petal or shell on the outside. This simple device will ensure tight closing of the door and protect the room from cold and tobacco smoke.

Mounting the magnetic latch

This type has a clear advantage over the others: the absence of friction between the elements of the mechanism ensures a long service life. In addition, even if the door has sagged, the magnetic latch continues to securely hold it in place. The door is closed completely silently.

The installation of the latch consists in screwing the magnetic plate onto the door frame, and the counter metal strip on the end of the door. Usually the holes for fastening the planks are aligned with the holes for standard door hardware. First, we screw the plates loosely and check how the latch works. After making sure that everything is in order, we tighten the fasteners to the end.

Roller latch assembly

Sometimes apartment owners prefer to install a latch in the form of a roller on the plastic door, which, when closed, goes into the groove on the door frame. The disadvantage of this mechanism is that when the door sags, you will have to adjust it, and, possibly, reinstall the striker.

Installation is carried out in the same way. The plate with the roller is attached to the end of the door, and the striker is attached to the door frame.

To use the balcony was easy and pleasant, you need to carefully consider the door locking system and the functionality of the door handles. And, of course, the fittings must match the style of the room, be beautiful and comfortable.

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A double-sided handle for a balcony door, a handle on a plastic balcony door is broken - how to change?

One of the most successful components of the door hardware is a double-sided plastic balcony handle. It allows you to close the door both from the inside and outside.

If a double-sided handle is installed, there is no need for a latch on the balcony door and a "petal" handle. This type of handle consists of two parts, working synchronously. It allows you to close the balcony door not just tightly, but hermetically.

At the same time, it can be installed only if the balcony or loggia is glazed and reliably protected from the penetration of unauthorized persons.

Otherwise, any intruder, once on the balcony (especially if the apartment is on the lower floors), can easily open the door and enter the room. But if, nevertheless, there is a need for just such a handle, then in this case a double-sided handle for a balcony door with a key will bring more benefit.

What are the benefits of a double-sided handle?

The door closes tightly, as the hardware firmly engages with the striker. Thus, it cannot be opened even by a draft.

• There is no risk of accidentally locking someone out onto the balcony. This is especially true for families with small children.
• You can be sure that there is no draft in the room.

Before installing a metal-plastic balcony door, you should consider in advance the mechanism for closing it when you exit to the balcony (into the loggia). However, if, for some reason, the installed mechanism did not fit, it is quite possible to replace it. For example, the latch and petal handle can always be changed to a double-sided handle. In this case, the handle may look somewhat different from the factory one, but this will not in any way affect its functionality. IMPORTANT! The reversible balcony handle ensures a complete seal.

More than 60 years have passed since the first plastic windows appeared on the US and German markets. Over the years, their design has undergone many improvements. The handle remains an unchanged structural element throughout this time - the main control element for the mechanism of a plastic door or window. And the question of consumers is just as old - how to independently change the handle on a plastic balcony door or window.

Relevance of the topic

Replacing the balcony handle is not an idle question and not because of the whim of the consumer. It is the handle that accounts for the entire power load applied by a person to actuate the opening-closing and folding mechanism of the plastic structure. The balcony is definitely not the most visited place in the apartment.

In theory, the load on the balcony handle should not be very high. But in life it happens that it is on it that people try to relieve their irritability and it ceases to fulfill its functions - to serve the opening of a plastic balcony door and can simply break down. In this case, it requires either repair or replacement. Two other cases when the question of replacing the handle arises are: a change in the design concept of the room, when instead of the standard one made of white plastic, the consumer wants to see a handle in the style of Louis XIV on the miracle of XXI century technology, or the installation of an additional handle on the street side of the balcony, which is simply not provided for by the design of most manufacturers due to the fact that the balcony door is nothing more than a plastic window enlarged in vertical dimensions. And it is not customary to install handles on windows from the street side.

With the advent of children who know the world in the house, striving to climb anywhere and twist everything that is possible, it becomes relevant to replace the existing balcony and window handles with handles with fixing elements (locks).

These are the main reasons why reading this article may be useful and interesting for you.

Of all the types of repair that plastic structures may require during operation, this type of repair is the simplest.

It does not require any special knowledge or special tools. An ordinary Phillips screwdriver is enough to remove the balcony handle. When installing an additional handle on the street side of the balcony, you will additionally need a drill (screwdriver) and a pair of ∅3 and ∅8 mm drills.

Eliminate the looseness of the handle

During operation, the screw fastening may loosen, and the handle will begin to dangle. To eliminate this defect, it is necessary to set the handle to the "open" position - strictly horizontally to the floor surface, then slightly squeeze and turn by 90 ° the decorative rectangular plug at the base of the handle, which covers the heads of the self-tapping screws. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the loosened handle fastening until it stops.

Check its performance by turning it up and down several times, and then return the decorative plug to its place.

Replacing a Broken Handle

As in the case of the elimination of looseness, if the handle is broken, set it (or its remnants) to the "open" position.

We turn the decorative plug at the base of the door by 90 ° and completely unscrew the screws securing the handle.

After that, we take out the broken handle together with the square core on which it is mounted. We insert a new handle, pre-selected, and corresponding in size to the replaced one and fix it with the previously unscrewed screws.

Installing a handle with a locking mechanism (lock)

It doesn't matter what floor you live on - on the first or the very top.

A window and a balcony for a child is always a place of increased risk and it is the parents' task to take measures so that the child cannot open it on his own.

According to the technology, replacing an installed handle with a handle with a lock is identical to replacing a broken handle and does not require additional explanation.

Installing the handle from the street side

Since balcony doors are essentially large windows. Then all their design and accessories are completely consistent with each other. Since it is not customary to install handles on the windows on the street side, this tradition smoothly passed on to the balcony doors. If there is no technological hole in the PVC profile for the second handle, then the manufacturer does not bother himself with reconfiguring the equipment, taking care of the convenience of the consumer.

And the fact that the handle on the street side of the balcony is very necessary is known to all users of plastic doors. Someone ties the ropes and holds the door, constantly opening by a draft, while they are on the balcony. Someone, using all the power of their lungs, calls on the help of household members with a request to close the balcony door. Those who were accidentally closed on the balcony find themselves in the most ridiculous and absurd situation. There is no way to go out on your own. The situation is especially piquant - if it is winter outside, and the frost is below -30 ° C.

All these points encourage users to install an additional handle on the outside (street) side of the balcony door, making it double-sided.

The operation is not complicated at all and does not take much time. All you need to do is buy a handle from the appropriate hardware manufacturer installed on your balcony door. If it is difficult to find a company with a similar name, you can install a handle from another company. The dimensions of the socket for the square core and the location of the mounting holes for the self-tapping screws on most handles are the same.

To install a new one, you must first remove the handle located on the side of the room as described in the paragraph "Replacing the broken handle". Take out the handle with the square core on which the handle is attached. Through the resulting hole - drill a ∅4 mm hole and then drill it from the street side with a ∅8 mm drill - so that the square core of the outer handle can freely enter. Insert the square core of the outer handle into the hole and check that it works by turning it up and down. After that, mark with a bright felt-tip pen the places for attaching the handle. Drill holes with a 2-3 mm drill so that the self-tapping screws are easier to twist, and fix the outer (street) handle. Turn the bezel 90 °. Reinstall the handle on the room side in the same way.

After this simple and not complicated operation, those who like to smoke on the balcony will no longer have to notify other residents of the apartment about their desire, and those who like to conduct private conversations in the fresh air will be able to retire tête-à-tête on the balcony, closing the door behind them with a double-sided handle. ...

Instead of conclusion

In this article, we examined the cases in which replacement is required - if the handle is broken, or the handle of a plastic door leading to the balcony is repaired. The operation is technologically extremely simple and not time-consuming. Requiring a minimum of tools and professional skills.

It is within the power of almost any user, without the involvement of service providers.

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What is the best balcony handle: 4 popular types + repair and replacement

You may not even notice how often you use the handle on your balcony door. It can be one-sided and two-sided, with a lock, "shell", with different types of locking systems. And it doesn't matter if you have a plastic balcony handle or a ceramic one, you need to be able to repair it or replace it if necessary. I will talk about the types of balcony handles, as well as the features of their replacement in this article.

Most popular types

Handles can be classified into two types:

1. Stationary... They are not associated with the lock, and most often they are only needed to pull on them so that the door closes or opens. They can be made in the form of staples, "shells" and other shapes.

In the photo - plastic brackets without locks and latches

1. Movable... They are associated with a door lock, can be rotary or push.

In addition, handles differ in shape, color, material from which they are made, method of installation (for example, mortise or overhead). Of course, the main quality should be convenience - this accessory should fully cover the needs of the owners in functionality. But also the handle on a plastic balcony door can become a real work of art and complement the apartment.

View 1: double-sided

If you do not need to open / close the balcony from the side of the loggia, a single-sided handle is best. But you can also choose a two-sided option, it will be more convenient to use the loggia with it.

Such handles are most often based on a strong metal mechanism, which provides the solution with strength and durability. It is important that the closing grooves are of high quality and made of materials that are not sensitive to corrosion.

Installing a double-ended handle will take more time and skill than a single-ended handle, so if you don't have the experience or the tools you need, leave it to the professionals.

The double-sided balcony door handle is more convenient to use. But from a security point of view, this is not the best option, since the door can be opened from the side of the loggia.

Installation instructions for double-sided model:

1. Carefully remove the standard handle from the door.

1. We drill through the door profile with a thin drill. As a result, we have three holes at a distance of 2-3 cm from each other.
2. We remove the accessories. This can be done by unscrewing the mounting screws.

1. The central hole (out of 3 pre-marked with a thin drill) must be reamed with a drill with at least 8 mm.
2. After that, we measure from the central hole the required distance for the fasteners (this can be done by attaching the fastener to the profile and making notes). Then, with a drill with a diameter of 6 mm, we drill two mounting holes.
3. We install the fittings in place. Install the handle, tighten the fastening screws and mount the plugs.
4. Installation completed!

Roughly the same procedure must be followed if the handle breaks on the balcony and needs to be replaced, I will tell you more about this below.

If after installing a new handle there are problems with the seal: it touches or the door closes worse, just cut off the excess part of the seal in the area of ​​the fasteners with a knife.

View 2: bracket

This handle is installed on balcony doors not only in homes, but also in offices, shops, etc. Most often it is a metal structure that is attached to the profile in two places using brackets, but there are also plastic varieties.

It is difficult to install locking mechanisms directly on the bracket, so it makes sense to mount it on those doors that are already equipped with a reliable latch.

Type 3: smoker's pen

The model, which allows you to keep the doors closed without slamming, received the symbolic name "smoker's handle". Going out onto the balcony, you can only slam the door slightly, and smoke or cold air will not get inside the apartment. Such a mechanism is equipped with a magnet.

In this case, the structure will remain in the open position, and in order to exit, you will only need to lightly push the door.

Type 4: "toffee"

If you installed a one-sided model on the balcony, then there may be a problem with exiting the loggia, because the handle will only be from the side of the apartment. In this case, you can mount a special "petal" on the outside of the door to close or open the door from the outside.

It is also called "toffee", because it performs only this function, or "shell". This element can be made of aluminum or plastic, as a rule, parts are made to match the color of the door or loggia (the most popular colors are white or brown).

How to choose a balcony handle?

Models for a balcony door can be made not only from metal or plastic, but also from glass, cermets, fiberglass.

Inside the structures, fittings are used designed for opening. In addition, the mechanism can be additionally equipped with a lock and other mechanisms that protect against unauthorized access.

This is especially true for residents of the ground floors and families with children, as the lock will help protect the house from burglars or prevent kids from accidentally opening the door.

What qualities should the fittings have:

1. Resistant to temperature changes. It is often colder on the balcony than in the apartment, especially in autumn and winter, so plastic, metal or other material should not be affected by temperature changes. It is also desirable that the coating of the product does not fade due to sunlight, this is especially true for those whose loggia faces the sunny side.

1. Resistant to moisture. If condensation forms on the door, the fittings should not be damaged by rust.
2. Ease of operation of the locking mechanism. The easier it is to interact with the lock from the side of the apartment, the better. Going out to the loggia to hang up your laundry or enjoy the beautiful scenery, you will not want to fiddle with the locking mechanism for a long time.

Replacement + repair

Sometimes the handles break. Depending on the complexity of the damage, they can either be repaired by hand or replaced. In case the product begins to dangle, it is worth checking whether the screws are tightly screwed.

For this you need:

• turn the handle to the "open" mode (so that it is parallel to the floor);
• squeeze out the rectangular plug over the self-tapping screws;
• turn the mechanism 90 degrees;
• loosened heads of fasteners, which "hide" behind the plug, must be screwed in with a Phillips screwdriver;
• then return the plug to its place;
• double-check the performance of the structure.

How to replace a broken pen:

1. We place the handle in the "open" position, slightly remove and turn the plug.

1. We unscrew the screws, take out the product.
2. We insert the pre-sized structure into the ready-made holes from under the previous handle, screw in the self-tapping screws.

1. We fix the decorative plug.

1. We check the functionality of the door.

Output

In the article, I talked about the most common types of handles for a balcony door, and also shared tips for replacing and repairing them. I think now it will not be difficult for you to choose a suitable part, replace or repair it. You will find more visual information in the video in this article. And I'm waiting for questions in the comments - write!