In many apartments, plastic profiles are installed on all windows and even on the balcony . And if the window shutters are not very heavy and for many years perfectly serve without repair, the balcony door under its weight often sags and after a couple of years begins to close badly or between it and the wall there are cracks. Therefore, every owner should know how to adjust the plastic balcony door. To do this successfully, you need to carefully consider the door and understand what the problem is. Most often, special efforts are not required to adjust the balcony door with your own hands, since such a mechanism has already been laid in the plastic profile.
For work you will need special plastic gaskets and a hexagonal four-millimeter key. Open the door and examine the condition of the rubber seals. In the place where the door is closer to the frame, they will be crushed and rubbed.
How to adjust the balcony door of PVC?
- If the door has slipped or, conversely, a slit has appeared from below, it is necessary to remove the plastic plug and adjust the screw with a key. If you turn clockwise, the door will go up, and against - go down.
- To adjust the slope at the top, you need to tighten the screw at the top of the door. After removing the plastic plugs, twist the screw with a hexagonal wrench. Independently you need to tilt the door diagonally at the same time as twisting and check if you have adjusted it enough.
- To adjust the stroke of the door, you need to open it wide and remove the lining from the hinges, which are located on the end. Use the key to tighten the screws. Before putting the lining in place, check the result of your work. (Рис3)
- But sometimes this twisting of loops does not help. Then you need to do more complicated "pulling" the door. This can lead to damage to the profile, so only professionals can do it. You need to carefully pull out all the glazing beads and glass with a knife or chisel. (рис4) Then place additional plastic gaskets between the frame and the double-glazed window and return the glass to its place.
- For self-adjustment of the plastic balcony door, you also need to know how to repair the handle, which often breaks. Use a conventional screwdriver to unscrew the screws that hold it and lubricate the swivel mechanism. Sometimes it may be necessary to replace the handle with a new one.
It's also easy to figure out how to adjust the metal-plastic balcony door. The same key you need to tighten all the screws and check if the canvas is loose. It is recommended to lubricate all the rotary mechanisms and your door will again serve you without problems.
