Patio doors and balcony doors » Made-to-measure | heroal (2024)

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Patio and balcony doors are generally located at the back of a building, and therefore not open to public view. More than 40 % of all burglars use the patio or balcony door to gain entry. That makes the patio door the most popular target for burglary, both in one-family and multi-family homes. Therefore, the right burglary protection is very important. When buying a patio door, pay attention to lockable door handles, which make it more difficult for burglars to open the door from inside after having cut a small hole in the window pane. Fittings with mushroom head lock and anti lift devices prevent the doors from being forced upwards or pried open – one of the most common ways burglars enter the home. In addition, the use of penetration-resistant safety glass for balcony and patio elements is to be considered. The German industry norm DIN EN 1627 defines a number of different burglary resistance classes (RC) in order to classify burglary-resistant components used in construction. The police recommend the use of burglary protection class RC 2 for patio and balcony doors.

Patio and balcony doors by heroal are available including resistance class RC 3. They have lockable window handles, mushroom head locks and anti lift devices. This means that a violent perpetrator will not be able to enter a home for at least 5 minutes, per point of attack. A period in which most burglars have long since given up. This means your home is secure, even when you are on your way.

Barrier-free doors with step-free thresholds are not only recommended for wheelchair users and people with restricted mobility, but also reduce the risk of tripping hazards. Patio doors by heroal offer barrier-free access to balconies and patios. French doors as well as sliding and lifting-sliding doors can be designed without thresholds. However, a barrier-free, fully accessible door has to fulfil additional criteria, for example a particularly wide door opening, or the electrical operability of the patio door, so that it can be opened and closed without physical effort. heroal also offers a wide range of solutions for this purpose. According to German industry norm DIN 18040-1, passage widths of 90 cm are recommended; French doors from heroal can be manufactured up to a width of 120 cm. An electric motor, which can interact with all conventional smart home systems, even allows for a large sliding door to be opened and closed without much effort, at the touch of a button or by voice command.

The drainage system heroal DS for French doors and lifting-sliding doors without threshold makes sure that rainwater drains off without any backflow, and that drainage is not impeded. This way, you effectively protect the building against damages due to moisture.

With more than 3,500 specialist partners worldwide, heroal offers an extensive network of professional fabricators. They offer detailed advice on the purchase of your new patio door, manufacture the door according to your requirements, and professionally install and adjust the door on site. If required, heroal specialist partners also take care of the disposal of your old patio door, and offer maintenance and repair services. Use the heroal specialist partner search now, and find a fabricator near you with just a few clicks (no obligations).

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A patio door from heroal offers greatest freedom of design, and, thanks to large glass surfaces, meets top architectural standards and creative designs. For a perfect look of your patio door, heroal offers you the wide range of RAL colours with different gloss levels – and you can also design frames and sashes in different colours, if desired. Thanks to the exclusive partnership with Les Couleurs® Le Corbusier, you can also choose from 63 nature-inspired colour shades, which can be harmoniously combined and create outstanding architectural highlights. With its elegant wooden and concrete looks, the surface technology heroal Surface Design (SD) provides for additional options for creative design.

Patio doors from heroal are suitable for nearly any installation situation and allow for large glass surfaces providing maximum transparency. For example, balcony doors can be created as French doors with one or two sashes, without centre joint or mullion. With heroal sliding and lifting-sliding systems, you can create a wide range of sash combinations, including a 90° corner that can be opened.

Insects such as flies, mosquitoes and wasps are often uninvited guests in your own four walls. Especially in the summer months, patio doors are highly frequented passageways that are often open, but also allow a large number of insects to enter your home. heroal offers various options for effective protection against insects. You can choose between sliding insect screens for patio doors, sliding and lifting-sliding doors, as well as insect screens with a pivoting frame or swing screens for French doors. Pleated insect screens with vertical folding are ideal for very large openings, where sliding insect screens are not possible. Find out more about heroal insect screen systems and their wide range of fabrics now.

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