Historic-Style Patio Door, 2-Leaf, Outward Opening

Double patio door with a heritage-inspired design

Heritage-style patio door, double-leaf, outward opening

A made-to-measure patio door with two outward-opening leaves, several named glazing-bar and panel designs, plus colour and handle options.

Opening type

Outward-opening door leaves

Material

Pine or oak

Glazing type

Coated insulating glass with warm edge and argon filling

Marking

CE marked

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Opening and everyday use

The leaves of this patio door open outwards. This affects both use of the passage and the arrangement of adjacent areas. Open leaves need no swing space indoors; outdoors, however, sufficient clear space is required. Position patio furniture, planters and other movable items so that the door can open fully and without obstruction.

The double-leaf unit divides the opening into two door leaves. An asymmetric version has specific dimensions and a proportional rule, explained in the following section. Assess this division against the planned overall size. Also consider how routes, furnishings and clear outdoor space interact with the door opening.

The specification includes SPILKA and ASSA fittings and 3-point locking. You can also choose a handle from the available selection. As the handle is regularly used and contributes to the door’s appearance, consider it together with the colour, timber species and glazing-bar or panel design.

For a well-organised daily routine, it is worth thinking through typical use situations. Where the passage will be used frequently, consider routes and the placement of loose items on both sides. If heritage character is the priority, the glazing-bar or panel design may carry greater weight.

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Construction and component dimensions

The construction details provide the technical basis for specifying the patio door. The outer frame is stated as 105 × 57 mm and the door leaf as 76 × 78 mm. These values expressly describe the dimensions of the individual components. They should not therefore be understood generally as the depth, width or height of the complete door unit. Mounting holes are stated as 14 mm.

An asymmetric double-leaf version follows a specific proportional rule: at the minimum size of 1080 mm, the inactive leaf measures 381 mm. As the overall size increases, this leaf increases proportionally at a ratio of 2:1, with 1 representing the narrower leaf. This rule applies to the asymmetric version and should be considered together with the intended overall dimensions.

The door is fitted with SPILKA and ASSA hardware and 3-point locking. The handle is one of the selectable details and can be specified to complement the desired design. For a clear enquiry, name the fittings, handle and locking separately, so the handle selection is not confused with the construction-specified hardware components.

The patio door is CE marked and includes a 5-year manufacturer guarantee. Pine and oak are the available timber species. Together with the required size, glazing, colour and design, these details form the main points of the configuration. A panel belongs only to the relevant designs; other versions are fully glazed and available with or without glazing bars.

When planning dimensions, keep component measurements, overall dimensions and leaf proportions clearly separate. Outer-frame, leaf and mounting-hole dimensions describe individual construction points, not automatically the required structural opening. The stated minimum size and proportional rule for the asymmetric version also do not replace a full site measurement. A clear enquiry therefore lists opening dimensions separately and states whether an asymmetric division is required.

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Assessing the intended opening

A made-to-measure patio door begins with a clear assessment of the intended structural opening. Do not record only one measurement; examine the opening at several points. Walls, floor build-up and adjoining elements can affect the usable situation. Documented opening dimensions should remain separate from measurements of individual door components, so frame details and overall planning are not confused.

As both leaves open outwards, clear movement space outside is a separate planning point. Check the swing area against patio furniture, railings, steps, planters, lights and other components or objects. This concerns not only the door when closed, but its full path of movement. A clear passage when closed does not show whether the leaves can move outwards without obstruction.

The immediate area around the opening should also be recorded indoors. Although the leaves do not swing inwards, wall junctions, floor transitions and the desired walking route may matter to planning. If the door is to form a frequently used connection, a simple sketch showing inside and outside is helpful. Mark the viewing direction so the required leaf arrangement is not described ambiguously.

For an asymmetric version, show the leaf division clearly in sketches and dimensions. Use the same viewing direction throughout, for example “viewed from outside” or “viewed from inside”. This makes it possible to relate the view, intended proportion and dimensions clearly, without confusing the inside and outside elevations.

If a door is already installed at the intended location, photographs can illustrate the context. They do not replace dimensional measurement. Also record any features of the surroundings that affect the outward opening path. This means the made-to-measure door is described not only by the opening, but also by the genuinely available movement space for its outward-opening leaves.

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Colour and overall visual composition

Use the available colour selection to coordinate the patio door with the façade, windows and other building elements. State the desired colour as clearly as possible in your enquiry and use its exact name from the available range. This makes allocation easier and is more reliable than broad descriptions such as “light”, “classic” or “dark”.

For the overall visual effect, consider colour, glazing-bar pattern, panel and handle together. A door without glazing bars is divided differently from a composition with several horizontal divisions. A panel shifts the balance between transparent and closed areas. A vertical dividing element in turn changes the arrangement of panes. These differences alter how strongly individual lines and solid areas stand out in the door view.

Pine and oak are the timber species specified for this patio door. Include the timber choice in your design coordination and state clearly in the enquiry which material is required for the chosen version. Images are useful for orientation on shape and division; for colour, the exact name from the available range is decisive.

The handle is a small but frequently seen and touched part of the door. As a handle selection is offered, you can choose one to suit the desired overall effect. Check how the specific handle works with the colour, timber species, glazing-bar pattern and panel design, then include the exact handle name in your enquiry.

If you wish to coordinate existing windows, doors or façade elements, compare above all their lines, division rhythm and colour effect. A heritage look does not need the greatest possible number of details: depending on the building, a bar-free or subtly divided version can be as harmonious as a composition with several glazing bars and a panel. Select the appropriate named design and coordinate the colour and handle with it.

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Overview of related product types

Not every opening in a project requires the same kind of door or window. Depending on the desired operation, form and use, sliding or folding doors, a fixed door side panel, panelled doors or fixed-glazed windows may be suitable additions. Related products help you plan different openings with the appropriate product type.

“Sliding doors” and “Siegenia sliding doors, side sliding” move the door leaf sideways and therefore offer a different operation from the outward-opening patio door. “Outward-opening folding doors” consist of folding leaves that open outwards. All three product types are available in pine or oak, each also with aluminium cladding, and can be requested made to measure with colour and handle choices.

The “single fixed glazed door side panel” is a fixed, non-opening side panel that can extend a door opening with glazed area. The “outward-opening front door with panel” combines an outward-opening leaf with an MDF panel, while “internal doors with panel” are right- or left-hinged leaves for interior use. These independent product types each offer their own designs and construction details.

For non-opening window areas, “fixed-glazed windows” and “fixed-glazed round windows” are available. Both product types are fixed glazed and can be made with 2- or 3-pane insulating glass. The round window also creates a distinctive geometric accent, while the fixed-glazed window offers various horizontal and vertical glazing-bar designs.

When planning several openings, note the actual required product type separately for each position. The following selection leads to suitable related products and their respective features. Sliding doors, Outward-opening folding doors, Single fixed glazed door side panel, Outward-opening front door with panel, Internal doors with panel, Siegenia sliding doors, side sliding, Fixed-glazed windows, Fixed-glazed round windows.

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Prepare your enquiry step by step

Start by clearly naming the position for which you are enquiring about the patio door. If several doors are planned, assign short, clear names such as “living-area patio door” or “extension patio door”. This ensures dimensions, sketches and design preferences can be assigned reliably to the correct opening without anticipating technical properties.

Then record the dimensions of the intended structural opening and add a sketch with a clearly stated viewing direction. Where an asymmetric version is planned, show the leaf division clearly in that same view. Also note railings, steps, lights, planters or other circumstances that may be relevant to outward opening. Photos help illustrate the spatial context.

Next, select the full name of the desired design. Record whether the composition should be made without glazing bars, with glazing bars, or with a panel. For glazing bars, the stated direction and number are important. Do not use a shortened description if this would make the intended design unclear.

Add the required 2- or 3-pane insulating-glass construction and list colour and handle as separate decisions. Use the exact colour and handle names from the available range. Also state whether the requested version should be in pine or oak. This keeps material, glazing and visible design details clearly distinct.

Finally, check your selection for internal contradictions. Viewing direction, leaf division, design name and panel details should match. Keep structural-opening dimensions consistently separate from measurements of individual components. A concise overview of position, opening dimensions, intended leaf division, design name, glazing, colour, handle and timber species provides a clear basis for your enquiry.

Is the patio door available made to measure?

Yes. The patio door is available made to measure. For a meaningful enquiry, we need the dimensions of the intended structural opening and details of the desired design, colour, glazing and handle.

Can I choose the colour?

Yes, colour selection is one of the available purchase choices. We will coordinate your preferred colour with you using the available range.

Is there a choice of handles?

Yes. Alongside the colour selection, a handle selection is also available. Include your preferred handle in the enquiry so this choice can be considered together with dimensions, design and glazing.

Which timber species are specified for the door?

Pine and oak are specified for this patio door. State in your enquiry which timber species is required for the chosen version, so material, dimensions, colour and design can be brought together clearly.

Is a design with a panel available?

Yes. The named designs include versions with a panel. There are also designs combining a panel with horizontal glazing bars, or with horizontal and vertical glazing bars.

What are the glazing features?

Choose between 2- and 3-pane insulating glass. The glazing construction includes a heat-reflective coating, a warm edge (CHR) and argon filling. Black rubber is used for the glass seals.

Which direction does the patio door open?

The double patio door opens outwards. Allow enough clear outdoor space for the swing area and consider patio furniture, planters, railings, steps and lights.

What should I prepare for my enquiry?

Please provide a clear overview of opening dimensions, desired design, glazing, colour and handle. If a panel is required, state this explicitly too. Photos can supplement the description, but do not replace accurate dimensions.

Plan your heritage-style patio door

Prepare the dimensions of the intended opening, your preferred colour, chosen handle and suitable design. Also tell us whether you are considering a version with a panel and which glazing you prefer. With these details, we can discuss your enquiry for this made-to-measure, outward-opening patio door clearly and accurately.