Single-leaf inward-opening patio door

One leaf for access and a tilt position

Single-leaf inward-opening patio door

A made-to-measure patio door with an inward-opening tilt-and-turn leaf, selectable glazing, and choices of material, colour, handle and glazing-bar design.

Opening function

Inward-opening tilt-and-turn leaf

Materials

Pine, oak, or either with aluminium cladding

Glazing

Insulating glass with heat-reflective coating

Marking

CE marked

01

Operation and everyday use

The patio door has one inward-opening tilt-and-turn leaf. In turn mode, the leaf opens fully inwards for access. The tilt function places the leaf in a second position when you do not want to use the door as a passageway. This model therefore combines two operating options in a single-leaf construction. When planning, remember that both the turn opening and the tilt position are on the inside of the room.

The handle operates the turn and tilt positions and can be selected to suit your chosen finish. State your preferred handle as a separate specification in your enquiry, independently of timber species, colour and glazing-bar design. The fittings are supplied by Roto Frank and form part of the door’s construction. This makes it easy to distinguish the functional fittings from the visible handle choice when specifying the door.

Use the turn opening for everyday access to the terrace. The tilt position is useful when the leaf should not be opened fully. Which position you use at a particular time depends on your room and everyday routine. When operating the door, always move the handle fully into its intended position and keep the leaf’s movement area clear.

Plan the inside area so that the door remains easy to reach. Furniture, curtains, plants and other objects should not obstruct either the handle or the leaf’s swing area. Allow for possible changes to the room layout too, especially where the door will often be used for access outdoors. A room sketch can help you include the required movement space in the layout at an early stage.

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Construction and confirmed component dimensions

The construction consists of an outer frame and one door leaf. Without aluminium cladding, the outer frame is specified as 78 × 82 mm; with aluminium cladding, it measures 90.6 × 82 mm. The door leaf is likewise 78 × 82 mm without cladding and 90.6 × 82 mm with aluminium cladding. These figures relate only to the named components. The overall width and height of the complete patio door are determined separately according to your project dimensions.

The installation holes are specified as 14 mm. This is the measurement of the holes, not an ordering dimension or a size for the building opening. As the patio door is available made to measure, the overall dimensions are set to suit the individual project. In your enquiry, clearly state whether each value refers to the existing opening or to the required door element. This keeps project dimensions, component sections and installation-hole measurements clearly separate.

The material options are pine, pine with aluminium cladding, oak and oak with aluminium cladding. The glazing is sealed with silicone, while the fittings are by Roto Frank. Material finish, glass seals and fittings each have their own role in the product construction. For the appearance, you can additionally select colour and handle, allowing visible choices to be specified separately from structural details.

The patio door is CE marked and offered with a 5-year manufacturer guarantee. Double and triple insulating glass are available. For a complete enquiry, combine the required overall dimensions with your choice of timber species, aluminium cladding, glazing, colour, glazing-bar design and handle. Clearly assigning every detail makes it easier to record the requested made-to-measure door as one complete specification.

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Assessing the intended opening correctly

A made-to-measure patio door begins with careful recording of the intended building opening. Measure the opening at several points and note where each value was taken. Wall build-up, floor junction and adjoining components can be important when interpreting the measurements. Clearly identify your figures as opening dimensions or required element dimensions. If the floor or wall construction will still change, this stage of the project should also be clear from your description.

Because the door leaf turns inwards, its swing area must be included in room planning. Check the route from the closed position to the required open position. Radiators, furniture, window sills, curtains, plants and other fixed or movable elements may all be relevant. The handle should remain easy to reach too. The clearance required for your project depends on the selected dimensions and the specific room situation.

Consider the tilt position as well as the turn opening. The planned furnishings above and directly in front of the door leaf should not obstruct the intended operation. If the door is in a room where the layout changes frequently, mark the movement area on a floor plan or sketch. This makes it easier to keep both access and the tilt function practical when furnishing the room.

When noting dimensions, state which side you are viewing the opening from and where the inside and outside are located. Also record the planned floor build-up if it has not yet been completed. Labelled photographs or a simple sketch can clarify the spatial arrangement. Do not use the frame and door-leaf section dimensions as overall dimensions: opening sizes, required element sizes and construction notes should each be identified separately in your enquiry.

06

Material, colour and visual composition

The patio door’s design results from several coordinated choices. Start by selecting pine or oak and decide whether the timber should have aluminium cladding. Then choose the colour, glazing-bar design and handle. The glass construction also affects the overall specification. Naming each item separately makes it easy to record your desired combination of material, glazing and visible design clearly.

Pine and oak are available both without and with aluminium cladding. This creates four material finishes: pine, pine with aluminium cladding, oak and oak with aluminium cladding. Decide on the material variant before finalising the colour so that the colour choice can be assigned clearly. If you want the door to complement existing windows, doors or the façade, mention these elements as design references in your enquiry.

Colour is one of the selectable features of the patio door. Describe your preferred shade or colour direction as specifically as possible and state the selected material finish with it. Clear reference details or meaningful photographs can help when matching existing building elements. Consider colour, timber species, aluminium cladding and glazing-bar design together to create a coherent overall appearance.

The glazing-bar design determines how the glass area of the single leaf is divided. Without bars, the uninterrupted glass appearance takes centre stage; horizontal bars, or combined horizontal and vertical bars, create a more pronounced structure. Select one of the full design names for this purpose. The handle is another visible selection and is specified independently of the Roto Frank fittings. A sensible order for design decisions is therefore: material finish, colour, glazing, glazing-bar design and handle.

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Which related door or window solution is suitable?

If the inward-opening tilt-and-turn function does not suit your room layout, it is worth comparing other opening types. A single-leaf outward-opening patio door moves the swing area outdoors. Double-leaf patio doors are another product group for projects where two leaves are required. Check material, glazing, dimensions and design options separately for every model, as specifications vary between product types.

For a different movement direction, the laterally sliding Patio Life version is also an option. Its door leaf moves sideways instead of turning inwards like this model. Patio doors in a historic style offer a separate design direction and are available as single- or double-leaf outward-opening products. An outward-opening external door is another category if you are looking for an external door rather than a patio door.

Fixed-glazed windows are intended for areas where non-opening glazing is required. The related selection includes both a classic fixed-glazed window and a round fixed-glazed window. Both belong to the window category and therefore serve a different purpose from the tilt-and-turn patio door described here. They may be of interest if further fixed glass areas are planned for the same project.

When comparing, first decide on the desired product category and movement type: inward-opening patio door, outward-opening patio door, laterally sliding door, external door or fixed glazing. Then compare the number of leaves, material options, glazing and design for the relevant product. The following related products provide suitable starting points:

Patio Life lift-and-slide doors, Single-leaf outward-opening patio door, Single-leaf outward-opening patio door in historic style, Double-leaf outward-opening patio door, Double-leaf outward-opening patio door in historic style, Outward-opening external door, Fixed-glazed window, Round fixed-glazed window.

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Prepare your enquiry step by step

Begin your enquiry with the full product name and a short description of the project. State “single-leaf inward-opening patio door” and explain where it will be installed. Also say whether an existing door is being replaced or the opening is part of a new project. This makes the product type, opening function and basic installation situation clear from the start.

Then add your dimensions and state clearly whether they are measurements of the existing building opening or the required overall dimensions of the door. A labelled sketch can show where the values were taken and which side is inside or outside. Keep these project dimensions separate from the component dimensions for the outer frame, door leaf and installation holes. Mention any planned changes to the floor or wall build-up too.

Next, select one of the four material finishes: pine, pine with aluminium cladding, oak or oak with aluminium cladding. Add the required colour and, where appropriate, explain how the door should relate to existing windows, doors or façade elements. The more precisely the material and colour preferences are assigned to one another, the clearer the desired design will be for further discussion.

The next step is to choose the glazing and glazing-bar design. State whether you require double or triple insulating glass, and use the full name of the selected design. Write “without glazing bars” explicitly if the glass area is not to be divided. For a glass-dividing variant, the words “glass dividing” also form part of the clear description. This records glass construction and visible division reliably as two separate selection points.

Complete your specification with the preferred handle and any project-related questions. A complete enquiry includes the product name, installation situation, clearly identified dimensions, material finish, colour, double or triple insulating glass, the full design name and the required handle. Additional photographs or a labelled sketch can support the description of the spatial situation. This structured order provides a clear basis for further discussion of your made-to-measure patio door.

Is this patio door available made to measure?

Yes. This single-leaf patio door is available made to measure. For your enquiry, send carefully taken dimensions and state whether they refer to the existing building opening or the required element dimensions. Details of the floor and wall build-up, together with a labelled sketch, can further clarify the spatial arrangement.

Which materials are available?

You can choose pine, pine with aluminium cladding, oak or oak with aluminium cladding. It is best to decide on the material finish before matching the colour and to state both preferences separately. This makes clear which timber species is selected and whether the door is to have aluminium cladding.

Which glazing can I choose?

Double and triple insulating glass are available. Both options have a heat-reflective coating, a CHR warm-edge spacer and argon gas filling. The glass seals are silicone. Include the required glass construction together with material, glazing-bar design, colour and handle in your enquiry.

Can the door be designed with glazing bars?

Yes. You can design the single door leaf without glazing bars or with one of the available glazing-bar designs. These include horizontal glass-dividing bars, horizontal bars, and combinations of horizontal and vertical bars. Use the full design name in your enquiry, especially where the variant is described as glass dividing.

Can I choose a colour for the patio door?

Yes. Colour is one of the selectable features. State your preferred shade or colour direction together with the material finish. If existing windows, doors or façade elements are to be used as references, you can describe them too or show them in meaningful photographs.

Can I choose the handle?

Yes, a handle selection is available. State your preferred handle as a separate specification point. The patio door’s structural fittings are by Roto Frank, so the handle choice and fittings brand are separate details within your product specification.

Does this patio door also open outwards?

This model opens inwards with a tilt-and-turn leaf. If you need the swing area outside, compare the separately available single-leaf outward-opening patio door. Check its individual information on material, glazing, construction and design.

How long is the patio door guarantee valid?

The patio door comes with a 5-year manufacturer guarantee. Keep the documents for your order and selected finish so that the product, dimensions and specification can be clearly identified later.

Enquire about your made-to-measure patio door

Tell us about your planned patio door. Send us the dimensions of the intended opening or the required element size, and identify the figures clearly. Add the material finish, double or triple insulating glass, colour, full design name and preferred handle. A sketch or photographs can further illustrate the installation situation. This gives us a clear basis for further discussion of your made-to-measure, single-leaf inward-opening patio door.