This single-leaf patio door combines heritage-inspired styling with a clearly defined opening function. The leaf opens outwards and can be made to measure for the intended building opening. Different named designs let you match the proportion of glass, glazing bars and any panel to your home’s architecture.
Choose pine or oak, then complete the planned door with your preferred colour and a suitable handle. The insulated glazing has a heat-reflective coating, a warm-edge spacer and argon fill. Depending on the design, the door leaf may also include a panel.
This page covers operation, construction, glazing, design patterns and preparing your enquiry. It lets you consider functional requirements and the desired appearance separately before compiling details for your project.
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Opening function and everyday use
This patio door has one outward-opening leaf. It suits openings where sufficient clear space can be allowed in front of the door for the leaf’s movement. The single-leaf construction can be combined with different glass, glazing-bar and panel designs, allowing you to choose an appearance that suits the architecture.
In daily use, the opening direction affects how you approach the door, operate the handle and use the passage. Consider your usual routes between the interior and patio: if trays, garden equipment or larger items often pass through, the area in front of the outward-swinging leaf should remain clear. Also allow for furniture, planters, steps and other items within the opening area.
The fittings include SPILKA and ASSA hardware with 3-point locking. A choice of handles is available for this visible, frequently used feature. Consider both the desired look and practical operation, and include your handle preference with the timber type, colour and design pattern in your enquiry.
Move the door leaf in a controlled manner when opening and closing, and keep its path clear of objects. Avoid applying unnecessary pressure to the handle, leaf or locking mechanism. As part of normal care, keep accessible surfaces, seals and fitting areas free from dirt. Use cleaning and maintenance products suitable for the particular timber finish, glass and handle.
The design patterns alter the layout of the door leaf, not its outward-opening function. Keep this distinction in mind when comparing versions.
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Construction, fittings and technical details
The door is available in pine or oak and made to measure for the intended building opening. The outer frame profile measures 105 × 57 mm and the door leaf profile measures 76 × 78 mm. These dimensions refer to the stated components and should not be confused with the overall dimensions of the complete door unit.
Installation holes are specified with a diameter of 14 mm. The hardware includes SPILKA and ASSA fittings with 3-point locking. The handle can be coordinated with the overall appearance through the available handle selection. Keep installation information, profile dimensions and building-opening measurements separate in your project documents so every value remains clearly assigned.
The door is available with 2- or 3-pane insulated glazing. The glazing has a heat-reflective coating, a warm-edge spacer marked CHR and argon fill. Black rubber seals secure the glass in the door leaf. Depending on the design, the glazing is divided by glazing bars or combined with a panel.
The patio door is CE marked and comes with a 5-year commercial guarantee, subject to its terms and separate from any consumer remedies that apply. For clear project planning, always record technical information with its component name: 105 × 57 mm for the outer-frame profile, 76 × 78 mm for the door-leaf profile and 14 mm for installation holes. Overall dimensions result from the made-to-measure specification for your project.
Using this technical basis, you can bring together the visible and project-specific features. Select pine or oak, a colour, a handle and one of the available design patterns. Then add the building-opening dimensions and information about the installation situation. This keeps fixed product features, your choices and the building data clearly separate.
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Named design patterns for the door leaf
Several clearly described design patterns are available for this product. They differ in the number and direction of glazing bars and in the combination of glazing and panel. Include the full name of your preferred pattern in your enquiry, together with the timber type, colour and handle choice. This makes the required door appearance easy to identify.
The most understated named pattern is “1 door leaf without glazing bars”. For horizontal division, choose from “1 door leaf, outward opening, with 1 horizontal glazing-dividing bar”, “1 door leaf, outward opening, with 2 horizontal glazing-dividing bars”, “1 door leaf, outward opening, with 3 horizontal glazing-dividing bars” and “1 door leaf, outward opening, with 4 horizontal glazing-dividing bars”. The different names refer to the expressly stated number of glazing-dividing bars.
A further group combines glazing with a closed area. This includes “1 door leaf, outward opening, with glazing and panel”, “1 glazed frame, 2 horizontal bars, 1 panel” and “1 glazed frame, 3 horizontal bars, 1 panel”. These names expressly state both the layout of the glazed area and the panel. Do not apply these terms to patterns whose names do not include a panel.
A particularly detailed arrangement is offered by “1 door leaf, outward opening, with vertical glass, 2 horizontal bars, 1 vertical bar and panel”. It brings together a vertically arranged glass area, horizontal and vertical lines, and a closed area. Compare the illustrated pattern with the proportions of your building opening and the visible lines of the façade.
For your initial selection, distinguish between an undivided appearance, a horizontally divided layout, or a composition of glass and panel. You can then record the complete pattern name. This avoids vague descriptions such as “classic glazing-bar door”, which do not clearly identify the confirmed arrangement you mean.
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Assessing the intended opening
Because the patio door is made to measure, project planning begins with a careful assessment of the intended building opening. Take relevant opening measurements at several points and label every figure clearly. Distinguish between the existing opening, possible connection areas and the desired overall dimensions of the door unit. If you are unsure about a measurement point, note this rather than estimating a value.
The surrounding wall also forms part of the assessment. Record the position of floor junctions, threshold areas, adjoining walls and visible façade elements. Photos from inside and outside, plus a simple sketch, can supplement written measurements. They do not replace precise information, but show how the opening relates to the room and façade.
The outward movement of the door leaf is especially important for this product. Check the available opening area in front of the door. Patio furniture, planters, steps, railings, wall projections and other fixed or movable elements can affect use. Include typical routes between the interior and patio so the leaf can be opened and closed in a controlled way every day.
Document the installation situation with clearly labelled internal and external views. Since left and right can be understood differently depending on the viewing direction, a sketch should always show that direction. Also draw the area into which the door leaf swings outwards and mark nearby walls, steps or other possible obstructions.
If existing components are to be replaced or reflected in the design, document their visible lines and proportions separately from the opening dimensions. Heritage character does not arise from the product name alone, but from the interplay of door division, glazing-bar pattern, colour, timber type and architectural setting. These observations help you choose the right named design pattern.
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Timber, colour and visual composition
Pine and oak are available for this patio door. Decide which timber better suits your project by considering the desired colour, design pattern and neighbouring building elements together. Light conditions, the proportion of glazing and the glazing-bar layout also influence how the finished door unit looks inside and on the façade.
Your colour choice can coordinate the door with the façade, interior, or adjacent windows and doors. Use a clear colour name or another unambiguous reference in your enquiry wherever possible. General requests such as “light”, “traditional” or “dark green” can be interpreted differently. Precise information helps coordinate the timber, colour, glazing-bar pattern and handle as one complete composition.
Next, consider the composition of the door leaf. A pattern without glazing bars emphasises the continuous glass area, while horizontal glazing-dividing bars create stronger linear definition. Designs with a panel combine glazed and closed sections. Use the illustration of the selected pattern to compare its field layout and proportions with your opening and adjoining elements.
For a building with strongly divided window axes, it may be useful to compare the door lines with visible lines in neighbouring components. On a calmer façade, a less divided design may be a personal starting point. These are design considerations rather than technical rules. What matters is the relationship you wish to create between door, façade and interior.
Include the handle in the visual coordination too. It is important for everyday operation, but is also a visible detail on the door leaf. Therefore, send us your colour concept and handle preference together with the timber type and the full design-pattern name. This lets the desired composition for your made-to-measure patio door be described clearly.
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Related door and window types
Depending on the building opening and intended use, other door and window types may also be relevant to your project. First compare the function you need: should one leaf open outwards, is a wider access required, should a leaf slide sideways, or would fixed glazing suit? You can then consider the material, glazing and design of each product type.
For wider patio access, a double-leaf outward-opening version may be suitable. An outward-opening external door and a front door with panel are also available for different entrance situations. These door types differ in construction and design from the single-leaf patio door shown here, so each should be planned using its own product information.
Where the movement type is central, sliding or folding doors may also be relevant. With a sliding door, a leaf moves sideways. The folding door uses outward-opening folding leaves and is described in available patterns with three or five leaves. Compare these functions with the available space, circulation routes and intended use of the transition.
For additional or independent fixed glass areas, consider a non-opening single door sidelight or fixed-glazed windows. The range includes both rectangular and round fixed-glazed windows. Such elements suit projects where light and façade division are planned without another opening function. Their dimensions, materials and design patterns are specified by product.
When planning several elements, create a separate entry for every building opening, including product type, dimensions, timber, colour and design. Shared colour wishes or recurring glazing-bar lines can also be noted as an overall design aim. The related products below use their full catalogue names, allowing you to open the relevant pages for detailed comparison. Heritage-style patio door, double leaf, outward opening, External door, outward opening, Sliding doors, Folding doors, outward opening, Glazed door sidelight, single section, Front door with panel, outward opening, Fixed-glazed windows, Round fixed-glazed windows.
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Prepare your enquiry step by step
A well-prepared enquiry combines building information with clear selections. Start with an unambiguous project name and state the room or façade section where the patio door is intended. Add the measured opening dimensions and mark the viewing direction on your sketch. This keeps building information and product wishes clearly separate.
Then select one of the available design patterns and use its full name. This preserves information about glazing bars, glazing and panel. If you are deciding between several patterns, list them as your first and second preference and briefly note the effect that matters to you, such as a calm glass area, horizontal division or glass combined with panel.
Next, state your preferred timber: pine or oak. Add as clear a colour reference as possible and your handle preference. If coordination with existing windows, doors or façade elements matters to you, include photographs and brief notes. Describe only the features that are genuinely to be copied or considered.
Afterwards, check whether the full pattern name already includes all required details about glazing bars, glazing and any panel. Use this exact designation for the enquiry, keeping dimensions, timber, colour and handle choice separate. This makes clear which details belong to the pattern and which are additional choices for your made-to-measure door.
Finally, check your documents for inconsistencies. Do the pattern name and description match? Is the timber clearly selected? Is there a clear colour reference and handle preference? Are dimensions, sketches and photos labelled clearly? Where several products are involved, each document should be assigned to the correct building opening. Then send us the grouped information so we can clarify the made-to-measure version and remaining choices with you.
Is the patio door made to measure?
Yes. The patio door is made to measure. For a reliable enquiry, we need the dimensions of the intended opening and details of the installation situation. Photographs and a simple sketch can help show the building context clearly.
How should I share my preferred colour?
A colour selection is available. Please give us a clear colour name or another unambiguous reference wherever possible. Consider how it will work with the façade, interior, adjacent windows and other visible building elements.
Can I choose a handle?
Yes, handle selection is one of the available purchase choices. In your enquiry, describe the appearance and handling you prefer. The handle choice is then coordinated with the planned door version.
Does every design include a panel?
No. Some design patterns are fully glazed and differ in their number of glazing-dividing bars. Others combine glazing with a panel. The complete pattern name shows which elements belong to the relevant design, so please use it unchanged where possible in your enquiry.
What glazing is specified for the patio door?
Depending on the version, the door has 2- or 3-pane insulated glazing. The glazing has a heat-reflective coating, a warm-edge spacer marked CHR and argon fill. Black rubber is used for the glass seals.
What ongoing care is recommended?
Clean the timber, glass and handle using products suitable for each surface. During normal maintenance, check accessible seals and fitting parts for dirt or unusual changes. Follow the care instructions for your specific version.
How do I use the design-pattern names when choosing?
The names indicate the glazing-bar arrangement, glazing or panel that identifies a pattern. They describe the design but do not replace a scale drawing. For your enquiry, you can state the complete name of your preferred pattern.
Which related product types can I compare for other openings?
For other building openings, relevant options may include a double-leaf patio door, an external door, sliding or folding doors, a fixed-glazed door sidelight, a front door with panel, and rectangular or round fixed-glazed windows. Plan every element according to its own product details and assign dimensions, material and colour preferences clearly to the relevant opening.
