Historic-style 2-leaf patio door, opening outwards

Double patio door with a heritage-inspired design

Heritage-style double patio door, outward opening

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

Opening style

Outward-opening door leaves

Material

Pine or oak

Glazing

Coated insulating glass with warm edge and argon fill

Marking

CE marked

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Everyday opening and use

The leaves of this patio door open outwards. This affects both use of the passage and furnishing of adjoining areas. Open leaves take up no swing space indoors; outdoors, however, sufficient clear movement space is needed. Position patio furniture, planters and other movable items so the door can open fully and without obstruction.

The double-door unit divides the passage into two leaves. A special size and proportion rule applies to an asymmetric version, explained in the following section. Assess this arrangement against the planned overall size. Also consider how walkways, furniture and clear outdoor space interact with the door opening.

The specification includes SPILKA and ASSA hardware and 3-point locking. You can also select a handle from the available range. Because the handle is used regularly and shapes the appearance of the door, it is worth considering alongside the colour, timber species and glazing-bar or panel design.

For a well-organised everyday layout, it helps to think through typical use situations. If the passage will be used frequently, consider walkways and loose items on both sides. Where heritage character is the priority, the glazing-bar or panel design may carry more weight.

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Construction and component dimensions

The construction details provide the technical basis for specifying the patio door. The frame is stated as 105 × 57 mm and the door leaf as 76 × 78 mm. These figures expressly describe the dimensions of the individual components. They should not be understood generally as the depth, width or height of the complete door element. A 14 mm dimension is specified for installation drill holes.

A special proportion applies to an asymmetric double-door version: at the minimum size of 1080 mm, the fixed leaf measures 381 mm. As the overall size increases, this leaf increases proportionally at a 2:1 ratio, 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 chosen to match the intended design. For a clear enquiry, identify the hardware, handle and locking separately so the handle selection is not confused with the specified construction hardware.

The patio door is CE marked and includes a 5-year warranty. 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 is included only in the relevant designs; other versions are fully glazed and available with or without glazing bars.

When planning dimensions, distinguish clearly between component dimensions, the overall size and leaf proportions. Frame, leaf and installation-hole measurements describe individual construction points, not automatically the required building opening. The stated minimum size and proportion rule for the asymmetric version do not replace a full site measurement. A clear enquiry should therefore list opening dimensions separately and state whether an asymmetric division is required.

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Assessing the intended opening correctly

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

Because both door leaves open outwards, the clear movement area outside is a distinct planning point. Check the swing area against patio furniture, balustrades, steps, planters, lights and other building elements or objects. This concerns not only the closed door position but its whole movement path. A clear passage when closed does not show whether the leaves can move outwards without obstruction.

The immediate setting around the opening should also be recorded inside. Although the leaves do not swing inwards, wall junctions, floor transitions and the intended walking route can matter to planning. If the door will provide a frequently used transition, a simple sketch of the inside and outside helps. Mark the viewing direction so the intended 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 lets the elevation, intended proportion and measurements be related clearly without confusing the internal and external views.

If a door is already installed in the proposed location, photographs can illustrate the context. They do not replace measured information. Also record features of the surroundings that affect the external opening path. This ensures the made-to-measure specification describes not just the opening, but the movement space actually available for the outward-opening leaves.

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Colour and overall visual composition

The available colour selection allows the patio door to be coordinated with the façade, windows and other building elements. State the desired colour as clearly as possible in your enquiry, using the exact name from the available selection. This makes allocation easier and is more reliable than general descriptions such as “light”, “classic” or “dark”.

For the overall visual effect, consider the 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 changes the balance between transparent and closed areas. A vertical division in turn changes the layout of the fields. These differences affect how strongly individual lines and solid surfaces stand out in the door’s appearance.

Pine and oak are the specified timber species for this patio door. Include the timber species in the design coordination and state clearly which material the preferred version should use. Images are useful for orientation on form and division; for colour, the exact name from the available selection is decisive.

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

If you want to coordinate existing windows, doors or façade elements, compare especially the linework, rhythm of divisions and colour effect. Heritage character need not come from the greatest possible number of details: depending on the building, a bar-free or gently divided version can work just as well as a composition with several glazing bars and a panel. Choose the appropriate named design and coordinate the colour and handle with it.

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Overview of related product types

Not every project opening requires the same door or window type. Depending on the required operation, shape and use, sliding or folding doors, a fixed door sidelight, panelled doors or fixed-glazed windows may provide a suitable addition. Related products help you plan different openings with an appropriate product type for each.

“Sliding doors” and “Siegenia sliding doors, side-sliding” move the door leaf sideways, offering 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 to measure with colour and handle options.

The “single fixed glazed door sidelight” is a fixed, non-opening sidelight that can add a glazed area to a door opening. The “outward-opening entrance door with panel” combines an outward-opening door leaf with an MDF panel, while “internal doors with panel” are right- or left-hinged door leaves for indoor use. These separate product types each offer their own designs and construction versions.

For non-opening window areas, “fixed-glazed windows” and “fixed-glazed round windows” are available. Both product types are fixed glazed and can be supplied with 2- or 3-pane insulating glazing. The round window adds a distinct geometric accent, while the fixed-glazed window allows a range of 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 sidelight, Outward-opening entrance door with panel, Internal doors with panel, Siegenia side-sliding doors, Fixed-glazed windows, Fixed-glazed round windows.

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Prepare your enquiry step by step

Start by giving the position for which you are enquiring about the patio door a clear name. If several doors are planned, use short, easy-to-understand names such as “living-area patio door” or “extension patio door”. This makes it easier to allocate dimensions, sketches and design preferences reliably to the correct opening without presuming technical properties.

Then record the dimensions of the intended building opening and add a sketch with a clearly stated viewing direction. If an asymmetric version is intended, show the leaf division clearly in the same view. Also note balustrades, steps, lights, planters or other conditions relevant to outward opening. Photographs can help illustrate the spatial context.

Next, choose the complete 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 matter. Do not use an abbreviated description if it would leave the intended design unclear.

Add the preferred 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 selection. 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 information for internal inconsistencies. Viewing direction, leaf division, design name and panel details should match. Keep building-opening dimensions separate from the measurements of individual components. A compact overview listing 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. This patio door is available made to measure. For a useful enquiry, we need the dimensions of the intended building opening and details of the preferred 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 from the available selection.

Is there a handle selection?

Yes. In addition to colour selection, a handle selection is 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 the preferred version should use, 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. Other listed designs combine a panel with horizontal, or with horizontal and vertical, glazing bars.

What are the glazing features?

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

Which direction does the patio door open?

The double patio door opens outwards. Plan enough clear outdoor space for the swing area, taking account of patio furniture, planters, balustrades, steps and lights.

What should I prepare for my enquiry?

A clear set of opening dimensions, preferred design, glazing, colour and handle is helpful. If a panel is required, please state this explicitly. Photographs can support the description, but do not replace accurate measurements.

Plan your heritage-style patio door

Prepare the dimensions of the intended opening, your preferred colour, 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.