ᐅ Minimum width for a double-leaf window or patio door?

Created on: 9 Nov 2015 22:50

We like two-panel windows (without a central mullion). They will probably be made of uPVC. Do such windows make sense at a width of 100 cm (40 inches)? Or are the panels then too narrow and impractical? The same question applies to the patio door: it will be 113 cm (45 inches) wide. Is it possible to have two panels here, or does everything become too narrow?

Best regards, Steffi33

Steffi3310 Nov 2015 12:31

#13

Here is another picture of one of the opened single-leaf patio doors.
It does stick out quite a bit into the room, but it’s probably the better solution:

Terrace area with wooden table and chairs under a pergola; glass doors leading to the kitchen.

Doc.Schnaggls11 Nov 2015 14:34

#14

Hello,

we have patio doors (triple-glazed) measuring 2.34 m by 1.17 m (7 ft 8 in by 3 ft 10 in). Therefore, a single-leaf door should also be easily manageable for you without any issues related to the weight of the element.

Based on the passage width alone, I would not choose a patio door narrower than 80 cm (31.5 inches).

Regards,

Dirk

Musketier11 Nov 2015 16:47

#15

As a former owner of windows with muntins, here’s a small tip:
Make sure to order windows with internal muntins only. Otherwise, you’ll have a lot of fun cleaning the windows.

Steffi3311 Nov 2015 17:13

#16

Oh no... we now also have windows with a vertical Viennese grille. I have absolutely no problem with that... A proper "Viennese grille" just looks better to me.. it’s not so “fussy.” Those narrow internal bars somehow look like they’re from the 90s.. Many single-family houses from that time have that here.. But that’s just my personal taste.. maybe it’s still very modern after all..

Musketier11 Nov 2015 17:41

#17

That’s up to you. We had one vertical and two horizontal muntins, so each window had 48 corners.

Steffi3311 Nov 2015 17:48

#18

48... ??

I get a different result

ᐅ Minimum width for a double-leaf window or patio door?

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