Hello everyone,
In our house, we have a double-wing patio door in the living room and a single-wing door in the kitchen. Now we have to decide between a standard threshold (about 8cm (3 inches)) and a low threshold (about 2cm (0.8 inches)). The lower threshold would come with an additional cost.
It seems that the higher threshold is more common among members here. I wanted to ask if anyone has a low threshold and how their experience with it has been.
Regards,
Alex
In our house, we have a double-wing patio door in the living room and a single-wing door in the kitchen. Now we have to decide between a standard threshold (about 8cm (3 inches)) and a low threshold (about 2cm (0.8 inches)). The lower threshold would come with an additional cost.
It seems that the higher threshold is more common among members here. I wanted to ask if anyone has a low threshold and how their experience with it has been.
Regards,
Alex
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Doc.Schnaggls24 Mar 2015 14:06ypg schrieb:
Before they change us, that’s what we thought Ours are made of granite. The landscaper we trust really did a thorough job and suggested a granite for the terrace flooring that is visually almost identical to the window sills.
The only difference is that the window sills are polished, while the terrace slabs have a rough finish.
We also wanted a threshold-free transition to the terrace (lift-and-slide door to a wooden terrace with a cavity underneath). We were told that we absolutely have to maintain the 5cm (2 inches) height difference.
Now, some of you here seem to have a solution without a threshold. I’m confused. Could you please provide more details on how it is possible to avoid the threshold?
Now, some of you here seem to have a solution without a threshold. I’m confused. Could you please provide more details on how it is possible to avoid the threshold?
EveundGerd25 Mar 2015 20:34Both of our patio exits are installed the same way as Doc.Schnaggls'.
However, we were offered the option of a low threshold with the possibility to lay the patio slabs over the threshold area. This would have required a plastic waterproof membrane and drain rails on each side.
For the front door, we decided to use this option; for the other two exits, I don’t find the window sills problematic.
However, we were offered the option of a low threshold with the possibility to lay the patio slabs over the threshold area. This would have required a plastic waterproof membrane and drain rails on each side.
For the front door, we decided to use this option; for the other two exits, I don’t find the window sills problematic.
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Bauexperte26 Mar 2015 00:42Good evening,
Regards, Bauexperte
milkie schrieb:Honestly? If I were you, I would be more concerned about the lift-and-slide element. A sliding element – admittedly more expensive – would definitely be the better investment, as it is more durable in daily use.
(Sliding lift-and-slide door to wooden terrace with cavity underneath).
Regards, Bauexperte
Bauexperte schrieb:
If I were you, I would give more thought to the lift-and-slide element. A sliding element—admittedly more expensive—would definitely be the better investment, as it is more durable for everyday use. Sorry, I don’t quite understand. What do you mean by sliding element? The lift-and-slide door was already expensive enough. The windows are already installed, so nothing can be changed there anymore.
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Doc.Schnaggls26 Mar 2015 08:04What exactly is a pure sliding door panel?
I am only familiar with two types:
1. The door is lifted via a lever and then slid.
2. The door is lifted via a lever, tilts inward during this process, and is then slid while hanging only at the top in the frame and guided at the bottom.
Are these doors also available without the lift function?
Regards,
Dirk
I am only familiar with two types:
1. The door is lifted via a lever and then slid.
2. The door is lifted via a lever, tilts inward during this process, and is then slid while hanging only at the top in the frame and guided at the bottom.
Are these doors also available without the lift function?
Regards,
Dirk
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