Balcony Door: Things to Know About Balcony Doors

Balcony doors, much like patio doors, are often made largely of glass. The frames are usually made of wood or plastic, or a combination of either material with aluminum. The lower-maintenance option is a plastic frame, whether with or without aluminum. It also offers excellent thermal insulation and can be fitted with security hardware that provides burglary protection. An aluminum outer shell gives you greater creative freedom, as it is available in a wide range of colors. Wood is particularly attractive from an aesthetic standpoint, but it only provides good thermal insulation when combined with aluminum and insulating foam.

There are single balcony doors as well as double balcony doors, meaning two doors that can be opened in opposite directions, creating an especially large glazed area that allows plenty of natural light into the apartment or house. This lets you enjoy a bright living space filled with sunlight throughout the day. It also makes it easier to move large objects onto the balcony, such as a spacious wooden table. A completely different and particularly modern option is the sliding door.

Burglary Protection for Your Balcony Door

Like a patio door, a balcony door is one of the more vulnerable entry points of a house when it comes to burglary protection. However, it has the advantage of usually not being located on the ground floor, meaning a burglar must first gain access to the balcony before attempting a break-in. In addition, balcony doors can be protected quite effectively.

Both Sides Must Be Protected: The Lock Side and the Hinge Side of Your Balcony Door

There are rod locks specifically designed for windows and glass doors, which are attached to the handle and secured at two locking points above and below the door. A rod lock protects your balcony door against both forced pressure and prying attempts. It also prevents burglars from simply breaking or cutting a hole in the glass and operating the door handle from the inside. So-called mushroom-head locking cams (burglary-resistant fittings with mushroom-shaped pins), installed on the lock side of the balcony door, also provide effective protection against forced entry.

On the hinge side of your balcony door, it is possible to install a protective device that makes the door especially resistant to pressure. Whenever you want to tilt the balcony door open, this device must be unlocked, but that is its only disadvantage. Otherwise, it remains active at all times and continuously protects your door.

Security Film Against Glass Breakage

No matter how well you protect your door against being forced open or pried apart, glass doors always have the disadvantage that the glass can be shattered. However, there is also an effective solution against burglars in this case: security film. While it cannot prevent the glass door from being damaged, meaning you will still incur repair costs, it significantly hinders the intruder because the film keeps the shattered glass together. The criminal would need special tools to cut through the film; otherwise, they cannot proceed and will often be forced to abandon the break-in attempt.

Deterrence Through an Alarm System

Even though balcony doors can be secured and are generally located at an elevated level, they will probably never be as secure as a robust front entrance door. To startle and deter intruders, you can install an alarm system and connect it to the balcony door. If someone attempts to break in, the alarm will emit loud warning signals and often drive the burglar away.

Extra Tip: Lock the Interior Room Door

It is worth locking the room that the balcony door leads into when night falls or when you are away on vacation. Even if a burglar manages to gain access through the balcony door, they will then face another locked door and will not be able to move freely through the house. Most burglars will give up at this point and flee, especially if an alarm is sounding and/or they have already made noise by breaking the glass.

Schlüsseldienst München – Mario Pichelmaier Is Your Partner for Effective Burglary Protection

We are Amper Aufsperrdienst, an experienced and professional locksmith service for the Munich region. Our expert locksmiths are highly knowledgeable when it comes to burglary protection technology, and if you are interested in securing your home as effectively as possible against break-ins, you have come to the right place. From the front door to windows, basement doors, patio doors, and balcony doors, we secure every area that could potentially provide burglars with easier access to your property.

We would be happy to visit your home and inspect it thoroughly to determine where specific security measures would be most effective. Many people assume that the front entrance door is the most important element to secure. In reality, this is often not the case. Secondary entrances, such as balcony doors, are frequently more attractive to burglars and therefore require even greater protection. Give us a call and arrange an appointment for a security vulnerability assessment of your property.

You can be 100% confident that all security components we install come exclusively from reputable manufacturers. We source our products from trusted security companies whose products we know well and have been installing with confidence for many years. These companies include IKON, GERA, BURGWÄCHTER, ASSA ABLOY, ABUS, DOM Sicherheitstechnik, KABA, IKON, EVVA, ISEO, BASI, and BKS.

Amper Aufsperrdienst Won’t Let You Down: Your 24/7 Locksmith Service in Munich and Surrounding Areas

Not only do we equip your home with high-quality security technology for effective burglary protection, but we are also there for you when it comes to classic locksmith services, such as opening a door after you’ve locked yourself out or lost your key. If your lock is old and needs to be replaced with a modern one, we are the right people to contact.

As an emergency locksmith service, we are available and ready to respond 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This naturally includes every public holiday, from ordinary Sundays to Christmas holidays and Good Friday.

Our around-the-clock availability is one of our major advantages. Another is our careful and highly professional workmanship, and a third is our fair and transparent pricing policy.

Locksmith Services at Guaranteed Fixed Prices

We offer guaranteed fixed prices: We will tell you over the phone exactly how much our service will cost. The price we quote is the exact amount that will appear on your invoice— not a single cent more. You can rely on that completely. Of course, additional charges may apply in certain circumstances, for example if we need to assist you during the night or on a public holiday, but we always communicate these costs openly and transparently so that you know exactly what to expect.

From door opening services and lock replacements to professional burglary protection for your balcony door: Amper Aufsperrdienst is your locksmith service for Munich and the surrounding area, available 24/7 and typically on-site within approximately 30 minutes!