1. Choose uPVC Balcony Door Based on Balcony Size

This is a critical point to consider, as many apartments in Bangalore have limited space.

Choose uPVC sliding doors for balconies if:

• You want easy operation & low maintenance
• The balcony’s width is small
• There is a lot of furniture near the door

The sliding doors are mounted on the frames and do not need space for inward or outward movement, hence saving space.

Choose uPVC French doors for the Balcony only if:

1. There is enough space for the door’s movement
2. If you have a bigger/larger balcony space
3. There is low exposure to the air

The French doors are best suited for living and dining areas where they connect with the indoor & outdoor.

2. Consider Noise Level Around Your Area To Choose Balcony Door

Heavy noise from ongoing construction or main roads due to traffic is a very common issue in Bangalore apartments. You need to get noise-reducing uPVC doors to block the external noise from entering the house. Renolet uPVC doors offer 30-40dB reduction in external noise, ensuring a calmer & peaceful ambience inside.

Noise-reducing uPVC doors:

• Double-glazed uPVC doors(it has 2 layers of glass)
• Triple-glazed laminated glass doors(they have 3 layers of glass.

Make sure the frames are tightly sealed to block outside noise and make your daily living comfortable. The balcony doors offer acoustic functionality. Tight sealing & toughened glasses will insulate your interiors from outside noise.

3. When to Choose Weatherproof uPVC Balcony Doors (Wind & rain)?

As you know, in monsoons, Bangalore gets significant rain, and the mid & high-rise apartments get most affected by the rainwater that enters the rooms. 

In these cases, you can choose:

• uPVC Casement doors are your best option, especially because of their superior sealing mechanism that withstands strong wind & heavy rain splashing. This has multi-point locking, high-quality rubber gaskets & tight frame alignment that makes it weather-proof.
• Sliding doors serve as an alternative to casement doors. They provide tight sealing, which is rain & and wind-resistant.

4. You Must Consider Heat & Sunlight Exposure in Your Area

If you are living in high-rise apartments in Bangalore, you should consider the heat & sunlight exposure in the house. Since the glass covers the majority area,  you should consider the suitable glass type to protect from external heat & sharp sunlight.

Best glass for thermal insulation uPVC doors:

1. Low-E(low-emissivity) or solar-controlled glass
2. Double-glazed uPVC doors
3. Triple-glazed uPVC doors

Suitable uPVC door for balconies:

1. Casement doors
2. French doors
3. Sliding doors
4. Fold-&-slide or Bi-fold door

5. Check for Durability & Strength of the uPVC Doors

Though uPVC doors are better than traditional wooden or aluminium doors, their lifespan depends on the quality. You must choose a durable and robust material that is of high quality.

Top picks for durable uPVC balcony doors:

• Lift-&-slide doors
• uPVC sliding doors
• uPVC casement doors
• Bi-Fold(Slide & Fold) doors

These doors have galvanised steel that provides immense strength, thick profiles that provide better structural integrity & multi-point locking system that ensures safety.

How to understand the durability of uPVC doors? Expert Insight

You might face difficulty in understanding the durability of the upvc doors offered by various brands. Always ask for the guarantee/warranty they offer on the doors sold. That is the primary criterion to decide the durability. The more the warranty more the durability. Typically, any good quality uPVC doors should last more than 25 years in a city like Bangalore.

6. You Must Understand Installation Quality

Even the best quality uPVC balcony doors fail due to a poor installation process. Due to continuous exposure to sunlight, rain & wind, the installation quality becomes the primary checkpoint for a houseowner.  Hence, you must ensure:

• Accurate measurement is taken
• Proper sealing using silicone or foam.
• Quality of materials used.
• Alignment of the tracks & doors in the balcony.

Improper installation can create problems like creaky noise while operation, water leakage, or heating up of the room interiors

7. Choose uPVC Balcony Doors Based on the Apartment Type

You also have to align the uPVC doors for your balcony based on the type of your apartments. Here’s the list of uPVC doors to be used in balconies according to the apartment size & type. 

For smaller apartments

1. uPVC sliding doors for balconies
2. Single or double-glazing doors

For larger apartments

1. French doors or sliding doors
2. Double-glazing doors are recommended

For road-facing flats

1. Noise-reducing uPVC doors
2. Double-glazed uPVC doors

For high-rise apartments

1. Weatherproof uPVC balcony doors

8. Consider the cost of uPVC Balcony Doors in Bangalore

Along with durability, quality, material, and apartment type, cost plays an important role in choosing the right type of uPVC doors for a balcony in Bangalore that is worth the investment. 

uPVC doors come in different price ranges:

• Sliding doors: ₹350–₹1,000 per sq. ft.
• French doors: ₹1,200 to over ₹2,000 per sq. ft.
• Casement doors: ₹450–₹1,200 per sq. ft.
• Bi-Fold doors: ₹500 – ₹1,500 per sq ft.