Everything You Need to Know About Installing a Pet Door in Your Home

Everything You Need to Know About Installing a Pet Door in Your Home

Everything You Need to Know About Installing a Pet Door in Your Home

Adding a pet door can make both your life and the life of your pets easier. Your pets can go out whenever they need to and you won’t have to set foot outside. If you’re considering adding one, read on to get some great tips from Progressive Insulation & Windows. Then reach out to us at (800) 500-6200 for a no-obligation consultation and estimate.

You can add a pet door to most doors

Many people think that you need a special door for installation of a pet door. The truth is that door mounts for pet doors can be added to storm doors, wood doors, and just about every other type of door. If you don’t want your new door to have a hole in it, then you can even add a pet door through your wall. This is also easier to patch if you end up selling your home. It’s true that walls are thicker but a qualified handyperson is likely qualified to create the small tunnel needed.

You can even add a pet door to a glass door or patio door. Essentially, you’ll just need to have a custom-fit panel in a patio door or a window sash created that can slot into place as the patio door or glass door is partially open.

Choosing the right size may be more complicated than you think

Before installing your pet door, it’s important to make sure that it’s the right size. To start, measure your pet at their shoulder. This will give you the minimum height. To find the width, simply have your dog go out through a regular door at the least amount the door can be open for them to fit. Measure this and that’s how wide the pet door needs to be.

There are security options

Pet doors are generally too small for a person to sneak through, but other pets or even wildlife could potentially get in. To this problem, technology is the answer. There are devices out there that attach to your pet’s color and unlock a lock on the pet door. You could also use a pet door that can be locked by you except when you need it. Slide in security locks and panels are other options.

Protecting your energy efficiency

You do want a pet door but you don’t want to pay for it in decreased energy efficiency. As a result, make sure you choose a pet door that seals securely. There are doors out there that are self-sealing, some with double flaps, and some with magnetic flaps. Install your door away from typical strong winds and don’t install it on a door that gets a lot of sunlight. Add weather stripping to further insulate it. As a final move, you can seal it with silicone caulk.

Do you need help with pet doors or other doors? Do you want to increase the energy efficiency in your home? Then reach out to Progressive Insulation & Windows at (800) 500-6200. We can help you find the perfect door and the perfect accessories for that door.

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