Dog Screen Doors
Dog Screen Doors:- Let your pet enjoy the freedom to come and go with our versatile and functional screen doors featuring built-in pet doors. These pet-friendly screens are designed to maximize fresh airflow while keeping insects out, making them a perfect addition to any home. Our pet doors are easy to install in various settings, including door screens, regular and sash window screens, and screen enclosures, giving you multiple options to meet your needs.
Choose from a range of pet screen options, including budget-friendly clamp-on models or convenient tool-free ‘Instant’ hanging screens. Our collection accommodates both small and large pets, with various sizes and styles to suit your furry friends. Most of our pet doors are designed for installation in existing screens rather than through a sliding door track, making them ideal for window screens, sliding screen doors, or screened-in porches.
Installing a doggie door in your sliding screen door can be a straightforward option if you’re not particularly handy. However, keep in mind that larger dog doors for screen doors usually need you to drill into the frame for proper stability. If you’d rather avoid drilling altogether, you can opt for ‘instant’ or hanging screen doors, which can be easily installed in regular doors, sliding doors, or French doors without any need for drilling or cutting.
Different Types of Dog Doors for Screen Doors
Hale Pet Door offers a range of models designed to fit various screen door types and needs:
1. Half-Inch or Less Model –
Ideal for screen frames up to ½ inch thick. Featuring a proprietary spline frame, this model ensures secure installation without compromising the integrity of your screen door mesh.
2. Cut Model –
Perfect for screen porches, sidelights, lanais, or screen doors with frames over ½ inch thick. This model includes modified legs and is screwed into place for extra stability.
3. Universal Model –
Designed with channels on all four sides, this model accommodates a wide range of screen door sizes and types. It includes metal retainer clips and is suitable for thicker screen frames.
All three models come equipped with a high-quality flexible flap that seals tightly with strong magnets and weatherstripping. This creates a durable and effective barrier, offering superior bug resistance compared to other products on the market.
Adding a dog door to your screen patio door is a permanent solution that allows your pet to come and go as they please. If you’re thinking about installing a pet door in your patio screen door, here are some pros and cons to consider:
PROS
1. Convenience: A dog door lets your pet relieve themselves whenever they need to, without requiring you to be home for every bathroom break. This is especially helpful if you work outside the home or have a busy schedule.
2. Fewer Accidents: With a dog door, you can avoid coming home to unpleasant messes of urine or feces, which can happen when pets are left inside for too long.
3. Protects Your Screen Doors: Dogs sometimes run through screen doors to get outside. Having a pet door can prevent damage to your screen doors, saving you the cost of repairs or replacement.
4. Easy Locking: You can lock the dog door at night or during times when you don’t want your dog to go outside, providing you with control over their access.
5. Exercise and Reduced Boredom: Access to the outdoors encourages exercise and play, which is beneficial for your dog’s physical health and mental well-being.
Cons
– Permanence: Installing a doggy door involves making a permanent modification to your screen door or wall. If you later decide you want to remove or change it, you’ll have to replace the entire door or wall section. Make sure you’re completely certain before proceeding.
– Requires Well-Behaved Dogs: A doggy door is best suited for well-behaved dogs who won’t attempt to escape the backyard or cause issues with neighbors. You need to have full confidence in your dog’s behavior before installing one.
– Security Risks: An unlocked doggy door can potentially allow small animals or intruders to enter your home.
BarksBar Original Plastic Dog Door
The BarksBar Original Plastic Dog Door comes in two sizes: medium and large, accommodating dogs up to 40 and 100 pounds, respectively. To ensure the best fit, measure your dog’s height from their shoulders to their paws, rather than their head, as dogs naturally duck when using the door. Choosing the right size is crucial—an overly large door can let in drafts, while one that’s too small might cause injury.
Installation is quick and straightforward, typically taking under 30 minutes. The process requires a drill and a jigsaw, so some basic DIY skills are needed. The BarksBar door fits doors with a thickness between 1.25 and 2 inches, making it suitable for most interior and exterior doors.
The door features a vinyl flap that self-seals with a magnet, and it connects to an impact-resistant aluminum frame to keep out weather and pests. Additionally, a plastic panel can be slid into place and locked for added security when you and your dog are away. Built to be chew-resistant and durable, this door is designed to handle everyday use.
Also Read:-
