How To Install A Pet Screen Door

These two installation methods for a screen door with dog door only have a few differences.

How to install a pet screen door.

9 install an eye screw about 6 inches from the hinge side of the door on the top of. If your pet door doesn t include a template use the plastic slide as a template. Install pet door insert in the corner where your fixed glass panel is and leave your sliding opening locks untouched in original position. The first way is installing a dog door with screen material on all 4 sides of it.

The born maker screen door doggy doorbetter than one a dog could make in this video i ll show you how to make a doggy door for your screen door or storm do. You may need to put several sheets of wood behind the screen door to get the pet door sandwiched between the screen and the wood so it does not move around easily. Most pet doors include a template for placement. It s important to also keep in mind that the step over should be no more than a third of your pet s height.

We recommend measuring your pets to find a comfortable step over range so you can install it in the perfect place for them. Tape the template in place. Cut out the template as instructed. The second is installing the door in either of the bottom corners.

The second type may involve some drilling to complete the process. Pet doors must be installed at least 1 above the tallest part of the dog s back and at least 3 from the floor. This pet door works best when installed in a screen door that has an aluminum screen rather than a lightweight nylon screen that might sag under the weight of the door. Take the two halves of your pet door or dog door and place one half behind the screen door and on top of your piece of wood.