Mark where the second metal plate should go on the main door.
How to make a pet door.
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Use the shims on the bottom to fill in the gap.
Designed for maximum energy efficiency and ultimate durability in the harshest weather the all climate ruff weather doors give your large furry friend access to shelter day and night whether they face blazing heat pounding rain or freezing cold.
Mount the pet door into the cut wood as directed by the instructions.
To mount it you can take the dog door off and set it aside or simply prop the flaps out of your way.
I used clear vinyl runner material from hd and some peel and stick magnetic tape.
Step 5 make the pet door hinge.
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This can make it much easier to train the pet to use the door when it is finished.
The easiest way to make a pet door hinge with motion in both directions is to use a strip of very heavy duty polythene.
Install your sliding glass pet door.
Ideal pet extra large ruff weather pet door.
Measure the height of the opening and add 1 1 2 inches to allow for attaching the flap at the top of the opening.
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Build a flap for your dog door to solve these problems.
Test mount the dog door on the main door.
A dog door without a flap is effective in letting your pup in and out but it lets in other critters too.
Next slide the wood into the sliding glass doors frame.
After you re done sanding the hole feel free to paint it to match the rest of your door.
To make the door safe for your pup bring out the sander and soften those edges down.
Close the door and secure with a lock.
An open hole in the door also is inefficient for your home s heating or air conditioning bill.
Before purchasing a new dog door or cat door consider the size.
The width of the pet door should be 2 inches wider than the measurement between your pet s shoulders see pictured.
Make sure the inner flap will open without rubbing the sides of the opening.
The height of the pet door should be 2 inches taller than the measurement between the top of your pet s shoulders and the bottom of its chest see pictured.
Make the flap for the doggie door using a rubber auto floor mat.
Place the foam strips around the wood.
This material is remarkably durable and does not tear easily if you ensure that the grain of the polythene is.
