Most pet doors require cutting, but not a sliding glass pet door. These doors are a perfect addition if you are renting or you don’t want to cut into a traditional door. Patio pet doors fit into the frame of the sliding glass door and allow you to still be able to use the door, yet give your pet the freedom they crave!
There are many different types of patio pet doors and we will look at a few of them. Generally, there are two types of sliding glass pet doors – temporary and permanent.
Temporary sliding glass pet doors are great if you are renting. They are usually spring loaded and fit into the frame of the door. They lock into place with a pin lock. You will need to drill a small hole in the top of the door to install the pin lock. Other than that, there is no other attachment made to the door itself.
Permanent doors need to be screwed into the door frame and use a more traditional hook and latch style closure.
Here are a few sliding glass pet doors you might find suitable for your needs.
The PetSafe Deluxe Pet Panel Panels for Sliding Glass Doors is an attractive pet door that will add to
the functionality of your patio door. This door is perfect for small dogs up to 12 pounds and is easy to
install. Here is the product description as shown on Amazon.com:
With a unique self-adjusting design for easy installation in sliding glass doors both tall and short,
the Deluxe Panel Pet Door Insert fits into sliding glass doors to provide quick and easy entry and exit
for cats, dogs and more. With no cutting required for installation, setup is a snap. Just open the sliding
the door to the desired width and assemble the door for that width. Insert the panel into the frame of the
sliding glass door, the panel automatically adjusts to the proper height and your pet is free to come and
go.
The heavy-duty locking panels are perfect where security, durability, and weather resistance are primary
concerns. Extremely versatile, the panel has two adjustments for regular door frames between 76-3/4 and
81 inches and for taller sliding door frames from 93 to 96 inches. (To determine the height of your sliding
glass door frame opening, just measure from the highest point in upper track to lowest point in lower track.)
The pet door is equipped with a reversible lock for installation on right- or left-opening patio doors.
With a heavy-duty aluminum frame that’s built to last, the door comes with weather-strip and weather seal
for easy installation and energy efficiency. Tempered safety glass keeps pets and kids safe, while the door’s
energy-conserving Ultraseal replaceable transparent flap lets pets in without letting the heat out. Multiple
ceramic magnets keep the flap closed and sealed tightly. The purchase is covered by a manufacturer limited
lifetime warranty. An easy-to-follow installation manual walks you through each step of installation.
This door is a quality product and sells for less than $200 on Amazon.com
Another sliding glass pet door to consider is the
PRIDE DELUXE FOR SLIDING CLEAR GLASS SM BRZ.
Also available at Amazon.com, this door retails for just under $200. It is easy to install and will be a
great help to your pet. The product description is as follows:
DELUXE PET PANEL(BRONZE) FOR SLIDING DOOR CLEAR GLASS, SMALL ANODIZED 4 3/4 X 7 1/8 INCH FLAP SIZE.PANEL
FITS DOOR OPENING 78.5 TO 81 INCHES TALL. SHIPS FOR 70# PLUS $5 ADDITIONAL HANDLING. This pet panel is made
in the USA with heavy duty, aluminum extrusions for extra strength, with a clear Tempered Glass upper section
and an improved, high-quality, rubber assembly flap (panel flap & u-frame) that have implanted magnets and
magnet keepers to ensure precision of seal. Pride makes the very best pet door in the world and unlike its
competitors does not use plastics. Their rubber does not freeze or crack due to cold weather, nor go soft,
become sticky and smell or warp in summer heat. Superior materials ensures longer, trouble free service.
For an easy to install pet door, consider getting a sliding glass pet door. You will be happy with the results and your pet will love its new found freedom!