Unpacking the roll up door.
Pet doors installed on a garage roll up door.
Pet doors installed in overhead garage doors.
Benefits of a pet door in your garage many people hold off on having a pet door that enters directly in their house because of security problems.
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It could create a drain on your air conditioning or heating.
It could also provide direct access for less familiar critters like raccoons or squirrels or just stray cats and dogs.
Installing a pet door takes a few hours of.
Remove the door from the packaging.
Measure the width of your garage door.
Before removing the roll up door from the packaging inspect the roll up door and packaging for visible signs of damage.
Divide this measurement by two and mark the point directly in the center.
Place the template in the desired location on the door at least 3 inches above the bottom edge of the door.
Also there are sensors for both the inside and outside of the garage door that stop the doors movement should a pet move near.
This clearance distance can vary based on how the door is installed as well as the type of door.
Use the square to draw perpendicular lines horizontally and vertically marking the upper corner for the pet door.
Also pay close attention to the profile of the selected pet door.
Cut out the template as instructed.
That prevents undesirable pets from entering your garage and eating your pets food.
You will have limited clearance between the overhead door and the wall as it opens and closes.
Choose the best installation style for you.
I would not install a pet door larger than 12 inches by 8 inches in a garage door to prevent a thief from kicking the pet door in and slipping in.
Roll up doors shipped by common carrier arrive at the job site packed in cardboard.
Make a perpendicular line from the bottom of the garage door up to your pet s height.
If damage is noted file a freight claim with the freight company immediately.
If your pet door doesn t include a template use the plastic slide as a template.
Measure where the top of the pet door opening will be.
We offer a wide variety of doors to accommodate furry friends of all sizes from small dogs and cats to extra large dogs.
Mark the spot with a pencil.
Note that the time to install a garage door is when your pet is fully grown to ensure that the entrance space accommodates his full capacity.