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View productWith just over a quarter of UK households owning a dog and a further 18% owning a cat, not knowing whether or not your beloved pet will be able to come and go in your house as they please is a common concern. As installers of an excellent range of composite doors, we’re asked whether they can be fitted with a cat or dog flap on a regular basis.
It is possible to fit either of them on a composite door, however, there are some important things to consider before you do this.
When you order a composite door from Droylsden Glass, it comes made-to-measure. Therefore, size, colour, glazing, furniture, etc. are all chosen by you before it’s sent off to the manufacturer to be built. So, by specifying if you’d like a cat or dog flap, this request will be sent off to the manufacturer who will then incorporate it onto the door. Rockdoor, for example, fits their own on-site, and opting to have one installed during the manufacturing stage will ensure an airtight fit and will not void the door’s warranty.
However, when opting to have a cat flap fitted in our Safeguard composite doors, this will void their warranty. So, be sure to take this into account before proceeding.
If you already have a composite door and you’re thinking of retrofitting a dog/cat flap on it, there are several good reasons not to, such as:
If you’re set on the idea of retrofitting, you might be better off fitting a dog or cat flap elsewhere on your property. It’s been known for them to be fitted on conservatories, patio doors and even external walls. However, be sure to check you’re not voiding any warranties if this is the route you intend to go down.
There are also some joiners who advertise this service, but make sure to do some thorough research on their credentials before hiring them for any work. Another option is to have a new composite door fitted instead.
If your door has glazing panels, which is common in both modern and traditional styles, then you may be wondering whether a cat flap can be fitted to your glass door. The answer is yes, they can be fitted to any door style as long as the glazed section is not in the way of it. You could also work around the glass section or choose to replace the glass with a cat flap.
We install standard composite doors and premium variants from Rockdoor, which are high-performance solutions for the front or back of a home. For a free, no-obligation quote on a composite door, call 0161 292 1122 or you can get one online.
Droylsden Glass boasts over 35 years’ experience in the installation of thermally efficient and highly secure windows, doors and conservatories for homeowners throughout Manchester and Cheshire.
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