Basic Styles Of Patio Pet Doors
If you have pets you know how important it is to allow them to go outside when they need to go not only for sanitary purposes but for the health of your pet. We know they need to run and play for exercise. For this reason manufacturers have developed patio pet doors. These are perfect for sliding glass patio doors. They can be found at various retailers both online and locally for varying prices depending on the size, manufacturer, finishes and features chosen. Some are energy efficient while other feature the most advanced technology available. Some can even be consider “smart” pet doors.
The High Tech Power Pet Electronic Patio Panel is one of the biggest innovations in pet doors available. They are pet activated so that raccoons and squirrels cannot access your home through them, they have an optional AC and battery operation, automatic dead bolt lock, automatic safety retract system and comes complete with everything needed for installation as well as a pet collar. They can be found on Americas-pet-store.com starting at $299.99 up to $597.40. This is the top of the line when it comes to pet doors. They are modern yet contemporary and lock on the interior.
Not all patio pet doors are that sophisticated in their style. In face you can purchase a basic door that is much cheaper. The PetSafe Deluxe Patio Panels from drsfostersmith.com offers you easy installation aluminum, white or bronze finishes and three sizes; small, medium and large. They vary in prices from $159.99 to $199.99. You should check with your local retailers to see if they carry the basic patio pet doors. You may be able to get them for even less money. Another Basic style of door is the PetSafe Deluxe Colored Sliding Glass pet Door fond on ipetdoors.com for $174.99 to $199.99. These doors are aluminum with tempered safety glass and an energy conserving flap with an interior latch lock.
More in line with modern styles are the doors that are insulated. The Thermo Panel 3 Patio Dog Door found on petstreetmall.com for $329.99 features dual pane insulated glass, no tool setup, locking cover, spring loaded flap that serves as a wind stopper as well. All of the patio pet doors are contemporary in style being sleek in design with few lines. In some instances you can purchase a new pet door as a replacement for your existing panel cheaper than purchasing a new door although this may prove to be less energy efficient.
Many of the patio pet doors available are designed to match the exterior and interior of your existing sliding glass patio doors. The Tall Patio Pet Door from dogdoorstore.com features a clear flexible flap with a metal strip and magnets in the frame. Aluminum construction, tempered safety glass and a security pin lock. It comes in bronze or white finishes and can be purchased for $221.75 to $274.60. These will match any exterior or interior finishes and make ideal replacement doors for an existing pet door.
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