Pet Doors used in Storm Doors
Installing a pet door in a storm door can be an ideal solution for many customers. Often a customer has a storm
door that they would like to put a pet door in; other times there is a need to
purchase a storm door first. If you are going to be purchasing a storm door,
then acquire that item first. Please feel free to call Moorepet at
1-800-829-7876 if you have any questions about what type or design may work best
for the pet door you choose for your pet.
The golden rule to follow is: make sure
there is enough area at the bottom of the storm door to install a pet door that
will fit your pet comfortably. We show all needed dimensions for every pet door
we carry on our website, so you can judge before you buy, the best storm
door.
Most storm doors are considered insulated storm doors. They range
in thickness from 5/8" - 1 3/4". Often they have a panel design on the bottom
portion. This does not present a problem when installing a pet door. Get the
door/design of your liking...pet doors can fit an irregular surface with little
difficulty...a little caulk can make any pet door install look great. Pet doors
that can be used for these types of storm doors vary and the customer can choose
whether a simple utility door will do the job or if a better quality -
insulating pet door is needed.
Pet Doors Used in Storm Doors |
We have selected the pet doors in the chart that are often installed by the customer into a storm door. Your particular situation will dictate what door is best for you.
If you would like any assistance, please feel free to call us at 1-800-829-7876. |
brand |
PetSafe Classic  |
Ideal Deluxe  |
PetSafe Ultimate  |
Ideal Original  |
PetSafe Freedom
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Staywell Original  |
PetSafe Economy  |
Staywell Aluminum  |
More Info |
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Fits Doors |
1/16-
2" |
1/2-
1 3/4" |
1 1/4-
1 3/4 |
1 1/4-
1 3/4" |
3/8-
2" |
thin,
any |
1/4 & up |
3/8-
2" |
Weather Seal |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Moderate |
Good |
Good |
Flap Type |
Single Flexible |
Single Flexible |
2-piece Flexible |
Single
Flexible |
Single Flexible |
2-piece
Rigid |
2-piece Flexible |
Single
Flexible |
Frame Type |
Alum. |
Alum. |
Alum. |
Plastic |
alum |
Plastic |
Plastic |
Alum. |
Color Choices |
white, satin |
white, brown satin |
white |
cream |
white |
white, brown, gray |
white, brown |
white |
Locking Security |
Plastic |
Plastic |
Metal |
Plastic |
metal |
Plastic |
Particle Board |
Metal |
General Comments |
Best utility door choice |
Good utility door |
Better sealing door |
Good utility door |
Very popular for storm
doors
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Best choice for thin metal application |
Good utility door |
Good utility door |
Installing a pet door in a storm door requires that you make sure their is enough room for the frame, pay particular attention to the external dimensions of the pet door selected on the 'More Info' pages. |
Often you can weatherize the exterior frame of your mounted door with an all-weather caulk. This will fill any gaps also on panel or irregular surfaced storm doors. |
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