Pet Doors for Walls

The only caution is you have to know where your electrical wires, wall studs and plumbing pipes are. The last thing you want to do is cut in the wrong place. Your local hardware or home improvement stores have laser wall stud finders that also locate wiring and plumbing inside your walls you won't ruin a door.

By purchasing pet doors that are designed to go into the wall, you don't have to worry about having to purchase a new door if you mess up the measurements. Walls are easy to patch and paint. You probably have that wall color lying around in a can in your basement, storeroom or garage.

Just remember, they need to be framed out. Walls are hollow. You have sheet rock on one side and your exterior wall on the other. In between are the studs. Most studs are 16 inches a part. Pet doors for walls are designed to fit snuggly between the studs. Ok, but you still have a hollow hole on top and bottom. The wall needs to be sealed in order to prevent bugs, moisture and air from leaking through. A good durable treated wood is best. Many people use cedar because it is termite proof. You can purchase a self framing kit for pet doors for walls. Many brands now have this as an option to buy along with the door.

Consider getting one of the dual flap pet doors for walls. They are thicker, so they're designed to fit snugger into the wall and will keep the weather out. One of these dual flapped pet doors will fit more flush on the inside and out, giving both walls a more finished look. All pet doors for walls can be locked and secured when not in use. They even come with transmitters that fit into your pet's collar so the doors will only open for your pet and no other creature wanting in.

Pet doors made for walls can actually increase the salability of your home. More and more people are getting pets. Of course pets come in all shapes and sizes. But once a hole is in the wall, it is easier than you might think to add another size door for a larger or smaller pet.

One final helpful hint. Consider the stride of your pet. You have to put the pet door in the wall above the baseboard. So you might wish to consider a small stoop on the outside they can step up on, especially if they are smaller breed of dog or a cat. Bricks or concrete stepping blocks work well. That will also act as a mat to catch any mud from their paws

For more information or to purchase a pet door for your wall visit the shopping links above.