Invisi-Gard doors can be made with a pet door, but once a pet door is added the door is no longer classed as a security door. If security matters most on that door, think about putting the pet door somewhere else, like a laundry or side door, and keep your main doors as full security doors.
A pet door means no more getting up to let the dog in and out ten times a day. With a security screen door, there's one thing to understand before you go ahead.
The trade-off
Invisi-Gard doors can be made with a pet door. But once a pet door is added, the door is no longer classed as a security door. A pet door is, after all, a deliberate opening in the screen.
That doesn't mean you shouldn't have one. It just means it's worth thinking about which door it goes in.
Choosing the right door
- Keep your main doors as full security doors. The front door and the big sliding doors to the patio are the ones most worth keeping fully secure.
- Use a back, side or laundry door for the pet door. Most pets are happy with any door that gets them to the yard.
- Think about where the pet door sits in the door. It needs to suit your pet's size and how they come and go.
Other things to think about
- Size. Measure your pet at the shoulder and allow for them growing if they're still a pup.
- Who else might use it. Bigger pet doors suit bigger dogs, but they're also bigger openings.
- Insects. A pet door is another gap in the screen, so think about the mozzies on summer nights.
Already have a security door?
Whether a pet door can be added to an existing screen depends on the door and the type of screen. Give us a call on 07 4728 9554 and we'll tell you what's possible, or book a free measure and we'll look at it with you.
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Common questions
Can you put a dog door in an Invisi-Gard security door?
Yes, Invisi-Gard doors can be made with a pet door. Just know that once a pet door is added, the door is no longer classed as a security door.
Which door is best for a pet door?
Usually a back, side or laundry door rather than your main entry. That way your front and patio doors stay full security doors.
Can a pet door be added to an existing screen door?
It depends on the door and the screen. Give us a call and we'll tell you what's possible for your door.
GNB Shade & Security Specialists (Garry Neven Blinds) is a family-owned business in Garbutt, Townsville, with more than 30 years in security screens, plantation shutters, blinds, roller shutters and outdoor blinds. We're a licensed Invisi-Gard dealer, everything we sell is made in Australia, and we measure, build and install to order. Free measure and quote on 07 4728 9554.
