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Great Value - Here are some Install Tricks
You'll see positive and negative reviews on this product. Let's face it - it's an economy wall door. That said - it can work very well. Regardless of your installation - make sure to frame around all 4 sides so that when your pet steps onto the base, it doesn't flex. The sides and top benefit well for what I am about to share... My petite 3 year old pit at 75 pounds was so proud of her new door that she was running back and forth in and out. She got VERY excited with her new entry. On one run, the inside frame fell off the wall - or rather followed her around the room. #1 - don't use the flimsy self threading screws supplied. Get larger ones with washers. #2 - I added screws inside the tunnel of the exterior and interior pieces, on both sides, top and bottom, both front and rear for a total of 8 additional screws to hold the system in place. I DARE my dog to remove this now! So yes, it's not all aluminum - but it's also not $400. With a bit of ingenuity - you've got a great doggie door. Oh, and as for the seam where the front and rear sections overlap in the tunnel - use some silicone to keep any weather from penetrating into your walls. I also did a bead of caulk around the outside and put a piece of flashing above to deflect direct rain. I'm going to cut a small piece of carpet to put on the floor in the tunnel. The dogs like their welcome mat outside, and now I don't have any more wet spots on my carpet. So 4 STARS - if you install correctly !!!
September 2012 · Pet Supplies · verified purchase