Patio Panel Pet Door Comparison Chart
This chart compares pet door panels according to a number of important characteristics
Remember that the flap is the most important element of any pet door. You'll find a detailed comparison the flaps incorporated in these patio panels at our pet door flap comparison page.
| Manufacturer | Brand | Glass Type | Tools Required | Track Height Adjustment Ranges4 | Custom Heights Avail?5 | User Adjustable 'Step-Over'?6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patio Pacific | Thermo Panel IIIe™ with Endura Flap™ | Dual Pane Low "E" Glass | No Tools | 741/2" - 771/2", 771/4" - 801/4", 93" - 96" | Yes | Yes |
| Quick Panel III™ with Endura Flap™ | Extra Heavy Single Pane | No tools | 741/2" - 771/2" 771/4" - 801/4" 93" - 96" | Yes | Yes | |
| Thermo Panel IIe Magnetic ™ | Dual Pane Low "E" Glass | No Tools | 741/2" - 771/2", 771/4" - 801/4", 93" - 96" | Yes | Yes | |
| High Tech Pet Products | Power Pet Door Panel | Single Pane | Drill for lock | 75" - 771/2", 773/4" - 801/4", 931/2" - 96" | No | No |
| Hale Pet Door | Standard | Dual Pane | Hacksaw, drill, screwdriver | Various | Yes | No |
| Omni | Dual Pane | Wrench | Various | Yes | No | |
| Petsafe | Petsafe Deluxe | Single Pane | Drill, screwdriver | 773/4" - 811/4", 92" - 96" | No | No |
| Pride Pet Products |
Pride Patio Pet Panel | Single Pane | Drill, screwdriver on install only | 781/2" - 81" | No | No |
| Ideal Pet Products | VIP 150 Vinyl Panel | Dual Pane | Hacksaw, drill, screwdriver | 76 3/4" - 781/2", 79 3/4" - 811/2", 92 3/4" - 941/2" | No | No |
| Ideal Fast Fit | Single Pane | Drill for lock | 75" - 771/2", 773/4" - 801/4" 931/2" - 96" | No | No | |
| Ideal "Modular" Patio Pet Door | Single Pane | Drill and Some Other Tools | 755/8" - 80 3/8" | No | No | |
| 900 Serie Energy Saver | Dual Pane | Drill, Screwdriver | 753/8" - 803/8", 91" - 96" | No | No | |
| E-Cat Patio Pet Door | Single Pane | Drill for Lock | 75" - 771/2", 773/4" - 801/4", 931/2" - 96" | No | No |
2 All panel pet doors may be installed semi-permanently by toe-nailing into the track with sheet metal screws. 'Semi-permanent only' panels have a built-in lock and must be toe-nailed in place for the lock to work.
4 The ranges shown are available 'off the shelf'. Be cautious if your track measurement is near the bottom of a range (see A 'Note of Caution' on the 'Patio Panel FAQ' page). There is always a surcharge for custom height panels.
5 'Custom heights' are for adjustment ranges other than the standard ones. An important example is installation of a short panel pet door in a sideways sliding window. The customers measurement is placed near the middle of the adjustment range. Custom height orders may be placed on the web or in writing. They are not returnable. The manufacturer warranty still applies.
7 Patio Pacific recommends that the top of the flap (flap height dimension added to 'step-over') be at least as tall as the top of the pets shoulder. The pet will duck his head and pick his feet up; but it is preferable that he not have to crouch.
6 A User Adjustable Step-Over allows the user to change the 'step-over' dimension of the pet door. This can be very helpful if a new pet is acquired or if the needs of the existing pet change.
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