Patio Panel Pet Door Comparison Chart
This chart compares the various patio pet door panels according to a number of the most 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
Required1 |
Track Height Adjustment
Ranges4 | Custom
Heights Avail?5
-
User Adjustable 'Rise'?6 |
|
Patio Pacific |
Thermo Panel IIIe with
Endura Flap |
Dual Pane
Low "E" Glass |
No Tools |
74 1/2"
- 77 1/2"
77 1/4"
- 80 1/4"
93" - 96" |
Yes
Yes |
Quick Panel III
with
Endura Flap |
Extra Heavy
Single Pane |
No tools |
74 1/2"
- 77 1/2"
77 1/4"
- 80 1/4"
93" - 96" |
Yes
Yes |
Thermo Panel IIe
Magnetic |
Dual Pane
Low "E" Glass |
No Tools |
74 1/2"
- 77 1/2"
77 1/4"
- 80 1/4"
93" - 96" |
Yes
Yes |
| Ideal |
VIP
Vinyl Panel |
Dual Pane |
Hacksaw, drill, screwdriver |
76 3/4"
- 78
1/2"
79 3/4" -
811/2"
92 3/4" -
94
1/2" |
No No |
High Tech
Pet Products |
Power Pet
Door Panel |
Single Pane |
No Tools |
75" - 77 1/2"
77 3/4"
- 80 1/4"
93 1/2"
- 96" |
No No |
|
Hale Pet Door |
Standard |
Dual Pane |
Hacksaw, drill, screwdriver |
Various |
Yes
No |
|
Omni |
Dual Pane |
Wrench |
Various |
Yes
No |
|
Pet Safe |
Pet Safe
Deluxe |
Single Pane |
Drill,
screwdriver |
77 3/4"
- 811/4"
92" - 96" | No
No |
|
Z Industries |
Pride |
Single Pane |
Drill, screwdriver on install only |
78 1/2"
- 81" |
No No |
|
Pet 1 Product |
Pet 1 Product |
Dual Pane |
Provided handle,
bolts, hex key |
76" - 84"
92" - 103" |
No
Yes |
|
Ideal Pet Products |
Ideal
Fast Fit |
Single Pane |
No tools |
75" - 77 1/2"
77 3/4"
- 80 1/4"
93 1/2"
- 96" |
No
No |
Ideal "Modular"
Patio Pet Door |
Single Pane |
Some Tools |
75 5/8"
- 80 3/8" |
No No |
|
900 Series |
Dual Pane |
Drill, Screwdriver |
75 3/8"
- 80
3/8"
91" - 96" |
No No |
|---|
E Cat Patio
Pet Door |
Single Pane |
No Tools |
75" - 77 1/2"
77 3/4"
- 80 1/4"
93 1/2"
- 96" |
No
No |
|---|
1 'No tools'
means that the panel itself doesn't require tools to install. However, the
included lock will always require drilling holes. To avoid drilling of holes
completely use the 'broomstick-in-the-track' technique, also called a "Charlie
Bar", for locking the sliding door against the pet door.
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 'rise') 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 Rise" allows the user to change the 'rise'
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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