Patio Panel Comparison
Panel Pet Door Comparison Chart
ManufacturerBrandGlass
Type
Tools
 
Required1
Track Height Adjustment
Ranges4
Custom
Heights Available?5
-
User Adjustable 'Rise'?6
Your Choice: "Temporary" or "Semi-Permanent" Installation2
Patio Pacific Thermo Panel III with
Endura Flap
Dual Pane No Tools74 1/2"-771/2"
77
1/4"-801/4"
93"-96"
Yes

Yes

Quick Panel III
with
Endura Flap
Extra Heavy
 Single Pane
No tools741/2"-771/2"
77
1/4"-801/4"
93"-96"
Yes

Yes

Ideal Pet ProductsIdeal
Fast Fit
Single PaneNo tools 75" - 771/2"
77
3/4"-801/4"
93
1/2" - 96"
Yes

No

High Tech
Pet Products
Power Pet
Door Panel
Single Pane No Tools 75" - 771/2"
77
3/4"-801/4"
93
1/2" - 96"
No

No

"Quasi - Temporary" Installations
Some panels are close to temporary in that they don't need to be fastened into the track with sheet metal screws. However, they still require tools to install or remove.
Hale Pet Door Omni Dual Pane Wrench Various Yes

No

Pet 1 Product Pet 1 Product Dual Pane Provided handle, bolts, hex key 76"-84"
92"-100"
No

Yes

Z Industries Pride Single Pane Drill, screwdriver on install only 781/2"-81" No

No

"Semi-Permanent" Only Installations2
Ideal Pet Products VIP
Vinyl Panel
Dual Pane
Low "E" Glass
Drill, Screwdriver 76 3/4"-78 1/2"
79
3/4" x 811/2"
84
3/4"-86 1/2"
92
3/4"-94 1/2"
No

No

Hale Pet Door StandardDual PaneHacksaw, drill, screwdriver Various Yes

No

Pet SafePet Safe
Deluxe
Single PaneDrill,
 screwdriver
77 3/4"-811/4"
92"-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.