| The Pet 1
Product Patio Panel is an innovative design consisting of a standardized panel
unit and inter-changeable opening & rise units together with a "Charley
Bar" for securely locking your sliding glass door.
The glass is dual pane for maximum insulation and noise
reduction values.
Because the panel is separate from the insert unit,
the user who has a change in the size of his pet doesn't need to
purchase an entire new pet door. He/she simply purchases a new insert
with the appropriate size opening at considerably less expense.
Just as important as the opening, of course, is the "rise"
dimension. The Pet 1 Panel includes a user adjustable rise design (under
license from Patio Pacific Inc) which allows a given flap opening to
accommodate dogs of varying heights. For example, a Jack Russell Terrier
and a Dachshund may both be happy with a medium sized opening but only
if the opening is positioned higher for the Jack Russell and low for the
Dachshund.
At 18", the Pet 1 Product panel is one of the widest units you
can buy which will decrease the room available to walk out your panel.
Likewise, at 1.5" thick, there may be some sliding glass door tracks too
narrow for this panel. Best to check before buying. However, the
manufacturer specifies it for vinyl tracks which is a significant
advantage.
The installation method is unique and doesn't really fit
the 'temporary' and 'semi-permanent' categories. On one hand, it does
not require fastening in your track with screws for a stable
installation. It just 'pops' in. But the gas shock system uses so much
force that it's necessary to fasten a special handle on the adjustment
panel which you then use to pull it down. That handle bolts in place;
and, when you've finished installing the door, it is removed. You need
to keep track of that handle as well as the tools and bolts used to
install it.
Pet 1 Product Significant Design Features |