Patio Pet Door Conversion System
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Q - Who Installs my Pet Door Design insert?
While simple in concept, glass installation requires safety precautions and specialized handling. We provide a “full service” option to include measure and installation in Tacoma and Pierce County.
Q - What happens to the original glass unit the conversion insert replaces?
We recommend you store it in a safe place. If you should ever sell your home to someone without a pet, or no longer need a pet entry, the original glass unit can be quickly and easily re-installed.
Q - Can the Pet Door Design insert fit in any sliding patio door?
The insert will fit in most aluminum and vinyl sliding patio doors manufactured in the United States featuring either ¾” or 1” thick (over-all) double pane glass. Aluminum framed doors featuring 5/8th inch thick (over-all) double pane glass will also convert. Wood and fiberglass doors featuring the same glass thickness and replaceable stops also work well. We can help you quickly identify any problems prior to ordering.
Q - Does Pet Door Design offer glass options like low-e and tint?
Clear tempered safety glass is standard. Low-e, bronze and gray tint are optional. Color matching existing glass can be difficult and is not guaranteed.
Q - Does Pet Door Design offer a single pane conversion insert?
We currently offer conversion systems for patio doors with double pane glass only.
Q - Can the Pet Door Design system fit in either side of my patio door?
Most homes come with two panel sliding doors in 5’ or 6’ widths. The most common type is the “inside slide” where the sliding panel slides inside the fixed outer, or exterior panel. Inside sliding units require pet door installation in the sliding portion of the door as seen in our brochure. “Outside” sliding models, where the sliding panel slides to the outside of the fixed interior panel are less common, and require the pet opening to be installed in the fixed, interior panel.
Q - Can the Pet Door Design system fit in larger three and four panel sliding doors?
Yes. The same rules apply here as noted above when panels slide past each other. For models with three panels, it’s common to have a fixed panel on one end that does not have a sliding panel crossing its path. The system can be installed in this fixed panel if desired.
Q - Will the Pet Door Design insert work in windows and swinging doors?
The system is designed and built to replace common sized thermal pane glass. Some restrictions apply, but we can build units for a variety of applications to include sliding windows, picture windows and swinging doors. Tell us what you want to do. If we can build it for you, we will.
Q - What about delivery?
We are currently delivering in selected areas of Western Washington free of charge and California for an additional $25.00 delivery fee. If you live outside of our delivery area, charges may apply. A handling fee of $25.00 will be added for protective packaging, plus the actual cost of shipping to your installer’s location. The installer will deliver the unit to your home.
Q - Can Pet Door Design install interior grids?
We can manufacture the insert with most popular grid styles but caution against it. Matching an adjacent glass panel with an existing grid pattern is very difficult.
Your Home Should Have A Sliding Pet Door
Give your pets peace of mind.Sliding Pet Doors come in four sizes and can accomodate pets up to 220 pounds.Expert installation.The Sliding Pet Door won't distract from the beauty of your home.Every Pet Door Design product is built to order and appears factory original when installed.
Our Quick Order Guide and Sizing Your Pet Opening chart will help you select the right options to get the most from your Pet Door Design conversion system.
See the quality and options for yourself at our showroom: 1943 Tacoma Avenue South
Ordering is easy. Call us at 1-253-272-1366 or write us at cityglass1@aol.com.
City Glass & Upholstery
cityglass1@aol.com
1943 Tacoma Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-272-1366
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