This clearance distance can vary based on how the door is installed as well as the type of door.
Pet doors installed on a garage roll up door.
Make a perpendicular line from the bottom of the garage door up to your pet s height.
If your pet door doesn t include a template use the plastic slide as a template.
You will have limited clearance between the overhead door and the wall as it opens and closes.
Measure where the top of the pet door opening will be.
Note that the time to install a garage door is when your pet is fully grown to ensure that the entrance space accommodates his full capacity.
Unpacking the roll up door.
Place the template in the desired location on the door at least 3 inches above the bottom edge of the door.
Pet doors installed in overhead garage doors.
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It could create a drain on your air conditioning or heating.
Pet doors for your garage offer convenience for both you and your pet allowing your pet to come and go as it pleases even while you are away from home.
If damage is noted file a freight claim with the freight company immediately.
Benefits of a pet door in your garage many people hold off on having a pet door that enters directly in their house because of security problems.
Choose the best installation style for you.
Mark the spot with a pencil.
Cut out the template as instructed.
Remove the door from the packaging.
Also pay close attention to the profile of the selected pet door.
Roll up doors shipped by common carrier arrive at the job site packed in cardboard.
Before removing the roll up door from the packaging inspect the roll up door and packaging for visible signs of damage.
Divide this measurement by two and mark the point directly in the center.
Installing a pet door takes a few hours of.
I would not install a pet door larger than 12 inches by 8 inches in a garage door to prevent a thief from kicking the pet door in and slipping in.
That prevents undesirable pets from entering your garage and eating your pets food.
The bottom of the pet door should be at least two inches above the bottom of the garage door.
It could also provide direct access for less familiar critters like raccoons or squirrels or just stray cats and dogs.
We offer a wide variety of doors to accommodate furry friends of all sizes from small dogs and cats to extra large dogs.
Measure the width of your garage door.