PlexiDor Dog Doors for French Doors Series
Having a pet door can benefit both you and your pets. These doors give pets easy ways to get in and out of the house on their own. This means you don’t need to be home or drop what you’re doing to let them in and out. When your patio door is a French door, you might assume that you can’t add a dog door to it. However, PlexiDor provides the perfect solution with a dog door for French doors. This series of dog doors are designed to be easily installed in French patio doors. Their design and durability provide the ideal pet door for your home, so that your dogs and cats have easy access to your yard.
At Bradley Building Products, we understand how important it is for homeowners to be able to purchase high-quality dog doors. We have PlexiDor French Series dog doors available to buy in different sizes. This helps ensure that you’re able to purchase a French door dog door that fits your existing patio doors. Our commitment to helping homeowners find and purchase quality home improvement products goes beyond pet doors. We also have building products available for other projects, including exterior doors, windows, decking, and more. When you need a patio dog door, you can count on us.
What Are the Benefits of French Series Dog Doors?
Durability, Easy Installation, and Versatility
Did you know that a dog door makes life easier in many ways? The PlexiDor French Series of doggie doors provides pet owners with multiple benefits. These dog doors can be installed in French doors quickly and easily. There’s no complex or lengthy installation process to deal with when you purchase this type of glass pet door. Instead, your dog door can be installed in just a couple of hours. These doors have a sturdy design that can handle extreme weather, temperature fluctuations, and other hazards. These French door dog doors are also made to accommodate dog breeds of various sizes. Whether you have small dogs, extra large dogs, or dogs that fall somewhere in between, these pet products offer the right size. Keep in mind that these pet doors are also great for cats. Your cats can easily go in and out through your French doors when you have one of these cat doors installed.
Multiple Options and Happier Pets
What other benefits do PlexiDor dog doors provide? The French Series have different glass tempering available. This makes it easy for these pet doors to be integrated into the current glass setting in your French doors. These dog door inserts can be smoothly installed into your existing doors without creating a mess or negatively affecting their appearance. They’re also energy efficient and affordable, making them a great investment for your home. PlexiDor pet doors also benefit your pets in a big way. These doors give your pets more freedom to go in and out as they please. Think about why your dog wants to go outside. Instead of being cooped up for hours, they can easily go outside to relieve themselves or run around and burn off energy. This helps boost your pets’ well-being, allowing them to lead happier and healthier lives. You no longer have to wonder how long you can leave your dog alone when they have a convenient dog door to use.
Are Dog Doors for Glass French Doors Easy to Install?
DIY Door Installation
Is it easy to install a French door dog door? Yes, door installation for the PlexiDor French Series is simple and straightforward. These doors are made to fit into the glass in your French doors. The existing glass just needs to be removed, and the dog door insert can be installed in its place. These pet products meet building codes, which can eliminate that worry for you. There’s no permit or other special requirements needed to install your new PlexiDor dog door. Each of these pet doors comes with everything you need for door installation, including glass, putty, and instructions that are thorough yet simple to read. You can get it installed in your French doors in about 2 hours or less, depending on your skills.
Professional Installation
Although you might want to try this as a DIY project, you don’t have to. Your dog door or cat door for French doors can be professionally installed, which saves you time and labor. Rather than making sure you have the right tools and equipment to handle this task, you can leave it to the experts. Authorized installers or dealers can come to your home and handle the door installation process. They’ll bring the tools they need to install your new pet door. Since the PlexiDor dog door includes the glass insert and putty, they’ll already have those items on hand. This helps speed the installation process up, so your pets can start enjoying their new freedom.
What Are the Different Types of PlexiDor Dog Doors for French Doors?
Pet Door Size
PlexiDor offers different kinds of dog doors for French doors. The main difference is the size of these doors and inserts. You can choose between a dog door for 96-inch French doors or 86-inch French doors, depending on the size of your current doors. You can also choose the right pet door size for your dogs based on how big they are. Do you need a dog door for smaller or medium breeds? Do you need a cat door? Do you need a large dog door or an extra large dog door? PlexiDor offers different sizes to accommodate various breeds. Small and medium dogs, as well as cats, can use the medium size doors. Large breeds up to 100 pounds can use the large size dog doors, while extra large breeds can use the extra large dog door. Just keep in mind that your pets always need to have around 2 feet of space over their backs to easily go in and out.
Glass and Frame Color Options
When choosing a dog door for French doors, you’ll have different glass and frame color options to consider. Frames are available in two different colors to help match them to your current door. These options make it easier to incorporate your new pet door into your existing French doors. Choosing a color that closely matches your doors means your doggie door won’t clash or stand out once it’s installed. This helps preserve the visual appearance of your French doors.
Different types of glass are available as well. These types of glass provide an easier way to integrate your pet door into your current door. You can choose from clear glass or Low-E glass for your dog door. Clear glass provides your pets with unobstructed views of your yard and blends seamlessly with the surrounding door. Low-E glass has a slight greenish tint, but it provides energy efficient properties. This tempered glass reduces exposure to ultraviolet (UV) and infrared light. This can help keep your home interior feeling cooler during summer, so you can lower your energy bills.
What’s the Difference Between a French Series Dog Door and a Traditional Dog Door?
Traditional Dog Doors
Are you trying to decide between getting a PlexiDor dog door or a traditional dog door? Keep in mind that a traditional pet door tends to have a single flap made from plastic or vinyl. This single flap dog door doesn’t provide energy efficiency, since it lets outdoor air get into your home. These traditional pet doors can also be noisy and uncomfortable for pets to use. The flap can swing closed suddenly, which might frighten your dogs or cats. Even with a double flap, traditional pet doors aren’t as secure and easy to use as PlexiDor dog doors.
PlexiDor French Series Dog Doors
The French Series dog doors from PlexiDor are heavy duty and come with a security plate that you can install during vacations or other times when you won’t be around. These doors can be more easily installed within your door frame compared to a traditional pet door as well. They’re also much more energy efficient and won’t let a draft into your home on cold winter days. During summer, the dual pane glass stops sunlight from heating up your home and prevents cooler air from escaping. These dog doors also operate with a gentle touch and won’t bang shut behind your pets.
How Are the French Series Dog Doors Economical?
Simple Installation
This glass dog door usually costs more than a traditional dog door, since you’re paying for the glass insert and frame instead of a simple flap. However, these glass dog doors end up being more economical in the long run. You can do a DIY door installation instead of paying extra for a professional installer. This helps you save money on getting your dog door set up and ready to use. Keep in mind that these door inserts and frames come with putty, so you don’t have to purchase that on your own.
Warranties
You’ll also save money over time with the warranties that these doors include. You’ll have a 5-year warranty on the door frame and glass and a 10-year warranty on the dog door. If you have any problems with these products, you can save on the cost of repairs with this warranty coverage. With these dog doors being so durable, you should have a low risk of having issues with them or needing any damage repaired.
Energy Efficiency
The energy efficient features of PlexiDor dog doors lead to energy savings for your home. You’ll have lower heating bills in winter and lower cooling bills in summer. These doors keep hot and cold outdoor air from getting in, so your air conditioning and heating don’t have to run as much. This can lead to significant energy bill savings over time, especially during the hottest parts of summer.
Other Cost Savings
Investing in a glass dog door for your home saves you money in other ways. Once your pets can go in and out on their own, you don’t need to hire a pet sitter or dog walker. Your pets can simply exit and enter your home through your French patio doors when your dog door is installed. Learn more about how else you'll save money with a dog door.
Where Can I Get the French Series Dog Doors?
You don’t have to browse a bunch of different stores to find the PlexiDor French Series. Just visit Bradley Building Products, and you’ll see these dog doors available to purchase. You’ll be able to choose the pet door size you need and select the kind of glass and frame color you want with ease. We include detailed information on these different options to make it easier for you to get the exact dog door you need. When your pet door arrives, you can install it on your own or hire an installer to do it for you. Keep in mind that it takes a few or more weeks for your door to arrive after you order it.
With your new glass dog door, you’ll be able to get the most of all the benefits it offers. After receiving your door from Bradley Building Products, you can install it in your French doors for your pets to start using right away. You might need to train your dog or cat to use it first, but they’ll catch on quickly. When they begin using this door, they’ll love being able to go in and out anytime they want. You’ll also be able to breathe easier without having to worry about rushing home to let your dogs out or stopping something you’re working on to let them back in.
Find the Perfect French Series Dog Door for Your Home
If you’re ready to browse our selection of PlexiDor dog doors, visit Bradley Building Products today. We have dog doors for French doors and other types of pet doors, including dog doors for walls, electronic dog doors, and much more. Give us a call at 941-377-5969 with any questions you have or to learn more about these pet products. We can also help you find any other building or home improvement products you need for your next remodeling project. We look forward to providing you with the materials you need to enhance your home.