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How to Install a Dog or Pet Door, Cont'd

Learn how to install a doggie door; includes details on door placement, cutting the opening, and creating a weatherproof seal.
  • They pressed the exterior portion of the frame into the caulk and used their fingers to smooth any caulk that had squeezed out. Gen and Kelly applied some tape to hold the frame in position while Sushi and Ron supervised.
2-12b add frame
   
  • They turned the door over to insert the interior panel next, making sure that the hinge side went toward the top of the door. The used screws to secure the inner panel to the outer one, which sandwiched the door firmly in-between.
2-12b screw on frame
   
  • With the installation complete, they rehung the door and then moved on to discuss security issues. Ron showed them the security panel and how it slipped right in from the top to keep uninvited guests from entering the house through the doggie door.

 

2-12b add security door
   
RESULTS:
The project was simple and the results were very professional looking. The final test, however, was to see if Sushi liked her new door. Gen, Kelly and Ron went outside and then called Sushi through her new door. She got the idea right away! Now she can go in…and out…and in…whenever she wants!
2-12b Sushi likes the new door
   
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