Can a cat flap be fitted in a uPVC door?
You can fit a cat flap into solid uPVC doors fairly easily, since you can simply cut a hole in the door. Remember to check that your flap is large enough for your cat, and ensure the height is appropriate so that the cat does not have to jump.
Can you fit a cat flap yourself?
The cat flap can be installed in all types of doors. Watch this step by step video to learn how to install the pet door yourself using a drill and jigsaw.
How do you cut a cat flap in a uPVC door?
Drill a hole slightly larger than the width of your jig–saw blade so that the edge of the drilled hole is right on edge of the line of your shape on the door. The ideal drill bit to use here is a flat bit around 10mm.
How do you put a cat flap in a double glazed door?
YOu can’t put a cat flap into a double-glazed door or window as it’s a vacuum-sealed unit. If it’s one of those doors where the top is glass and the bottom is UPVC then you can get the flap put into the bottom panel. But otherwise you will have to have a replacement pane custom made with the flap already in it.
Can you cut a UPVC door?
Yes, you could cut a bit off the frame – depends on the profile, but they can usually be trimmed by about 10mm each side. But, take note of the hinges, if you have ‘flag’ hinges, you can’t trim anything because the hinge will snag when they open, and the door will not open to 90 degrees.
Can I put a cat flap in my front door?
We would not undertake it for the following reasons. Some front doors have an aluminium skin to add strength, although reasonable easy to get through it is not ideal. It is highly likely that the door incorporates metal sheet for strength. We would not be prepared to cut through metal and plastic.
Can you drill through a uPVC door?
Yes, you can drill into uPVC windows – for example you may want to fit blinds to your windows. However, doing so may compromise your guarantee. If you are unsure, then it is always best to speak to a qualified installer.
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How thick is a UPVC door frame?
Most double glazed sealed units in PVCu frames are either 20mm, 24mm or 28mm thick and wooden frames can be any thickness from 14mm up to 28mm thick.