Pet doors that are installed in patio doors are increasingly attractive options for homeowners who own dogs, in part because they don't have to cut a hole in a door or wall. These doors can be permanent installations or removable panels. Before choosing a patio pet door, homeowners should know the advantages and drawbacks of each type.

Types of Patio Pet Doors

Patio panel pet doors are often attractive to homeowners because they fit right into an existing sliding door track and don't require significant adjustments to the door. They can be easily removed and taken to another house if the family moves. The major drawback with this type of pet door, however, is security. These panels can usually be removed from the outside without too much effort. Insulation around the sides of the panel can also be an issue.

Permanently installed patio dog doors are available in two different forms. A permanent pet door panel can be installed in the sliding door track, reducing the size of the other panels, or a pet door can be installed in the glass of a regularly sized sliding door panel. Both options are superior to patio panel pet doors in terms of security because they cannot be removed. Insulation is not an issue because the panels into which the pet doors are installed are air-tight.

Anyone in the Monterey area or throughout Northern California who is looking for a patio pet door should contact Brothers Home Improvement Inc. Windows and Doors at 800 672-3777. This company manufactures, sells and installs custom patio pet doors. It has additional locations in Southern California and Northern Nevada.