Pet doors provide pets the freedom to move indoors and outdoors at their own discretion and absolve pet owners from having to open the door constantly for their pets. There are many different types of pet doors available on the market.

Types of Pet Doors

Pet doors are available at a wide range of prices and can come with many different features. Some of the more common types are:

• Manual Doors: This style has either hard doors or vinyl flaps that pets push open to go through. These are cheapest type of door, but work quite well for most dogs and cats.
• Electronic Locking Doors: These doors are unlocked by an electronic key on the pet's collar to prevent unwanted guests from getting in.
• Powered Doors: These doors open automatically when a pet approaches. They are especially good for small dogs and cats that can't or don't want to push open a manual door.

Pet doors can be put in any type of door or even installed directly into the wall, but an increasingly popular option is to combine patio doors and pet doors. This option works well because patio doors often lead to enclosed back yards. Panels can be inserted into the sliding track or into the glass of the door itself.

Brothers Home Improvement Inc. Windows and Doors designs, manufactures, sells and install custom patio doors with pet door features. Two design options are available. Homeowners in Northern and Southern California and Northern Nevada should call 800 672-3777 to schedule a free in-home estimate.