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A back door with an enclosed cat flap lets your pet to move around as it pleases. This allows your cat to be as free as they want while keeping out rogue cats. It can also give you peace of mind. You can make the process easier by enlisting a skilled tradesperson. They will be able navigate the complexity of fitting a flap onto different sizes and types of doors and walls. Peace of mind Installing the cat door is a great option to provide your cat the freedom and independence they desire. It can bring many advantages and make them more relaxed and healthier. Every cat needs to exercise to stay in good physical condition, and having access to the outdoors can help them to spend more time outdoors. However, you must be careful to ensure that your cat does not wander off into unsuitable or hazardous areas. If possible, place your door away from the main entrance to your home. If your cat is hesitant to use the new flap for cats, try luring them with treats. This will entice your cat to make more frequent use of the door through creating a positive connection. However, be sure to not scold or scare your cat, as this could cause fear of the door, which could cause them to be reluctant to use it for the next time. Some cats prefer to look on the other side of the cat flap prior to passing through, which is the reason transparent cat flaps are an excellent option for them. You can also add the scent of your cat or wipe it down with a cloth that smells familiar to them. By putting their own scent on it they will feel more at ease and confident in the new flap. A cat flap on a back door can be used to keep your pet away from the home when you are working or asleep. This will help prevent unwanted pests and even burglars from entering your home through the cat door. Some cat flaps are designed to be used with RFID collar tags or microchips to offer added security. This makes sure that only registered pets are able to leave and enter the home. If you're looking for the added security of a pet door consider a fully-fitted option or an option that is supply-only and can be incorporated into your composite or uPVC doors by yourself. Safety Cat flaps are a convenient way for your pet to come and go as they please without you needing to open the doors. You can also keep an eye on your cat to ensure that rogue animals aren't causing harm or illness. If you're worried about the security of your cat, you can put in a microchip-keyed or collar-keyed flap that allows your cat inside. This will keep the neighbours' cats and stray animals from your home. It can also help maintain the temperature inside by keeping the outside in. Many people are worried that their pets will be injured by intruders who try to gain entry through the flap. This is a valid worry since the cat flap is the weakest part of a backdoor, and should be treated with caution. However, there are ways you can prevent this from happening. For example, you can put motion-activated lighting around your cat flap to warn anyone who is trying to break into your property. This can scare them and may hinder them from entering your home completely. Put a 'Cat Sign” to your front door to let strangers know that you have pets at your home, and to encourage them to stay away. This is a cost-effective and simple way to improve the security of your cat's gate. It can be extremely effective. If you have a back door with glass patio doors, it is possible to put a cat flap into them. Although this is a little more difficult than installing one on an existing wooden or uPVC door, it's an option for some homeowners. The procedure is exactly similar to installing a standard door, but it is advisable to consult with a professional glazier who can assure that the glass pane is strong enough to withstand the additional strain. Once the door is cut to size then you can begin to fit your cat flap. Mark the screw holes on the door using pen, and then align the hole of the cat flap with the marks. Then, drill the screws into the marked points on the cat flap. To protect the edges from rotting or water damage, you should paint them. Security The peace of mind that you get from having a cat door installed on your Ipswich back door is unbeatable. It means you don't need to worry about your pet wandering away or being trapped outside at night. It will also give you more time to sit on the sofa with your pet as you enjoy the tea without having to get up and open the door. You can have more peace of mind by incorporating the option of locking your cat flap. This lets you control who enters and when. This option can be easily added to your existing cat flap and lets you close it at night to stop other pets from entering the house as well as stopping rogue cats from coming in! You will need to select the cat flap model that is best suited to your pet, then you can decide the location where it will be placed. There are many choices, from basic manual cat flaps to microchip models that can be programmed so they recognise your pet's collar or embedded microchip. We can assist you in choosing the best one to meet your budget and requirements taking into account the size of your animal and any other features you might like. After you've chosen the type of cat flap you want and the location you'd like it installed We can measure your door and uPVC or composite door panels and cut it to the proper size for your cat flap. If you have a toughened safety glass patio door, we can provide and install a replacement panel that has the cat flap integrated into. Installing a cat flap into the wall is more difficult, based on the type of wall you have. It requires careful planning since you'll need to ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes (water, gas waste, gas) traverse the area you're cutting. Therefore, it is generally recommended to fit a cat flap in the doors to the patio or door instead of a wall, since this will be less intrusive and will require fewer adjustments. When your cat flap is installed, it's important to spend time getting your pet accustomed to it. It's best to place it near their food as they will be naturally curious about it and want to explore it. This will allow them to get familiar with the process of passing through it. You can also use treats or your family members on the opposite side of the flap to motivate them to use it and make it a part of their routine. Customisation If you want your cat to have access to access to the garden or just let it in and out to explore the house and around the house, an entrance to the back with a cat flap fitted can make that possible. This will save you time and energy since you won't need to open the door each time your cat wants to go in or out. It also lets your cat explore the surroundings and get the exercise it needs to stay healthy. There are many different types of cat flaps to suit every budget and style. For instance some of the more expensive flaps can be microchipped to ensure you only allow access to your pet and some are designed for wall installation. If you decide to install your own cat flap it is fairly simple, and should take no more than two hours. The instructions that came with your cat flap will guide you through the process. However you will require a few tools are required to complete the task. A tape measure, a quality pencil, a spirit level, and a jigsaw or a drill are all required. Always make sure that you cut safely and are wearing a dust protection mask to avoid breathing in any hazardous particles. Mark the door with the size of the gap in which you'd like to use as a cat flap. Make sure the gap is straight, even and not too small or big. When you're ready to put in the flap, push it against the hole and use a spirit level to ensure that it's placed correctly. The most important thing to remember when fitting a cat flap is to consult the manufacturer, if you can, and to consult for a professional joiner if not confident in making modifications to your composite door. The doors are designed to be weatherproof, safe and durable. Making cat flap fitters could cause damage to the door or leaks. It is also a good idea to speak to an expert before trying to install a cat flap in a uPVC door in order to invalidate the warranty and cause draughts.