Is My Sliding Screen Door Suitable for the Mesh Patio Pet Door?

Modified on Mon, 8 Jun at 3:29 PM

Short Answer

The Mesh Patio Pet Door is designed for sliding screen doors with a suitable track and enough clearance for the pet door frame.

Before purchasing, check your track width, door height, and whether any locks or hardware are installed within the track.

Compatibility Checklist

1. Does Your Door Have a Suitable Track?

The Mesh Patio Pet Door requires a track width of at least:

17.5 mm (0.7")

If the track is narrower than this, the pet door may not fit correctly.

2. Is There Any Hardware in the Track?

Some sliding screen doors have:

Locks
Latches
Screws
Rollers or fittings

installed within the track where the pet door needs to sit.

In many cases these can be removed, but doing so may disable your existing screen door lock.

3. Does Your Door Height Match?

Check that your door height falls within the supported range for the Mesh Patio Pet Door.

See:
How Tall Can I Extend the Mesh Patio Pet Door?

4. Will You Still Have Enough Walk-Through Space?

The Mesh Patio Pet Door permanently occupies part of your doorway opening.

Before purchasing, slide your door open by the amount of space that would remain after installation and check whether the opening feels comfortable to walk through.

Considering Other Options?

If you do not want to modify or remove hardware from your screen door, the Glass Patio Pet Door may be a better option, as it installs into the glass door opening instead.

Important

Because sliding screen doors vary between homes, customers should always measure their own door and confirm compatibility before purchasing.

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