Is there one cat door / window that is better at keeping the cold air outside? I get a lot of cold air from around the flap.
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I found that do not have a lot of air coming from the flap. I have had a rubber flimsy door before and it was horrible and letting the cold air in. Maybe you can line the door with some weather stripping or use a window that is not getting so much wind. This product is the best one that I have found. The magnets are strong, and entire device is built well.
1986428
I use this indoors so I don't have any experience with it outdoors! I would think the elements outside might break it down over time! It's pretty enclosed on the inside so I would think this would get hot on the inside with only airflow through it's one entrance/exit doorway. But with a little alterations like cutting out a window on each side & in the back that would the give u the airflow your looking for. If you know someone that is good with power tools to make the window cutout it would be an easy fix.
1822645
I flipped the outer flap down on one side. I also turned the level just below so my cat could jump inside. She loves it!
350056
We have 3 Large dogs and just completed a extreme cold spell and the flaps were stiff but have not cracked or torn yet. The pet door faces south and gets sun on it. Our dogs are younger and go through the double flaps a hundred miles an hour. Were very happy with the door if anything were to happen to it I would replace with the same one.
71276
I used it on a window. Removed the screen and raised the window. Cut a piece of plywood and painted it (yes it looks nice) and cut opening for the cat door. Then screwed the cat door into the plywood and screwed the plywood into the bottom window and bottom of window frame. Screwed the 2 windows together so they couldn't be opened by a burglar. Lastly, bought some round grey foam insulation from Home Depot to insulate the top and bottom of the windows to stop air leak. Works great.
2197945
The flap is smoke colored. The FLAP measurement for model #259 is 7" X 7 1/4" The collar magnet for dogs is bigger and heavier than the cat collar magnet, your door comes with 2 collar magnets. You can order the cat magnets separately if you need lighter and smaller ones for your 7lb dogs. The purchased pet door needs to be mounted inside of a 1" x 4" wood frame that you will build and install in the exterior wall of your home. This size will work best for future extra large cats or small dogs. Hope this helps......I have installed 5 of these doors for cats.........they love them!!!!! The flap is smoke colored. The FLAP measurement for model #259 is 7" X 7 1/4" The collar magnet for dogs is bigger and heavier than the cat collar magnet, your door comes with 2 collar magnets. You can order the cat magnets separately if you need lighter and smaller ones for your 7lb dogs. The purchased pet door needs to be mounted inside of a 1" x 4" wood frame that you will build and install in the exterior wall of your home. This size will work best for future extra large cats or small dogs. Hope this helps......I have installed 5 of these doors for cats.........they... » Read More The flap is smoke colored. The FLAP measurement for model #259 is 7" X 7 1/4" The collar magnet for dogs is bigger and heavier than the cat collar magnet, your door comes with 2 collar magnets. You can order the cat magnets separately if you need lighter and smaller ones for your 7lb dogs. The purchased pet door needs to be mounted inside of a 1" x 4" wood frame that you will build and install in the exterior wall of your home. This size will work best for future extra large cats or small dogs. Hope this helps......I have installed 5 of these doors for cats.........they love them!!!!! « Show Less
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Yes it is, though I did put mine up against a bush. If you have 60 mile an hour winds, no guarantee's.:)If you are using this for a outdoor feral, or semi-feral cat, I would find someone who could drill a hole in the back. Does not need to be as large as the entrance. Feral cats need an entry and an exit to feel safe. I also suggest, SnuggleSafe. They are round disks with a fleeze pad. The disk can be micro-waved, put back in the pad, and under a blanket in the igloo. They stay warm for quite some time! Meow:)
2089259
No I wouldn't recommend the door flap. It's opaque so it would be difficult to see through, and it is leaves about an inch gap on the bottom so it would be drafty in cold weather.
2234457
It will be warmer than anywhere out in the open. It is insulated with a nice cushion on the bottom. Since our weather has cooled, our outside cats have moved back into our Kitty Tube. I want to get the door awning for ours next.
1569599
I took 2 pieces of rag and taped them on the inside overlapping them. I was worried that my girl wouldn't go in since she is really wild (won't come within 4 feet of you). She has been going in on a regular basis. It has been extremely cold here (0 degrees with wind chills below 0) so maybe she knows a good thing. I have it positioned under our house eaves with the opening behind our air conditioning unit to help block wind and wet.
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Patrica,I know there is a flap/door cover for the kitty condo. I made one myself out of a see thru piece of tarp material and then the cat would not go in there. I took it off and they went back in there. They are wanting to be able to exit quickly and don't trust to be in with the cover. The heated cat pad I bought seems to fit in there but I did not have one in there because with 2 cats sleeping in the condo they were keeping each other warm. I put the cat condo so the wind did not come into the condo for the cats. I even cut another piece of carpet for inside the condo for added padding and they were sleeping in there. Hope this answers your questions. Patrica,I know there is a flap/door cover for the kitty condo. I made one myself out of a see thru piece of tarp material and then the cat would not go in there. I took it off and they went back in there. They are wanting to be able to exit quickly and don't trust to be in with the cover. The heated cat pad I bought seems to fit in there but I did not have one in there because with 2 cats sleeping in the condo they were keeping each other warm. I put the cat condo so the wind did not come into the condo for the cats. I even cut another piece of carpet for inside the condo for... » Read More Patrica,I know there is a flap/door cover for the kitty condo. I made one myself out of a see thru piece of tarp material and then the cat would not go in there. I took it off and they went back in there. They are wanting to be able to exit quickly and don't trust to be in with the cover. The heated cat pad I bought seems to fit in there but I did not have one in there because with 2 cats sleeping in the condo they were keeping each other warm. I put the cat condo so the wind did not come into the condo for the cats. I even cut another piece of carpet for inside the condo for added padding and they were sleeping in there. Hope this answers your questions. « Show Less
1748615
The only way I have been able to completely and continuously seal out the hot & cold is to have at least one of the hard plastic slide-in doors in place, especially during our windy and tornado seasons. With only the soft flaps, a very slight amount of air may sneak by once in a while with gusty, stronger winds. We have this mounted in our kitchen dining area wall, and have recently had 1 and 2 ambient degree mornings, and the soft flaps have not allowed the cold air to pass. During the summer months of high temps and high humidity, the flaps seal very well, with air passage being a non-issue. We have tried many doors before this one, and none have measured up. The most important point regarding proper functioning of the door is the proper installation. Done well, the door performs admirably. It was only after 6 years of very regular, hard use by our four large dogs (and one small), that it needed to be replaced, as some of the weather strips had finally worn out. Hope this helps!
1748614
Well I live in VT - it's been below 10 for a long time now and I have been checking the door for drafts, etc. It seems to work about as well as our back door which I have found surprising because it is just two well sealed rubber flaps. It works much better than our old PetCo cold weather door at keeping out the cold and seems like an all around much better product.
128870
Only slightly different visually one side to the other. We never installed the flap. Despite others' complaints, I figure it's better than leaving the door ajar all the time (we use it so our cat can access his food & box on the terrace, so no concern about unwanted critters using it to enter).
1726978
Hi Spencer. It has magnetic strips on both flaps that are a vital part of keeping drafts out. Unfortunately, they do go 'clunk'. It's certainly not a deal breaker for us, but then, it's not in my bedroom, either. The way I'd look at it is this - if putting it in stops your cat/dog from waking you up to go outside, it's worth the very brief noise. :)
1244052
It does have door openings on both ends. I would remove the plastic kitty door so air can circulate. I guess if it was too hot, they wouldn't use it.
668967
I can't answer about a flap, but the new vent that went in does not allow cold air to pass back into my laundry room.