Cat Flap Fitter Bedwas Wales (CF83): To give your cat the independence and freedom it needs to live a life of contentment, you could fit a cat flap to an external wall or door in your Bedwas property. Cats are inclined to get irritated and grouchy when constantly kept inside, and not allowed to roam. Having a cat that's both physically and mentally fit, is one of the main benefits of giving your furry friend access to the world outside by way of a cat flap. If you choose to go down the cat flap route, your next decision will be what is the best type of cat flap.
Essentially, a cat flap at its most basic is simply that. A bit of flexible material fixed over a hole in a doorway to permit a cat to pass through, but keep out the elements. The majority of Bedwas cat owners would no doubt favour something a bit more secure and weatherproof for an exterior door to their property, although this might be suitable for a garden fence panel or outhouse door.
This basic design can be improved on a little with magnetic strips to keep the flap in place, however it's still a long way off being ideal as it allows other cats or creatures a way to enter your property.
Moving on from a magnetic strip are magnetically operated, infra-red or RF chip designs of cat flap. This involves your cat wearing a collar that's got either an IR, RF chip or magnet encased within it. Unless an animal is fitted with this special collar, it won't be able to trigger the flap and leave or get into your property, hence avoiding some undesirable visitors. The fact that any other moggy in the area who's got a similar model of collar could perhaps get into your home, is the downside with this still fairly basic type of cat flap. RF cat flaps and collar systems are the best version of this equipment because they can be programmed by the user to recognise a unique identifier, distinct to your cat. Access is limited to your feline friend alone, delivering an extra layer of control and security.
A cat flap which is can be recognised by your pet's microchip, is the next level in Bedwas feline entry security. The memory of these cat flaps can be programmed with one or even multiple microchip numbers (if you've got several cats), to provide exclusive access. The flap is unlocked anytime your cat is in the vicinity, only permitting exit or entry to animals that are microchipped.
Whichever cat flap you purchase, it should have the ability to be locked in place. For added security, almost all cat flaps boast a four way locking mechanism nowadays. This means that it has the capability to enable access into your home only, be locked fully, permit only exit from your home, or be put in two way exit and entry mode. This provides total control over how your cat flap works both during the day and throughout the night time. In keeping with yours and your pet's requirements, there is even the option to perform different functions in accordance with the time of day, with some of the more expensive devices.
Installing a cat flap yourself can be pretty straightforward if you've got a solid wood door on your Bedwas property, and respectable do-it-yourself abilities. Although, if it needs to be installed in a reinforced PVC door or in a double glazed window panel, you should under no circumstances even attempt it on your own. These kinds of fittings require a professional installation from a dependable cat flap fitter or carpenter with the necessary skills and equipment.
INSTALLING CAT FLAPS IN BEDWAS
Double Glazing Installation - If you call in a "tradesman" who, while endeavouring to install your cat flap, starts to drill a hole in a double glazed window or door panel, immediately send them packing. It's just not possible to fit a new cat flap into a double glazing door panel or window pane. Making holes in the double glazing destroys not only the security and strength of the glazing, but it compromises the thermal insulation attributes too. It should in no circumstances be attempted and will render your double glazing unsound.
It is necessary to get a new double glazed pane made especially for this purpose by a glazing company, and your local Bedwas cat flap installer will measure your current pane and order a brand new one. As an integral part of its construction this new double glazing unit will have a hole pre-cut, which the cat flap can be fitted perfectly into. This could take one or two weeks to produce, however it's really the only way to fit a cat flap in an existing patio or double glazed door. Once you have taken possession of your new modified glass pane, the old one can be removed and the new panel fitted. The cat flap will then be put in.
Exterior Wooden Doors - Wooden door panels are, as we already stated, the easiest alternatives for cat flap installation in Bedwas. If you're uncomfortable with making a hole in your front or back door, it's a good move to bring in an expert to undertake the project for you. This will give you the peace of mind that you will finish up with an expertly installed cat flap, and that the job has been carried out in the right and proper way.
uPVC Door Panels - Cat flaps can generally speaking be installed into uPVC doors. Nevertheless, certain uPVC doors are lined with steel for additional security, which may cause some problems. The models of door with a one-piece panel are the best for cat flap installation, so if yours has a slatted style panel, it might be easier to swap this for a single pane.
Wall Installation - It's also a possibility to have a cat flap fitted in an outside wall of your property in Bedwas, if you do not wish to cut holes in your doors, whether for aesthetic or safety reasons. This sort of installation is certainly best left to a professional, since it calls for a lot more skill and equipment to execute. You could choose a straight through tunnel style, or perhaps a right angled model which allows access via a pillar. This installation involves a square shaped hole being made through the wall of your choice, into which a metal or plastic, open ended square tube is inserted. Both ends of the hole are then fitted with a cat flap so your cat can get in and out of your house whenever it wants.
Replacing Your Existing Cat Flap in Bedwas - If you've already got a cat flap installed on a window, wall or door, but it is damaged or not operating properly, the existing hole can hopefully still be used for installing a replacement. An experienced Bedwas cat flap fitter will be happy to take out your old entry device and swap it for a brand new cat flap without causing any harm to the wall, window or door on which it is secured.
When your installation involves insertion into a pre-cut hole in a double glazing panel, it is necessary to check that this was previously done accurately, before fitting the new cat flap. If it's found that this isn't the case, and corners were cut in the original installation, the glass unit must be removed and replaced with a new one to avoid any safety and security issues.
FINDING A CAT FLAP INSTALLER IN BEDWAS
There are a number of professional cat flap fitters, handymen and even glazing firms in the Bedwas area, who provide cat flap fitting through whatever door or structure you need. There's no better approach to tracking down a decent cat flap installer than asking family and friends for recommendations. If they are prepared to recommend an individual who they have used, you can be certain that you'll be pleased too.
If you can't find an installation specialist through personal recommendations, always acquire 2 or 3 different quotations before coming to a final decision, and don't forget that the cheapest is often not the best. Try to get written guarantees for the quality of their workmanship, so if things do go wrong you have some recourse for compensation.
An experienced cat flap installation contractor in Bedwas will provide you with a quality product, expertly fitted, and that will last you, and your furry friend, for many years.
Cat flaps can be fitted in Bedwas and also in: Cwmfelinfach, Senghenydd, Abertridwr, Machen, Twyn-Shon-Ifan, Pwllypant, Penyrheol, Trethomas, Energlyn, Graig-y-Rhacca, Rudry, Wattsville, Llanbradach, and in these postcodes CF83 8NY, NP1 8RE, CF83 8QT, NP1 8AP, CF8 2WR, CF83 8ET, NP1 8BE, CF83 8DL, NP1 8QD, and NP1 8FU. Locally based Bedwas cat flap fitters will likely have the dialling code 029 and the postcode CF83. Verifying this should confirm you access a local cat flat fitter. Local home and property owners are able to utilise these and many other related services. Simply click the "Quote" banner to to make enquiries and obtain cat flap installation quotes.
Cat Flap Fitters Near Bedwas
Also find: Wattsville cat flap fitters, Senghenydd cat flap fitters, Graig-y-Rhacca cat flap fitters, Penyrheol cat flap fitters, Llanbradach cat flap fitters, Twyn-Shon-Ifan cat flap fitters, Trethomas cat flap fitters, Abertridwr cat flap fitters, Pwllypant cat flap fitters, Cwmfelinfach cat flap fitters, Energlyn cat flap fitters, Rudry cat flap fitters, Machen cat flap fitters and more. Professionals who install cat flaps can be found in most of these towns and villages. When it comes to ensuring that your cat flap is securely and properly fitted on your property, their skill and expertise is invaluable. When it is installed by a professional, you can be confident that your cat flap not only meets your pet's needs but also aligns with your home's aesthetic and safety requirements. By simply clicking here, local home and property owners can obtain cat flap installation estimates.
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Bedwas Cat Flap Installation Tasks
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