Cat Flap Fitter Looe Cornwall (PL13): An excellent way to enhance your cat's independence and improve it's quality of life is to fit a cat flap on an outside door or wall of your home in Looe. Cats that are kept indoors, as with people, will often show signs of irritation. Having easy access to outside world with a cat flap will help your pet to keep fit, both mentally and physically. But what form of cat flap is the best solution for your circumstances?
The simplest form of cat flap is basically that. A sheet of bendable material hung over a hole in a door to allow a cat to pass through it, but keep out the elements. Most Looe cat owners would doubtless prefer something a bit more secure and weatherproof for an exterior door to their house, although this may be okay for a fence panel or shed door.
This basic model can be improved on slightly with magnetic strips to keep the flap in place, however it is still far from perfect because it allows other cats or animals a means by which to get into your home.
The next step up from the magnetic strip pattern are RF chip or infra-red, magnetically operated cat flaps. With these, either an RF chip, IR or magnet will be sewn into your cat's collar. No animal is going to be able to leave or access your home unless it is fitted with this special collar. The drawback is that any other cat in the area that's got a similar collar could possible access your property with this kind of cat flap. Even these cat flaps can be upgraded to a certain extent with an RF cat flap and collar system providing an owner programmed unique identifier.
Fitting a cat flap that can be operated by your cat's own microchip, is the next step-up in entry devices for felines. The memory of these battery powered cat flaps can be programmed with one or more microchip numbers (if you've got several cats), to provide exclusive access. Whenever your cat comes in the vicinity of the flap, it will unlock and permit solely your micro-chipped pets to use the exit/entrance.
No matter what cat flap you buy, it should be capable of being locked in place. These days, nearly all cat flaps on the market have a 4-way locking mechanism for added flexibility. Which means it has the capability to be fully locked, permit exit only, enable only entrance into your premises, or be put in two-way exit and entry mode. This offers total control over the operation of your cat flap both throughout the day and during the night time. The wherewithal to perform different functions according to the time of day, and in keeping with your cat's and your requirements is also a possibility with some of the top-end brands of cat flap.
Installing a cat flap by yourself can be fairly easy if you have a solid wood door on your Looe property, and decent DIY capabilities. But, if you're planning to fit it in a reinforced uPVC door or in a double glazed window, you must seek outside help. Such situations require the expertise and skills of a reputable cat flap fitter or carpenter, who will have all the knowledge and equipment for this kind of installation.
INSTALLING A CAT FLAP IN LOOE
Double Glazing Installation - If your new cat flap has to be fitted into a double glazed panel, and your chosen "tradesman" tries to drill a hole in it, stop the work right away and give them their walking orders. It's just not possible to mount a new cat flap into a double glazed door panel or window pane. Making holes in your double glazing destroys not merely the security and strength of the glazing, but it removes the insulating properties as well. Your double glazing will be rendered unsafe, and it should never be attempted in any circumstances whatsoever.
A dependable Looe cat flap fitter will carefully measure up your existing unit and order a ready prepared one from a local glazing firm. As an integral part of its structure this new pane will have a pre-cut hole, which the cat flap can be fitted perfectly into. This is the only way to fit a cat flap in an existing double glazed or patio door, even though it can take a week or so to manufacture. Once you have acquired your new pane of glass, the old one can be taken out and the new one fitted. The cat flap will then be put in.
External Wooden Doors - As stated earlier in this article, timber doors are the easiest option with regards to cat flap installation on your property in Looe. If you are hesitant about making a hole in your back or front door, it's it may be better to contact a professional to undertake the project for you. A project of this sort should not be expensive and will provide you with the assurance of knowing that your kitty will be climbing through an expertly installed flap.
uPVC Door Panels - Cat flaps can normally be installed into uPVC doors. However, certain uPVC doors are lined with steel for extra security, which can cause some issues. A one-piece panel enables easier installation, so if you have a slatted uPVC door, it might be more cost effective to swap the panel for a single panel style.
Wall Installation - If you do not wish to cut a hole in your doors, either for aesthetic or security reasons, you can get a cat flap installed on an outside wall. A cat flap entrance in a wall requires a little more skill and equipment to install, therefore it is definitely best left to an expert. You will find there are a couple of options for this installation, including a straight-through tunnel design, or a right angular (through pillar) model. With this kind of installation a plastic or metal, square open ended tube is inserted into a square hole neatly cut out of your specified wall. Both ends of the hole are then fitted with an appropriate cat flap so your cat can enter and exit your house whenever it wants.
Replacing an Existing Cat Flap in Looe - If your wall, door or window already has a cat flap installed, but it's stopped working, or is damaged, it's entirely possible to mount a replacement over the current cavity. Your cat flap fitter will take off the unwanted cat flap, without harming the wall, window or door, and install a brand new flap in its place for your cat.
Before attaching a new flap in a double glazing pane that's been pre-cut, checking that the current glass has been made and installed accurately is crucial. The pane will need to be removed and substituted to avoid any safety and security problems, if it becomes obvious this isn't the case and corners were cut during the earlier installation.
FINDING A CAT FLAP INSTALLER IN LOOE
Whether you want your cat flap installed on a door, window or wall, you will find that there are specialist cat flap fitters, handyman contractors and even glazing companies in the Looe area who will be glad to oblige. There are a variety of ways of locating a good cat flap installer, and few compare with the option of asking for recommendations from friends and relations. If they have had comparable work completed by a local Looe tradesman, and been over the moon with the result, you can consider that they'll do a high quality job for you too.
Where personal recommendations are not possible, seek at least 3 quotes from local Looe cat flap fitters. Study these price quotes closely and do not always go with the cheapest option, since this won't necessarily be the best. Ask about any warranties they might offer for their workmanship and ensure you have it in writing, in case something happens to go awry.
A specialist cat flap installation contractor in Looe will supply you with a quality product, expertly fitted, and one which will last you, and your cat, for a good few years.
Cat flaps can be installed in Looe and also in nearby places like: Herodsfoot, Downderry, Polperro, St Martin, Widegates, Killigarth, Trelawne, West Looe, Lanreath, Morval, East Looe, Millendreath, Pelynt, Porthallow, Shutta, as well as in these postcodes PL13 1BU, PL13 1BG, PL13 1HA, PL13 2AU, PL13 2DR, PL13 1AP, PL13 2BD, PL13 2DG, PL13 1NJ, PL13 1DT. Local Looe cat flap fitters will likely have the postcode PL13 and the telephone dialling code 01503. Checking this out can confirm you are accessing a locally based cat flat fitter. Looe home and business owners can utilise these and various other similar services.
Cat Flap Weatherproofing Looe
Vital for the well-being and safety of both outdoor and indoor cats, weatherproofing the cat flap is essential. Both the feline and the occupants benefit from a dry and warm environment due to a well-weatherproofed cat flap, which prevents draughts, wind and rain from seeping into the house. High-quality insulating materials and seals in cat flaps ensure a tight barrier against the elements. Think about, additionally, the installation of a weatherproof tunnel extension to shield the entrance from harsh climatic conditions. The cat flap's effectiveness in providing a weather-protected and cosy space for your cat is preserved through regular maintenance, which involves checking seals for damage. (86024 - Cat Flap Weatherproofing Looe)
Looe Cat Flap Installation Tasks
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Cat Flap Fitters Near Looe
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In Dawn Road, Goonrea, Plaidy Lane, Hannafore Road, West Road, St Winnolls Park, Pendower Road, Barn Meadow Park, Tregarrick, Bodrigan Road, Polperro Road, Pendennis Road, Downs View, Chantry Lane, Church End, Quay Road, Rame View, Penarth, The Bay, Higher Market Street, Lower Chapel Street, Elm Meadow Drive, Bayview Drive, Churchlands, as well as the following local Looe postcodes: PL13 1BU, PL13 1BG, PL13 1HA, PL13 2AU, PL13 2DR, PL13 1AP, PL13 2BD, PL13 2DG, PL13 1NJ, PL13 1DT, householders have just recently needed cat flap installation. Work was undertaken in these locations by an expert cat flap fitter. Looe business and home owners received competent and professional cat flap installation services on every occasion.
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