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Cat Flap Fitter Newtownabbey Northern Ireland (BT36): To give your cat the independence that it needs to live a life of contentment, you could fit a cat flap to an exterior door or wall in your Newtownabbey house. Cats which are kept indoors, just like people, can show signs of irritability. Having easy access to outside world by way of a cat flap will help your pet to keep fit, both physically and mentally. If this seems like a good option for you, exactly what sort of cat flap should you opt for?

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The most rudimentry form of cat flap is basically that. A bit of flexible material fixed over a hole in a doorway to allow a cat to climb through, but keep the elements out. The vast majority of Newtownabbey cat owners would no doubt favour something a bit more secure and weatherproof for an outside door to their house, although this may be okay for a garden fence panel or outhouse door.

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This standard model is still far from ideal as it allows other cats or creatures a way to enter your property, nevertheless it can be somewhat improved upon with the addition of a magnetic strip to hold the flap in position.

Magnetically controlled, infra-red or RF chip styles of cat flap, are the next step up from the magnetic strip version. This involves your cat wearing a collar which has either an IR, RF chip or magnet encased in it. Unless an animal is fitted with one of these special collars, it won't be able to trigger the flap and get into or leave your property, thus preventing some unwelcome visitors. Once again this is a pretty basic form of cat flap, given that any other cat in the area who's got a similar collar can still gain access to your property. RF cat flaps and collar systems are the upgraded version of these devices because they can be programmed by the householder to recognise a unique identifier, distinct to your cat. This makes certain that only your furry companion gets access, providing an additional layer of security and control.

Fitting a cat flap which can identify your pet's own microchip, is the next level in access gadgets for felines. The micro-chip details are programmed into the memory of the battery powered cat flap (multiple entries are possible if you have more than one pet). Exit and entry are only possible for microchipped pets, and the flap is unfastened whenever you cat is in close proximity.

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No matter which cat flap you buy, it should be capable of being locked in position. Most cat flaps sold currently boast a four way locking mechanism. Which means that it's got the capability to be locked fully, permit exit from your premises only, allow entrance into your property only, or be put in 2-way exit and entry mode. This will give you alternatives for all times of day and night, to control precisely how your cat flap works. A few top-end devices can be programmed to carry out specific functions according to the time of day, in line with your cat's and your needs.

If you're fairly good at DIY, installing your own cat flap should not be all that difficult, as long as you've got a solid timber door on your Newtownabbey home. On no account should you try and install a cat flap in a reinforced PVC door or in a double glazed window. These sorts of fixtures call for a professional installation by a dependable cat flap fitter or odd job man with the necessary skills and equipment.

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Double Glazing Installations - If you bring in a "tradesman" who, while trying to fit your new cat flap, attempts to drill a hole in a double glazed panel, immediately send them packing. It isn't possible to mount a new cat flap into a double glazing door panel or window pane. Drilling or cutting into any kind of double glazing will destroy its security and strength, along with its thermal properties. The truth is, it makes your glazing unsound and it should not ever be done.

A specialist cat flap installer will measure up the existing double glazing pane and have a glazing company knock up a new purpose made one. This new pane will arrive with a hole pre-cut as part of its construction where the cat flap will be installed. This is really the only way to fit a cat flap in an existing double glazed or patio door, even though it might take two weeks or so to produce. Once your new panel of glass shows up, the fitter will take out the old unit, and exchange it for the new "cat flap ready" one. It's now possible to install your new cat flap.

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Exterior Wooden Doors - The simplest alternative for cat flap installations in Newtownabbey, as was previously mentioned, are solid timber door panels. If you are nervous about cutting a hole in your back or front door, it's a good move to call a professional to do the job for you. This should give you the peace of mind that you will finish up with a professionally installed cat flap, and that the job has been carried out correctly and without causing harm to your door.

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uPVC Door Panels - It is perfectly feasible to fit a cat flap into most uPVC doors. It is necessary to know the internal construction, since some doors can have a steel lining for added security. A one-piece door panel enables easier installation, so if you've got a slatted uPVC door, it may be less expensive to exchange this panel for a single pane model.

Wall Installation - If you do not really wish to cut a hole in your doors, either for security or aesthetic reasons, you can get a cat flap installed within an external wall. Calling for much more skill and equipment, a wall cat flap installment is undoubtedly better left to a professional, if it's to be accomplished correctly. You can choose a straight through tunnel style, or maybe a right angled version which permits entry through a pillar. With this sort of installation a plastic or metal, open ended square insert is fitted into a square hole cut out of your wall. The cat flap you have chosen can then be attached at either end to enable your feline friend to come in and out as it wishes.

Replacing an Existing Cat Flap in Newtownabbey - If your door, wall or window is already fitted with a cat flap, but it has stopped working, or is damaged, it's possible to fit a replacement into the current hole. A trustworthy cat flap installer in Newtownabbey will be capable of removing your old cat flap, and fix a new one in its place without harming the door, window or wall.

When your cat flap installation involves a pre-cut hole in a double glazing panel, it is necessary to confirm that this was previously done in the right way, before fixing the new cat flap. If it's found this isn't the case, and the previous owners have cut corners to install their cat flap, the glass unit will have to be taken out and replaced to avoid any security and safety issues.

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There are several handymen, specialist cat flap fitters and even double glazing merchants in the Newtownabbey area, that provide cat flap installation thru whatever door or fabrication you need. It might be possible to ask friends and relations for recommendations when it comes to obtaining a first-rate cat flap specialist. If they're happy to recommend an individual who they have used themselves, you can be fairly certain that you'll be pleased too.

If you cannot find a cat flap installer through recommendations, always obtain at least 3 different price quotes before coming to a decision, please remember that the cheapest is often not the best. Try to get written warranties for the standard of their workmanship, so if things do go awry you have some recourse for compensation.

A professional cat flap installation contractor in Newtownabbey will provide you with a good quality product, adeptly fitted, and that will last you, and your furry friend, for many years.

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Cat flaps can be installed in Newtownabbey and also in: Randalstown, Nutts Corner, Templepatrick, Ballynure, Doagh, Kells, Pargate, Whitehead, Whiteabbey, Dunadry, Greenisland, Glengormley, together with these postcodes BT36 4RA, BT36 4PR, BT36 4TL, BT36 4QT, BT36 4TY, BT36 5AL, BT36 4TU, BT36 4PN, BT36 4RL, and BT36 4TJ. Locally based Newtownabbey cat flap installers will likely have the phone code 028 and the postcode BT36. Checking this out can make certain that you access a locally based cat flat fitter. Residents in the surrounding areas are able to utilise these and countless other similar services. Click the "Quote" banner to to make enquiries and obtain estimates for cat flap installation.

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Also find: Dunadry cat flap fitters, Doagh cat flap fitters, Randalstown cat flap fitters, Ballynure cat flap fitters, Glengormley cat flap fitters, Whiteabbey cat flap fitters, Kells cat flap fitters, Pargate cat flap fitters, Templepatrick cat flap fitters, Nutts Corner cat flap fitters, Greenisland cat flap fitters, Whitehead cat flap fitters and more. All these localities are catered for by professionals who install cat flaps. When it comes to fitting your cat flap securely and properly on your property, their know-how and expertise is invaluable. Professional installation ensures that your cat flap not only fulfills your pet's needs but also adheres to safety standards and complements the visual appearance of your home. If you're a local cat owner looking to obtain competitive and accurate cat flap installation quotes tailored to your specific needs, simply click here.

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