Cat Flap Fitter Thatcham Berkshire (RG18): Fitting a cat flap to an external wall or door in your Thatcham house helps to give your cat the independence and freedom it needs to live a life of contentment. Cats are very similar to humans in a lot of ways, and will typically show signs of frustration and anxiety if kept inside for lengthy periods of time. When your cat is granted instant access to the outside world by way of a cat flap, there is a much better likelihood of it staying both mentally and physically fit and healthy. So, you think it's a good idea, but which is best type of cat flap for your precious pet?
The simplest kind of cat flap is basically that. A bit of flexible material hung over a hole in a doorway to permit a cat to pass through, but keep out the elements. The majority of cat owners in Thatcham would doubtless prefer something a little more secure and weatherproof for an exterior door to their home, although this may be suitable for a shed door or garden fence panel.
This uncomplicated model can be somewhat improved upon with a magnetic strip to keep the flap in place, however it's still far from perfect as it enables other cats or animals a means by which to get into your property.
Magnetically operated, infra-red or RF chip models of cat flap, are a step up from the basic magnetic strip version. In this case, either an RF chip, IR or magnet will be encased in your cat's collar. No animal will be able to access or leave your home unless it's fitted with one of these special collars. The drawback here is that any other cat in the neighbourhood who has a similar style of collar may be able to gain access to your property when using this type of cat flap. An enhancement to this device is a RF cat flap/collar system which features a unique identifier which can be programmed by the pet's owner.
Installing a cat flap that can be triggered by your cat's microchip, is the next step-up in entrance gadgets for felines in Thatcham. The details of your cat's micro-chip are entered into the cat flap's memory (multiple entries are possible if you have more than one cat). The flap will be unlocked anytime your cat is nearby, only permitting access to pets that are microchipped.
When you're purchasing a cat flap, you must make sure it's of a design that can be locked into position. The majority of cat flaps sold nowadays boast a 4-way locking system. This means that it's got the capability to allow entrance into your property only, permit only exit from your home, be fully locked, or be put in 2-way exit and entry mode. This will provide you with a variety of choices on precisely how your cat flap works at all times of the day and night time. Some more advanced cat flaps can be set to perform different functions in accordance with the time of day, based on your pet's and your needs.
If you're fairly decent at DIY, fitting your own cat flap shouldn't be all that difficult, as long as you've got a solid timber door on your property in Thatcham. But, if you are hoping to fit it into a double glazed window panel or in a reinforced uPVC door, you should ask for outside help. These kinds of fixtures require a professional installation by a reputable cat flap fitter or handyman with the appropriate skills and equipment.
INSTALLING CAT FLAPS IN THATCHAM
Double Glazing Installation - If you happen to employ someone who tries to drill a hole in a double glazed panel to install your cat flap, stop them right away and ask them to leave. It is simply not possible to mount a new cat flap into a double glazed door panel or window pane. Drilling or cutting into any kind of double glazing will ruin its strength and security, as well as its insulation attributes. It should in no circumstances be attempted and renders your double glazing unsafe.
A specialist cat flap fitter will measure up your current double glazed unit and have a local glazing company knock up a new purpose made pane. This new pane will be delivered with a pre-cut hole as an integral part of its structure where the cat flap will be installed. This can take a week or two to manufacture, but it's basically the only way to install a cat flap in an existing double glazed or patio door. As soon as your new glass panel shows up, the fitter will remove the old one, and replace it with the new "cat flap ready" pane. It's now possible to fit your new cat flap.
External Wooden Doors - The simplest alternative for new cat flap installations in Thatcham, as was stated earlier in this article, are timber door panels. If you are somewhat uncertain about creating a sizeable hole in your door, you may be better off hiring an experienced handyman or cat flap fitter instead. An undertaking like this is comparatively inexpensive and will give you the assurance of knowing that your cat can enjoy a professionally fitted flap.
uPVC Door Panels - It is quite possible to fit a cat flap into a uPVC door. You will need to determine what the interior construction of you door actually is, since for extra security certain uPVC door panels are made with a galvanised steel lining. A one piece door panel allows for easier installation, so if you've got a uPVC door that is slatted, it may be cheaper to exchange this panel for a single panel type.
Wall Installation - If, for safety or aesthetic reasons, you don't want to have a hole cut into one of your doors, you could choose to install the cat flap on an outside wall of your home in Thatcham. A wall cat flap entrance calls for a little more equipment and skill to fit, so it is definitely better left to a specialist. You'll find there are a couple of possibilities for this type of installation, including a straight-through tunnel design, or a right angled (through pillar) style. With this type of installation a metal or plastic, square open ended tube is inserted into a square hole cut into your wall. Each end of the hole is then installed with an appropriate cat flap so your cat can get in and out of your home whenever it wishes.
Replacing Your Existing Cat Flap in Thatcham - If you already have a cat flap installed on your door, wall or window, but it's damaged or not working properly, the current hole can, with a little luck, still be used for installing a replacement. Your cat flap installer will take off the unwanted cat flap, without causing damage to the door, window or wall, and fit a brand new flap in its place for your cat.
When your installation involves insertion into a pre-cut hole in a double glazed pane, it is essential to check that this was previously done in the right way, before fixing the new flap. If you discover that this is not the case, and a botch was made of the original installation, the glass panel will have to be taken out and replaced to avoid any safety and security problems.
FINDING A CAT FLAP INSTALLER IN THATCHAM
In and around Thatcham there are many handymen, specialist cat flap fitters and even glazing companies who offer cat flap fitting services in windows, walls or doors. It might be possible to ask relatives and friends for referrals when it comes to tracking down a first-rate cat flap fitter. If they've had similar work carried out by a local Thatcham tradesman themselves, and been pleased with the end result, you can consider that they will likewise do a first-rate job for you.
If you can't find an installer through recommendations, always try to obtain three or four different quotations before making a decision, and keep in mind that cheapest may not always be best. See if you can get written warranties for the quality of their workmanship, so that if things do happen to go amiss you have some recourse to compensation.
A specialist cat flap installation contractor in Thatcham will supply you with a good quality product, adeptly fitted, and one that will last you, and your furry friend, for a good few years.
Cat flaps can be installed in Thatcham and also in: Bradfield Southend, Upper Bucklebury, Ashmore Green, Brimpton, Cold Ash, Crookham Common, Heads Hill, Bucklebury, Stanford Dingley, Curridge, Upper Woolhampton, Tutts Clump, Colthrop, Miles's Green, Bishops Green, Benham Hill, Marlston Hermitage, Beenham, Midgham, The Slade, Greenham, Henwick, and in these postcodes RG18 3BT, RG18 3DH, RG18 3AU, RG18 3FZ, RG18 3GQ, RG18 3DP, RG18 3DY, RG18 3EG, RG18 3FX, RG18 3DT. Local Thatcham cat flap fitters will most likely have the postcode RG18 and the phone code 01635. Verifying this will make sure that you access a locally based cat flat fitter. Thatcham property owners can benefit from these and lots of other comparable services.
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In Severn Close, Agricola Way, Simmons Field, Shakespeare Road, Archangel Way, Charlotte Close, Calard Drive, Blenheim Cottages, The Orchard, The Close, Barfield Road, Thames Road, Boscawen Way, Sunderland Place, Curridge Green, The Martins, Billington Way, Derwent Road, Church Street, The Square, Bradley Moor Square, The Rise, Beech Walk, The Maltings, Sewell Close, Crabtree Lane, Ashbourne Way, Bluecoats, Druce Way, as well as the following Thatcham area postcodes: RG18 3BT, RG18 3DH, RG18 3AU, RG18 3FZ, RG18 3GQ, RG18 3DP, RG18 3DY, RG18 3EG, RG18 3FX, RG18 3DT, homeowners have recently needed cat flap installation. Work was executed in these locations by a specialist cat flap fitter. Thatcham business and home owners were given competent and top quality cat flap installation services in all cases.
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