Endura Flap Pet Door for Walls in White | Energy-Efficient Double Flap Design for Wall Installations | All-Weather Protection with Insulating Dual-Layer Flap | White, XL, Double Flap

Four year update: I just thought about the door and figured I would update my review. Still 5 stars. I have not had one issue with the door. No drafts, no leaks, doors still looks and functions like new. Highly recommend, even though it is expensive and costs more than doors at your local pet store, this thing is worth every penny. I also believe in helping others make a good choice because I want advice when I purchase something.One year update: still 5 stars. Held up well during the northeast winters, no drafts. Doors and magnets look and work like new. Highly recommend.Installation is easy, just follow directions. Jig saw makes trimming tunnel easy and it even comes with a blade. If you have vinyl or wood siding, I recommend to trim siding a bit more than actual opening so the door can fit against the sheathing of the house. Then cut and install the same trim used around your widows and doors around the dog door and the siding goes into or butts up next to the trim. Then caulk around trim. In the case of vinyl siding, J channel is applied around the door and your siding goes into the J channel, just like your other windows and doors. It will look like the house was built with the dog door. you should be able to find matching J channel and extra siding if needed. If you are not comfortable doing that, I recommend a general contractor who installs windows, doors, or siding.The flaps seal tight all the way around and I don't feel any drafts, Excellent design. I hate products that are designed poorly. This is worth the extra money when compared with other brands. I waited a day for the caulk to dry and then introduced my dog to the fact that there is a new hole in the house. Then I hyped him up running around with treats and turned going through the door into a game, while I held the flaps open, but letting go and letting the flaps drag along his back. 10 minutes later he was pushing through both flaps by himself. I built a small deck out of 2x6 lumber and covered it in decking as a small step since the step down from the door dog to my deck was a bit large.

This is indeed a badass wall mounted doggie door. I would recommend it if you are looking for a duel flap wall mounted door that will keep the elements out by far the best door in the market - not a plastic cheapy by any means, this is a full aluminum door with aluminum hallway through the wall. The duel flaps will keep your house insulated so you don't have to worry about that. I live in AZ and today was 110 degrees (fun day to install a door), but after the door was installed I put my hand touching inside flap in the house and it was cool - that is what I got this for.Now you may have heard the installation is not for beginners, I will agree with this. I consider myself a pretty good do it yourself type of guy, that has a fair amount of tools. That being said, it still took me 5-6 hours to install (because I'm a perfectionist). I would suggest if you are considering getting this door, for a large door or the extra large door, to get out your stud finder and look at the locations you are considering FIRST! I have a large door, and the found that the template needs 12.5 inches to be cut out for this, by the luck of god, the place I wanted to install had studs 13 inches apart - now this was a very tight squeeze and I had no room for error when it came to the width - height no problem. That being said this is how my installation went:1) inside hole - basic dry wall - easy peasy, just get your template and use a level on top to make sure it is level. this was a piece of cake, I did go and buy and extra long 3/8th drill bit to go through the dry wall to the outside wall though - so this was +13 bucks for a drill bit I'll only use once.2) outside wall: OMFG, after removing the insulation I found out the out side wall was stucko that was covered over chicken coop wire - WTF? So the tools I had for going through basic dry wall died fast, and was forced to go back to the hardware store and buy reciprocating saw with metal blades that can handle chicken coop wire + 90 bucks, well I got a new toy tool now I guess? crap this is getting expensive... well after that bingo! that cut through that outer wall in no time.3) okay, now it was time to measure the "hallway" the inside wall to the out side wall, and take off 1/4 as the directions say and cut the aluminum appropriately. OMG, this was the hardest part of the entire ordeal. while trying to cut the outside wall with the blade that was in the packaging it dulled to nothing (so I had to get the reciprocating saw), but now I had no blade to cut the aluminum with, in hindsite, don't use this blade for anything else then cutting drywall and the aluminum - use something else for the outside wall! you guessed it, I had to go back to the hardware store and purchase some metal blades for my jigsaw, get the blades that have small and close teeth, the bigger ones will cause the aluminum to "jump" around while cutting and bend it.4) now now it's pretty easy and getting to the home stretch, simply add the top and bottom aluminum pieces like they say and then the sides to the inside door, use the caulking and be liberal with it.5) now take the outside door and get it so it connects with the aluminum "hallway" I did this by myself, but if you have some one else around it would be helpful. After they are are "connected" you'll take the long screws and connect them to all four corners. just do so it is together, not tight as you'll have some play room to make sure it is level after you have it level tighten that bad boy up and boom! it's together! you just no have to go outside and take the protruding screw bit and simply go up and down with it - it will cut itself off at the bit where it is screwed into the door, then simply put in the screw covers and kick your damn dog through the thing (just kidding).This all being said the installation can be tricky, but not impossible, just make sure you have a few hours to kill, and don't rush it, take your time and you'll be fine. I hoped this helped!

I researched dog doors like mad--many hours of research. I needed a door that would withstand the wind gusts and harsh cold of Colorado Springs, CO (at the eastern foot of the Rocky Mountains) winters. In the end, I concluded this door as the only one that could meet my demands. I'm in the middle of winter now and I am happy to report that I was right. The door is staying closed and keeping the cold out. The double door pane feature is a must to keep the cold and wind out. I've never cut a hole in my house before so I was quite worried but there was nothing to it. They provide everything you need in the box and have videos on line to follow. Watch all the videos you can on installation and you will be fine. I had to move an electrical wire, that was another $250 for an electrician but in retrospect I could have done it myself easily, but i was pressed for time and hired someone. If you are worried about wind and cold like I was then this is the door for you. I think the door flaps (where the magic of the door is really at) have a lifetime warranty but it's not advertised from what I can tell. Spend the extra money, it's a lot but it's worth never having to worry about. The quality of the flaps are top notch.

It was a little pricey for a small door but my dogs love it so well worth it

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Brilliant ! Works a treat I can go to work and dogs are free to go in and out Very happy thanks

This dog flap is a great alternative to a door flap. Our new UPVC back door faces East and the wind would have howled right through a traditional dog door. But this one is absolutely perfect. It is made for American walls so was too narrow between the inner and outer door, however my husband is quite handy and he made a wider insert from metal and wood to line and insulate between inner and outer door. There is no drafts and you cant feel a cold spot in its vicinity. So glad we spent the money....not cheap but worth every penny

Well designed and easy to install... Solid door... Definitely the best dog door I have found on the market.