Replacing double glazing panel

[Kathyan]

We have a uvpc back door with two double glazed glass panels. I would like to replace the lower panel with wood so that we can fit a cat flap (I'm fed up of getting up to let the cat in and let him out!) Is this an easy thing to do please?

[Ethel]

If you scroll down this link you will see their are two cat flaps specifically for glass. In a double glazed unit you would need to replace the unit with one cut specifically for the flap.
Any small double glazing firm would be happy to do this for you.
http://www.ultimateanimals.co.uk/acatalog/Petmate_ Catmate_catdoors_catflaps_Cat_Mate_dogflaps_electr omagnetic_catflap.html


It would be more secure than replacing it with a wooden panel.

[worfman]

ethels right you can get them fitted in glass, but the easyest and cheapest way of doing it is with a upvc panal

[Big Al1st]

Hi Kathyn, Sorry for delay in answering
To get Flap in glass you will have to get a new TOUGHENED Glass unit with the hole cut in. This would cost about �50 plus cost of cat flap.
Easiest way is to get a white infill panel with cat flap cut in. However you must find out the thickness of the panel and/or glass. It will be either 20mm, 24mm or 28mm.
If you get a panel, although it is a bit more expensive, get one that is MDF re-inforced . It adds strength to the door and cannot be kicked in easily.
Any local double glazing company should be able to help Regards Al