How do I make a doggie door?
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CJ
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I have French doors and need a small doggie door in one pane with a flap to lock at night.
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Hi CJ, I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for, but I found a good how to link that may help: https://www.halepetdoor.com/installation_instructions/show/49-french-door-model-pet-door-installation
Here's a link with lots of ideas that others have done:
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+make+a+doggie+door+in+a+french+door+pane&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS781US781&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=-xv0LPNv62gWMM%253A%252CL_uWpo6SuUyPgM%252C_&usg=AI4_-kSQEFiP7Dw7y8nd_Ug-Rhyc2lAEDQ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiemczF0dveAhUJ1qwKHV2GCbwQ9QEwF3oECAQQDg#imgrc=_
Good luck!
There is not enough wood sound a pane to hold a doggie door.
They do have doggie doors that you can put through the wall if you can't install one on your French door.
https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/skills-and-know-how/carpentry-and-woodworking/install-a-pet-door-in-a-metal-exterior-door. Not your type of door but might give a few good tips for installation!
get pet door size of opening remove pane of glass & install Hale pet products makes good ones but you can get lower cost ones on Amazon look for warehouse deals sometimes 1/2 cost even if it says used mostly broken packaging.