How can I replace my sliding glass doors with something else?
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Kite Flyer
To keep my cats out of my living room, years ago, I installed sliding glass doors. I am not happy with the lack of air flow and want to re-visit this issue. I have considered building a "barn door" out of white vinyl lattice but I think it would look cheesy in my living room. I have also considered a 3x6 sheet of metal that has been laser cut into a decorative design. I need to be able to keep functioning doors here, but I need them to allow maximum air flow. Any suggestions? Whatever material considered has to be strong enough to withstand a cat trying to climb it. :)
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My initial thought would be a barn door type with a solid bottom and a chicken wire or metal grate on the top half for light and airflow. Or my second thought would be to install a Dutch door, and may need to be custom fabricated depending upon how wide the opening is.
They make side lights for sliding doors with a pet door and screen on top.... https://www.google.com/search?client=opera&q=sliding+glass+door+side+lights+with+screen+and+cat+door&sourceid=opera&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
What about simple louvred bi-fold doors? you COULD remove the louvreS and replace with a nice metal grid.....or have made a pretty wrought iron door for your opening..it could be painted any color you like..make sure your cats can’t go through the decorative openings or bars... yes, they CAN do that! Bonnie