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www.repairmywindowsanddoors.co.uk can be difficult to set up the flap for your cat but with the right guidelines, it's not all that difficult. Decide how high you'd like your cat flap to be (normally it's located at belly height). Mark this point on the door and then use the template as a guide to drill. If you have a small kitten you can prop the door open a bit and gradually push it to pass through. Reward the kitten every time it goes through. Measure the Door A cat flap is a wonderful method to let your pet come and go inside and out of your home whenever it pleases. This will keep your cat healthy as it will ensure it is exercising regularly and will also allow it to go back inside if it gets trapped in the elements during bad weather. This can reduce the time you have to let your cat in or out, and keep your home safer by letting you know when it has left. However, it is important that the flap for your cat is properly fitted to stop your pet from escaping through it or be pushed through by other animals (e.g. dogs). You should measure the height of your pet's stomach and the size of the doorway in your home to ensure that the flap is at the correct height. If your cat is a little taller or shorter than normal, you can adjust the flap's position by moving it upwards or downwards by a small amount. The next step is to use a spirit level to mark the middle of the door. This is where you will install the flap. Then, using the mark as an outline, cut the contour of your flap using a Jigsaw. After you've cut the area, sand the edges of the door to create smooth surfaces. You can then drill any fixing holes required. Fitting a cat flap should not take longer than two hours. The process is slightly more challenging if you need to install it in the form of a uPVC door or a composite one. This is because these doors are available in a variety of thicknesses, which can affect the way holes are cut. We recommend that you call a professional if this is your first experience with glass. Measure Your Cat A cat flap can save you from listening to your pet's meow to let it out or in. This is particularly useful for those who work all day and your cat is in the house waiting for you to get home in all weathers. If you're planning to put a cat flap inside your door, it is crucial that you take measurements of your cat prior to attempting the task. While it may seem to be a simple task, it is essential to measure the right way or your cat will find it difficult to use. First, make sure that your cat is calm before taking measurements. You will need to hold them in a manner that they are not able to move, and make sure that the measuring tape or ruler is flat against their body and not bending in any place. Keeping the ruler or measuring tape against their body from their head to the base of their tail can allow you to make an accurate measurement. Once you have your cat's measurement, it's time to look at the door to determine where to place the flap. Position the flap at the level of your cat's belly. This will allow them to go through the door without much effort. This will also prevent the flap from making quite a lot of noise when it swings open and closed. You will also need to consider the thickness and structure of the uPVC door or composite. While timber doors are all of the same thickness, uPVC and composite doors are different in their overall construction and can make fitting a cat flap more complicated as you will need to make sure the hole you make is the proper size for your pet. You can make use of the template included in the instructions to mark the location of the opening on the door. This will help you to see where the opening must be and also ensure that the template is placed correctly on the door. It is also a good idea to utilize a spirit-level to make sure that the template is perfectly against the door. Cut the Flap You'll need to cut an opening in the door panel for your cat flap prior to you can attach it. This is a difficult task and it is recommended that you seek out the assistance of a professional cat flap fitting service for this job should you not have the expertise or knowledge to do it yourself. You can also consult the instructions provided with the kit to discover how to do it properly. To do this, you have to measure the height of your cat or kitten's belly. Use this as an indicator point. As a general rule put the flap about 10-15 centimeters above the ground. This is the average height of the stomach for cats. This will let your cat pass through the flap without difficulty and make it difficult for other cats or naughty neighbours to get inside or out. Mark the position of the cat flap on the door using the pencil. If your kit has a template for paper, place this over the door and use the markings to drill holes into every corner of the template. Then, you'll be able to cut the template shape and replace it with the cat flap. If you are installing your cat flap inside an entryway made of wood or uPVC, you can do it yourself if you are confident enough to use the jigsaw. Be sure to not cut into any of the door's mullions, or vertical rails. You can use a jigsaw to cut the panel into a circle or square depending on the design of your cat flap. Be patient and don't force the jigsaw into cutting faster. Once the hole is made, carefully place the cat flap in its new home. Make sure it's securely secured. If the flap has screw caps then push them into the protruding bolts. After the screws are installed smooth the edges and seal any gaps. This will prevent the entry of draughts into your home. Fit the Flap If you have a standard cat flap, you can help your pet to go through it by placing a small amount cat food on the top of the door. You can also try pushing the cat through with your hands or a stick. Once your pet is used to moving through the flap, it should be able to go in and out as it wants, so you can let it in or out without having to be there keeping the door open for it all day (and potentially in any weather). You can fit an animal flap inside an UPVC or glass door but it's not quite as straightforward as fitting one into a timber exterior door due to the fact that UPVC and some glass doors don't have a consistent thickness. This could affect the way you cut the hole for the flap and can also affect whether your flap is fitted correctly after it has installed. The mounting kit might include a template that shows you where to drill holes. If the kit doesn't include an example you can copy it to make your own. When cutting, it's important to not push the jigsaw hard so that you don't make a larger hole than you need in your door. Most cat flaps are square or rectangular in shape but there are also some which are circular, and they are usually more difficult to place. If you have a circular flap it's essential to make sure the hole is in the right location on your door as if it's not, your cat will not be able to use the flap and could be stranded out in the sun all day (or even night). Some cat flaps have locks that let you regulate when your cat is allowed to enter and leave. This is useful if your pet is afraid of going out in the dark or coming back in the dark. They are also useful for those who work all day. The lock can be used to allow or deny entry, and some can be locked in either direction permitting you to close the door completely, which is especially helpful for older or ill cats who aren't keen on going out in bad weather.