Cat Flaps In Wembley

Cat flap fitting covers several different scenarios depending on where you want the flap positioned. The most straightforward installation is into a uPVC or timber door, where a hole is cut to the correct size and the flap is fitted and sealed into place. The same applies to a single glazed panel, where the glass can be cut on site in many cases. For a cat flap fitted in glass in Wembley, particularly into a sealed double glazed unit, the process is different and it is important to understand why.

A sealed double glazed unit cannot simply be drilled or cut without breaking the hermetic seal between the two panes. Doing so causes moisture to enter the unit, leading to permanent misting that cannot be cleaned away. For cat flap in double glazing in Wembley, Montrose Glass supplies a new toughened glass sealed unit with the cat flap aperture already cut and the flap factory-fitted or prepared before installation. The glazier installs this new unit into your existing frame, so the window remains fully weatherproof and thermally efficient. You can also fit a cat flap through a wall, which involves a separate process of cutting through the masonry and fitting a tunnel-style pet door.

When it comes to choosing a flap, you have several options. A standard locking cat flap gives you manual control over when your cat can come and go. A microchip cat flap reads your cat’s existing implanted microchip and only unlocks for registered pets, which prevents neighbourhood cats from wandering in. For households in Wembley with more than one pet, a microchip cat flap is often the most practical choice. Our glaziers can advise you on which type suits your property and your situation when they carry out the on-site assessment. Our broader Window Glazing services in Wembley cover everything from replacement panes to new units, so if you need additional glazing work at the same time, it can often be carried out in a single visit.