Endura Flap Severe Weather Vinyl Sliding Glass Dog Door
- Designed for vinyl sliding glass doors in severe weather climates
- Insulated dual-flap system remains flexible in -40°F to 110°F temperatures
- 1/2" clear, insulated, dual pane Low E safety glass for max energy efficiency
- Semi-permanent installation compatible with 1.5" thick 'U' shaped tracks
- Available in various sizes for cats and dogs up to X-Large
Product Details
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Severe weather solution: The Endura Flap Severe Weather Vinyl Sliding Glass Dog Door is perfect for extreme climates, protecting your home from the elements
- Insulated dual-flap system: Two flaps offer enhanced insulation, maintaining flexibility in temperatures ranging from -40°F to 110°F
- Energy-efficient glass: Dual pane, Low-E safety glass minimizes UV rays and infrared light, ensuring energy efficiency and comfortable indoor temperatures
- Compatibility: Designed for vinyl sliding glass doors with 1.5" thick 'U' shaped tracks, making it suitable for various door configurations (will not work with monorail tracks)
- Various sizes available: Accommodates pets of all sizes, from cats and small dogs to extra-large dogs, providing convenience and freedom for your furry friend
- Secure locking cover: Included locking cover and c-clamp lock allow you to secure the pet door when necessary for added safety
- Easy semi-permanent installation: The spring-loaded design makes it ideal for rentals and vacation homes without permanent alterations
- Aesthetically pleasing: The white vinyl frame seamlessly integrates with your existing sliding glass door for a cohesive look
- Low-maintenance flap: UV-resistant flap material won't warp or yellow in the sun, ensuring long-lasting durability and performance
- Wind resistance: Flap lined with magnets on all sides, able to stay shut in winds up to 50 mph, providing additional protection against the elements
- Customizable height: 5/16" can be trimmed off the top of the pet door panel if a slightly shorter height is needed
- Easy-to-follow instructions: Comprehensive installation instruction booklet included for a hassle-free setup experience
- Invest in quality: Although a premium investment, this American-made dog door offers lasting durability and improved insulation compared to standard alternatives
Need help installing? Check out our Vinyl Sliding Glass Door Installation page.
Size Chart
Flap Size | Flap Dimension | Step Over Height | Overall Panel Width | Recommended Pet Height |
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Small | 6" w x 10" h | 3 3/10" | 12 3/8" | 8" - 14" |
Medium | 8" w x 14" h | 3 3/10" | 14 3/8" | 8" - 21" |
Large | 10" w x 18" h | 6 3/5" | 16 7/16" | 8" - 31" |
Extra Large | 12" w x 22" h | 6 3/5" | 18 1/2" | 8" - 36" |
Height Options:
- Short: 74 ¾" - 77 ¾"
- Regular: 77 ¼" - 80 ¼"
- Tall: 93 1⁄4" – 96 1⁄4" (additional cost)
Step-Over is non-adjustable for all vinyl Endura Flap panels. If your measured track height is near the bottom of the adjustment range then you should review a Track Measuring Guide.
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Installation Instructions
Click to view the Single Flap Vinyl Sliding Glass Pet Door Instructions.
Parts
- 1 Vinyl Panel Pet Door
- 1 Weatherstrip Seal Roll
- 1 Center Post Weather Seal Draft Stopper
Tools
- Flathead screwdriver
- #2 Philips head screw driver
- Non-metal hammer
- Scissors
Please read instructions & notes thoroughly before installation.
Step 1 Loosen Height Adjustment Locks
- Loosen the height adjustment locks at the top of the panel. This allows the spring mechanism to move freely up and down.
Step 2 Insert Panel Into Track
- Insert the panel into the upper track of your door frame, push the panel into the spring mechanism, then swing the bottom of the panel up and over the threshold into the lower track rail.
Step 3 Apply Weatherstrip
- Once you are confident that the panel fits, remove the panel from the track and lay it on its side on the ground.
- Apply the foam weatherstrip seal by peeling back the paper and exposing the adhesive. Unroll it along the edge of the panel, pressing to ensure it adheres. Install on both sides and trim to fit with scissors.
Step 4 Place Panel In Track
- Place the panel back into the sliding glass door, then tighten the height adjustment locks to lock it in place.
Step 5 Install the Draft Stopper
- The center post weather seal strip (draft stopper) should be installed on the inside of the home.
- Trim with scissors as needed. Clean the edge of your patio door with rubbing alcohol before installing to assure a good seal.
- Repeat step two to install the panel in your track.
FAQ
What if my panel is slightly too tall?
You can trim up to 5/16" off the spring-loaded adjustment piece at the top. Remove the adjustment piece with a #2 Philips head screwdriver and use scissors to cut down the flanges. Be careful not to cut too low.
What if my panel is slightly too short?
We ofer height extensions that will add 1 1/2" to the top of the panel that you slide into the channel at the top. These are made from the same vinyl as the panel so the color will match exactly. If the extension makes the panel feel unstable, you can secure it with screws.
What if the panel is wobbling slightly back and forth?
If your track is wider than 1 1/2", you can use small wooden shims or extra weather-stripping to fill the gap inside the top and bottom tracks. By placing the material inside the tracks you won't be able to see it, but it will stabilize the panel.
Locking Your Door
Since you cannot lock your sliding glass door to the panel, we have provided you with a sliding door clamp lock to secure your home.
Installing the sliding door clamp:
This clamp as a screw that tightens by hand to prevent the sliding door from moving beyond the clamp's placement. For doors manufactured with the glass slider on the inside track, the lock can usually be installed on the door's raised track.
If you aren't able to use the lock that comes with the panel:
A great alternative to locking your sliding glass door is a Charley bar or dowel. Both block the slider from opening. When engaged, you cannot pull the sliding door away from the pet door panel.
My slider isn't closing evenly against the panel?
Your slider may not be level, which can happen in older houses. In that case, you may be able to adjust the wheels on the slider enough to line it back up. It will depend on your door, but you should be able to adjust a screw near the bottom of the door.
Turning the screw will adjust the wheels slightly. If the slider is level then it could be an issue with the metal height adjustment lock at the top of the panel. You can also use a rubber mallet to tap the curve into a straight line.
If the height adjustment lock is hitting the edge this can mean that the bottom of the panel is going further into the jamb that it can at the top. A gap appears that gets wider as you go down the panel. You can use wood shims or weatherstripping in the jamb to push out the bottom of the panel.
Videos
Adjusting the Stepover
Installation Video
How to Measure Your Door for a Sliding Glass Pet Door
How to Adjust the Magnet Strength of Your Endura Flap
The Leaf Blower Test
Endura Flap Dog Doors Durability
FAQ
Is this the same as the Thermo Panel 3e? This is very similar in that it has the same height ranges, flap sizes, and Low-e glass. However, this vinyl panel is specifically made to fit better in the wider vinyl slider tracks. Read about the differences between vinyl and aluminum pet door panels here. |
Will it fit all vinyl sliding glass doors? This panel fits doors that have a recessed track at least 1-1/2" wide, with a rail in the bottom that is about the size of a pencil. The panel is made with a small channel that will case over that little rail |
Does it lock? We do include a c-clamp lock to lock the panel in place in your slider track. However, the panel does not mate with your existing sliding door lock. You can also use a Charley bar (security bar for sliding door) or wooden dowel for additional security. |
Can an intruder remove it from the outside? The thumbscrews are on the inside of the house so you cannot loosen them from the outside. |
Does the flap lock? The severe weather vinyl sliding door panel comes with a secure locking cover to block access to the flap when needed. |
Does this panel insulate well? Yes, it insulates very well. The flap is lined with magnets on three sides to stay shut in winds up to 50mph. The glass in the panel is Low-E for maximum insulation. |
How do I measure for it? You will want to measure from the deepest part (down past the little metal rail) in the bottom, then all the way up to the deepest part inside the top track for your track height. |
Does it come in any color other than white? No, but the vinyl can be painted to match your home. |
What if my track is wider than 1-1/2"? It will still work if your track is wider, but if the channel in the bottom, top, or side measures less than that you will not be able to fit it into place properly. |
Does your door have to be vinyl? No, this can work for aluminum sliders with tracks at least 1.5" thick. |
Is the flap flexible? It is flexible, but since it is two pieces sandwiched together it is a little stiffer and heavier than the more economical vinyl flaps. |
Is the flap clear? It is a little foggy, but it is see-through so it's easy for pets to use. |
Will this form condensation like the aluminum panels? Nope! One of the benefits of a vinyl panel is that it won't "sweat" in cold weather the way aluminum panels can. |
My sliding door track has a triangular guide rail. Will this pet door still work? Some sliding glass door tracks have a triangle-shaped guide rail instead of a cylindrical pencil rail running along the middle. This pet door panel has an arch along the bottom that is designed to sit on top of a cylindrical pencil rail. Pencil rails are shorter in height than triangular guide rails, which means that the pet door panel would wobble on top of it rather than sitting flush with the rest of the track. To accommodate the pet door panel you will need to build up the sides of the triangular guide rail so that the tip is less than ¼” tall. Please reach out to customer service if you have any questions about this process. |
Will this panel work if my sliding glass door has a buried track? Some sliding glass doors have buried tracks. Since this panel has an arch along the bottom that is designed to sit on top of a pencil rail, it will not be secure in a slider with a buried track without modifications. We recommend securing the panel to the track wall with L brackets or toenailing it to the track wall. Toenailing is the process of fastening the panel to the track by driving a nail at roughly a 45-degree angle into the panel and through the track wall. Please note that these modifications result in a semi-permanent installation. If you needed to remove the panel in the future you would first have to remove the L brackets or nails. Additionally, please note that this process would leave holes in the pet door panel and it would no longer be returnable. Please reach out to customer service to further discuss your options for a buried track. |
I have a hurricane patio door. Will this pet door work for me? Hurricane door track styles vary widely, so they are case-by-case. Please reach out to customer service to discuss your pet door options for your sliding door. |
Will this pet door work with Anderson and Pella sliding doors? Anderson and Pella sliding glass doors have an inner track wall but no outer track wall. Additionally, the pencil rail is on the outer edge of the track rather than in the middle. Since this pet door panel is designed to sit between two track walls and on top of a centered pencil rail, it cannot be installed in Anderson or Pella doors without modifications. We recommend building out your track and using L brackets or toenailing to secure the bottom of the panel to the inner track wall. Building out the track means adding a piece of wood or vinyl that is the same height as the pencil rail to the space next to the pencil rail. This creates a flat surface for the pet door panel to sit on. Next, you will need to secure the panel to the track wall. To do this, you can use L brackets or you can toenail the panel into the track wall. Toenailing is the process of fastening the panel to the track by driving a nail at roughly a 45-degree angle into the panel and through the track wall. Please note that these modifications result in a semi-permanent installation. If you needed to remove the panel in the future you would first have to remove the L brackets or nails. Additionally, please note that this process would leave holes in the pet door panel and it would no longer be returnable. Please reach out to customer service to further discuss this process or different options for an Anderson or Pella sliding door. |
What do I do if my sliders meet in the middle? You can install your panel in the middle and anchor one of your doors to it and leave the other one functional; essentially turning your two-door slider into one. |
Warranty
Endura Flap products have a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship under standard regular use. Endura Flap® Pet Doors Are 100% Designed, Engineered, and Manufactured in the USA. They are handmade for quality work in San Luis Obispo, California.
We will replace any defective parts at no cost to you. Defective parts may include incorrectly sized flaps, bent or dented frames, or improperly fitted parts.
Customers living outside of the continental United States are responsible for shipping costs as well as duties and taxes (if applicable) for any replacement parts or services covered under the warranty policy regardless of the replacement part or service's original cost.
Important Note:
Endura Flap® pet doors have a lifetime warranty for normal wear & tear and manufacturing defects (dog-chewing is not covered).
Damage caused by not using the product as intended, improper installation, and chewing is not covered under this warranty.Endura Flap Pet Doors used in a commercial application like a Kennel or Boarding facility have a three year warranty.