Freedom for Your Pet, Convenience for You
Tired of acting as a doorman for your dog or cat? Installing a pet door in a glass patio door allows your pet to come and go freely while maintaining the view and light of your sliding door. However, you cannot simply cut a hole in your existing glass door—it is made of tempered safety glass, which will shatter into a million pieces if cut. Installix provides a professional in-glass pet door service. We manufacture a completely new sealed glass unit with a pre-cut hole and install a high-quality pet door directly into the glass.
How It Works (The "No-Cut" Myth)
Why We Replace the Glass
Patio doors use Tempered Safety Glass. It is physically impossible to cut a hole in tempered glass once it is made; it will explode. Therefore, we must measure your door and order a brand new thermal unit. During the manufacturing process, the hole is cut before the glass is tempered and sealed.
Keep Your Old Glass
We carefully remove your original glass unit and give it to you to store. If you ever sell the house or move, we can come back and swap the original glass back in, restoring the door to its original condition.
The Solution: Integrated Pet Systems
The result is a clean, professional installation. The pet door "floats" in the glass, sealed perfectly. It looks like it came from the factory that way. It creates a much better seal and look than "panel inserts" that jam into the door track and cause drafts.
Why Choose Installix?
- Thermal Efficiency: We use high-quality dual-pane glass with Low-E coating, so you don't lose the insulation value of your door.
- Pet Door Quality: We install premium pet doors with double-flaps and magnetic seals to keep the Vaughan winter weather out.
- Custom Fit: We size the door specifically for your breed, from small cats to large dogs.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Standard |
|---|---|
| Glass Type | Double Pane Tempered Safety Glass (Low-E Argon). |
| Pet Door Position | Typically centered or offset to the side, at a height comfortable for your pet's "step-over". |
| Door Compatibility | Works with Sliding Patio Doors, French Doors, and Garden Doors. |
Our Process: 3 Steps to Freedom
Step 1: Measure & Consult
We measure your glass unit and your pet (shoulder height). We help you choose the right size pet door.
Step 2: Manufacturing
The custom glass unit is fabricated with the precise hole cut-out. This takes approximately 7-10 business days.
Step 3: Installation
We swap the glass units and install the pet door frame into the hole. We test the flap and ensure the sliding door still locks and slides smoothly.
Pricing Factors
- Unit Size: Larger sliding doors require larger (more expensive) glass sheets.
- Pet Door Model: Electronic/Microchip doors cost significantly more than manual flap doors.
- Installation Type: Sliding doors vs. Swing doors (swing doors are more complex to glaze).
Our Service Promise
A seamless, reversible upgrade that adds value to your life.
Why Vaughan Residents Trust Installix
Local Compliance
We meet all building codes specific to Vaughan.
Fast Response
Our technicians are frequently in Vaughan.
Weather Ready
Glass rated for our freeze/thaw cycles.
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