Cat flap installation
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Cat flap installation
Really looking for feedback from you guys. Recently had these cat flap installed and I have been informed that this would be the standard and then obviously filled with Silicone.
Have a look at the photos and give me your opinion
Have a look at the photos and give me your opinion
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It has been mounted on its side and the hole is too big, but that maybe because it is a replacement (Judging by the small round holes.)
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Looks like a used cat flap if it was new you would have both inner and outer parts - looks like its also missing its lock too
Installation isn't fantastic, looks like a cheap flap - staywell may some decent ones
Edit. It looks twisted, top left is pinched
Installation isn't fantastic, looks like a cheap flap - staywell may some decent ones
Edit. It looks twisted, top left is pinched
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That's as rough as a junkies carpet!
I fitted one a few months ago. As I recall you trace around the cat flap and come in 11mm. That's the roughest job I've seen. They've totally f*ck your door. You'll need to get a proper joiner in to customise some kind of external trim to hide the gap.
Sack who ever fitted that. They haven't a clue what they're doing.
I fitted one a few months ago. As I recall you trace around the cat flap and come in 11mm. That's the roughest job I've seen. They've totally f*ck your door. You'll need to get a proper joiner in to customise some kind of external trim to hide the gap.
Sack who ever fitted that. They haven't a clue what they're doing.
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To remedy this using the cat flap you have it needs to be turned verticle. The gap will need to be adjusted using strip wood https://www.diy.com/departments/smooth- ... lsrc=3p.ds which is not too thick and easily formed to form a subframe to set the flap in. The existing hole may need to be opened up slightly first.
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Rotate your monitor/screendewaltdisney wrote: ↑Fri Dec 06, 2024 11:29 am To remedy this using the cat flap you have it needs to be turned verticle. The gap will need to be adjusted using strip wood
not too thick and easily formed to form a subframe to set the flap in. The existing hole may need to be opened up slightly first.
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Oh yes The strip wood subframe would still work, a bit of paint to make good.
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