I'm going to punch a ~15"x23" hole in my wall

[abqtj]

Installing a new doggie door that will go through the wall instead of the sliding glass door insert kind I've had for about 14 years.

Hoping this will save me some utility monies in the long run.

And I'm hoping I don't **** up my walls

 

[BirdOPrey5]

pics before and after please...

 

[abqtj]

pics before and after please...

Will do

This will be epic whether I succeed or fail

 

[Jays89YJ]

15" wide means you're going to have to notch into studs... Rounded up, I get it. Got a model # on that door?

 

[Ardvark]

Yes do 14.5 wide

 

[abqtj]

15" wide means you're going to have to notch into studs... Rounded up, I get it. Got a model # on that door?

Amazon.com Perfect Pet The All-Weather Energy Efficient Super Large Dog Door with 15-Inch by 23 12-Inch Opening Power Pet Door Pet Supplies

With this wall kit

Amazon.com Perfect Pet Wall Kit for All Weather Dog Door,Super Large Pet Supplies

 

[mojokat]

yes but are you sure doggie will never get bigger than that?

I have a cat that could barely clear it.

 

[ArizonaJeeper]

Good luck

 

[abqtj]

Damn

Pretty sure I will need to cut a stud.

The flap opening is 15", but the frame around it is more and needs to connect through to the outside piece with 8 screws.

 

[Jays89YJ]

You'll need to frame a proper opening then. More than likely your exterior walls are bearing.

 

[abqtj]

what could possibly go wrong?

 

[BirdOPrey5]

Cutting 1 stud is not going to make the wall collapse... I say with 80% certainty.

 

[abqtj]

 

[abqtj]

There will be no discussion of my shitty baseboard in the corner...that's what happens when Dad wants to help

 

[Chite5e]

There will be no discussion of my shitty baseboard in the corner...that's what happens when Dad wants to help

 

[SAD]

There will be no discussion of my shitty baseboard in the corner...that's what happens when Dad wants to help

Omg

jump

 

[Ardvark]

Go the whole way to the corner and treat it like a window. Headers and king studs


This project makes bop let's remove the ceiling project look sensible

 

[frank_c]

Friends of ours had a dog door under the kitchen window. Was really a door, with a knob and lock, maybe 24" x 15"? and with a covered ramp into the backyard. Looked like a doghouse attached to the back wall, shingled roof and sided to match the house.

 

[abqtj]

 

[Ardvark]

Check this out on Pinterest.
Built-in dog house with doggie door to outside- would be awesome in a mud room - Built-in dog house with doggie door to outside- would be awesome in a mud room | Smart | Pinterest