about to install pet door into garage from laundry room

justabovemaine · 11-08-2011, 05:06 PM

Hello, I am about to install a small, 5" x 9" pet door in the wall from our laundry room to our garage (see attached pics). We are putting our cat's litter box in the garage inside a kennel that is directly accessible from the pet door. I bought the following Ideal Pet Products door:

http://www.amazon.com/Ideal-Pet-Prod...0789647&sr=1-1

with wall kit:

http://www.amazon.com/Ideal-Pet-Prod...supplies_img_b

So... I've never cut through a wall before and just need some advice. I used a stud finder to locate studs. I plan to use a Sawzall to cut the rectangular hole on either side.... what do I need to consider? Thanks in advance for any pointers, warnings, advice, etc.!

**oh'mike** · 11-08-2011, 05:25 PM

The biggest concern is finding something that your stud finder couldn't see.

I'd mark the location with painters tape so no lines will be on the wall if you must shift the location.

Made an exploratory hole and get your hand in there and make sure the spot is clear--the either cut or move--

**kwikfishron** · 11-08-2011, 05:47 PM

Be very careful even with the exploratory hole not to cut to deep.

A Sawzall is very unforgiving when it comes to wires and pipes.

Better yet, start with a utility knife until you can get a peek inside and know all's clear.

loneframer · 11-08-2011, 05:54 PM

The obvious thing to be aware of is that the garage/house demising wall should be a fire rated assembly. Installing a pet door will be a code violation.

justabovemaine · 11-08-2011, 05:57 PM

loneframer, if/when we sell the house, is a fire wall a fairly easy wall to patch up so it passes inspection?

**oh'mike** · 11-08-2011, 06:11 PM

Patching is the sames as any drywall--it must be patched with 5/8 fire stop drywall---

justabovemaine · 11-26-2011, 10:20 PM

Finished! Thanks again for helpful feedback!

11-08-2011, 05:06 PM	#1
justabovemaine Newbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 21	about to install pet door into garage from laundry room Hello, I am about to install a small, 5" x 9" pet door in the wall from our laundry room to our garage (see attached pics). We are putting our cat's litter box in the garage inside a kennel that is directly accessible from the pet door. I bought the following Ideal Pet Products door: http://www.amazon.com/Ideal-Pet-Prod...0789647&sr=1-1 with wall kit: http://www.amazon.com/Ideal-Pet-Prod...supplies_img_b So... I've never cut through a wall before and just need some advice. I used a stud finder to locate studs. I plan to use a Sawzall to cut the rectangular hole on either side.... what do I need to consider? Thanks in advance for any pointers, warnings, advice, etc.! Attached Thumbnails

11-08-2011, 05:25 PM	#2
oh'mike Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,748	about to install pet door into garage from laundry room The biggest concern is finding something that your stud finder couldn't see. I'd mark the location with painters tape so no lines will be on the wall if you must shift the location. Made an exploratory hole and get your hand in there and make sure the spot is clear--the either cut or move-- __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

11-08-2011, 05:47 PM	#3
kwikfishron Mod Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kansas/Oregon Coast Posts: 4,746	about to install pet door into garage from laundry room Be very careful even with the exploratory hole not to cut to deep. A Sawzall is very unforgiving when it comes to wires and pipes. Better yet, start with a utility knife until you can get a peek inside and know all's clear. __________________ A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words Especially In The DIY Chatroom -NEW MEMBERS- Please include your basic location in your profile. Some of the answers given are specific to a Region or State.

11-08-2011, 05:54 PM	#4
loneframer KemoSabe Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 640	about to install pet door into garage from laundry room The obvious thing to be aware of is that the garage/house demising wall should be a fire rated assembly. Installing a pet door will be a code violation. __________________ It's not that it took him an hour to make 100 bucks, it's that it didn't take you 10 hours to save 100 bucks.

11-08-2011, 05:57 PM	#5
justabovemaine Newbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 21	about to install pet door into garage from laundry room loneframer, if/when we sell the house, is a fire wall a fairly easy wall to patch up so it passes inspection?

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