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Dog Doors for Screen & Storm Doors

Screen doors and storm doors need their own kind of dog door. A screen dog door swaps part of the screen for an aluminum frame with a scratch-resistant screened flap, so your dog can get out to the patio, porch or lanai while bugs stay out. A storm door dog door is built for doors thinner than a regular entry door. Every door here is a lockable Security Boss aluminum pet door made in the USA.

Screen & storm door dog door guide: which model fits your door and how to measure

Which door do you have?

Your door or space Model Pet opening sizes
Sliding screen door Security Boss Screen Dog Door for Sliding Screen Doors 4 sizes: 7" x 9" to Tall Extra Large 14" x 27"
Screened porch, lanai, screen enclosure, hinged (framed) screen door, or the screen panel of a storm door Security Boss SB4 Pet Door for Screen Enclosures 5 sizes: 9" x 12" to Mammoth 15" x 24"
Solid lower panel of a storm door, typically 3/4" to 1 1/8" thick Security Boss Heavy Duty Storm Door Dog Door 6 sizes: 7" x 9" to Mammoth 15" x 24"
Regular entry door, 1 1/4" to 2" thick See dog doors for doors -
Sliding glass door See dog doors for sliding glass doors -

How to measure

  1. Measure your dog. The pet opening should be a little wider than your dog's widest point and a little taller than their height at the shoulders. Size for your largest dog.
  2. Measure your door. For a sliding screen door, measure the screen area between the side rails and check that the pet door's exterior frame fits (Small/Medium is 10 3/4" x 12 13/16"; Mammoth is 18 3/4" x 27 3/4"). For a storm door, measure the thickness of the solid lower panel where the pet door will go.
  3. For the SB4, measure the thickness of the screen frame or panel. Security Boss builds the SB4 in two thickness adjustment ranges, so email support@puppyfeverpro.com or call 737-215-3211 before you order and we'll confirm the right one.

Tips

  • Lightweight sliding screen doors can flex around a pet door. The brace bar stiffens the door, especially with larger sizes.
  • A screen door keeps bugs out but isn't a security door. Close and lock your main door or slider at night.
  • Need a pet door that seals out cold too? See insulated dog doors.

Questions about your door? Call 737-215-3211 or email support@puppyfeverpro.com. You can also browse all dog doors and Security Boss dog doors.

Dog Doors for Screen & Storm Doors FAQs

Can you put a dog door in a screen door?

Yes. A screen dog door replaces a section of the screen with an aluminum frame and a swinging screened flap. For a sliding screen door, use the Security Boss Screen Dog Door for Sliding Screen Doors. For a hinged (framed) screen door, a screened porch or a lanai, use the Security Boss SB4.

Can you put a dog door in a storm door?

Yes, but most dog doors are made for entry doors 1 1/4" to 2" thick and won't fit a thinner storm door. The Security Boss Heavy Duty Storm Door Dog Door fits the solid lower panel of storm doors typically 3/4" to 1 1/8" thick. If the pet door will go in the screen part of a storm door, choose the SB4 instead.

Will my dog tear the screen?

The swinging door on both Security Boss screen models uses a scratch-resistant pet screen, so your dog pushes through mesh made for claws. The rest of your screen door is still regular screen, so show your dog where the pet door is and reward them for using it.

Do screen dog doors keep bugs out?

Yes. The flap is screened and swings closed after your dog passes through, so the porch or patio stays screened in.

Can I lock a screen or storm door dog door?

The sliding screen model has a locking feature, the storm door model has a locking mechanism, and the SB4 takes an optional 1/8" blocking panel. A screen door isn't a security door, though, so lock your main door at night.

Do I need the brace bar?

It's optional, but lightweight sliding screen doors can flex once a pet door is installed. The Security Boss Screen Dog Door Brace Bar stiffens the screen door around the pet door and secures its fourth corner. It's most useful with larger sizes and bigger dogs.

Still have a question? Text a pro at 737-215-3211 or send us a message.