By Dave and Mary

Built-In Exterior Pet Door

Who Let The Dogs Out!

A built in exterior pet door can do that.

If you live with pets, chances are your porch screen door gets more use than almost any other door in the house. How often do you let your dog out and then they want to come right back in.

This everyday frustration what we call the back-and-forth door problem is one of the main reasons homeowners are turning to a built-in exterior pet screen door.

The struggle can be real.

Dogs and cats waiting to go outside. Scratching at the screen. Barking or meowing to be let back in. And the constant opening and closing that lets bugs in and wears the door out.



exterior screen door with pet door and dog in living room

This everyday frustration, what we call the back-and-forth door problem, is one of the main reasons homeowners are turning to a built-in exterior pet screen door.


Why Standard Screen Doors Struggle with Pets

Traditional screen doors are designed for people, not paws. When pets rely on the same door all day long, common issues can tend to show up quickly.

big dog with paws on screen door

Torn or stretched screens, bent or misaligned frames, loose latches and poor sealing, and that pesky fly who just happens to fly in unexpectedly.

Over time, the screen door takes a beating and wears out sooner than it should. This is not because of the pets, but because the door isn't designed for how it's being used.


A Built-In Pet Door Just Makes Sense for Homeowners

A built-in exterior pet door is a screen door with a pet door integrated directly into the frame and screen system. This makes for a stronger and more durable door that can withstand everyday wear and tear.

dog napping on back porch near pet screen door

An outside door with an integrated pet door allows freedom of movement, continuous airflow, minimizes interruptions, less wear and tear, and better control of bugs and debrs.

For many homeowners, its a practical upgrade that can significatly improve the daily life of your pet without changing how the space looks or feels.


We Found a Solution

Not all pet screen doors are created equal. If you're considering a built-in pet door, it needs do have a very strong frame, high quality screening material, a durable pet door, and be aesthetically pleasing to complement your home.

dog napping on back porch near pet screen door

You can find a variety of screen doors with pet doors on the market. However, we particularly like PCA Product's screen doors because of these four very helpful features. PCA Products has been a longtime sponsor of ours.

PCA Product's Frame - Built To Last

Perhaps the strongest screen door frame on the market - engineered to last over time. They will not rot, twist or splinter and they are powder coated so they won't rust either.

PCA Product doors are designed with an adjustable side expander and adjustable bug sweep to fit perfectly in you opening making installation a breeze.

pca products screen door characteristics


PCA Product's Screening Material - Pet Approved

Their aluminum screen doors feature proprietary self-locking screen technology: The screen withstands up to 550 lbs. of pressure and will not blow out.

pca products screen door characteristics


PCA Product's Pet Door

Magnador (Trademark) two-way pet doors are made from heavy-duty, high-impact polystyrene that resists chewing and stands up to everyday use, tough enough for determined dogs, yet forgiving on contact.

dog with three different pet door sizes

A close seal between the swinging panel and frame helps keep bugs and pests outside.

Strong magnets hold the door securely in place to prevent debris from entering.

Unlike pet doors with loose or sliding panels, PCA pet doors feature integrated screw-type locking knobs for secure entry or exit, nothing to remove, store, or misplace.

The Magnador (Trademark) is available in two colors: classic white and durable bronze. Bronze is an excellent choice for high-use settings like kennels, as it shows less dirt and wear over time.

They also come in three sizes.


PCA Product's Design Options

Choose a screen door with a built-in exterior pet door from one of their 55 aesthetically pleasing options. You don't have to settle for a plain, traditional door style; select one that adds both functionality and appeal to your home.

Not only does PCA Products offer over 70 designs, but they also come with embellishments and upgrade options to customize your screen door. You will enjoy using their unique design tool to create your own beautiful built-in exterior pet screen door.

PCA Products Screen Door Design Visualizer

With PCA Products, you are not limited to just a standard screen door. They also offer French doors with pet doors and they too come in a variety of styles. Select the style of French screen doors you would like and PCA Products can incorporate a pet door!

beautiful french screen doors by PCA Products

PCA Products Beautiful French Screen Doors (to which a built-in pet door can be added)!




A Few Examples of the Many PCA Product's Built-In Exterior Pet Doors

dog with three different pet door sizes

PCA Products pet screen door
Wouldn't this pet screen door be a big help?



Contact PCA Products

PCA logo PCA Products, Inc. a family-owned business located in Eastern Tennessee, has been making handcrafted aluminum screen doors and enclosure accessories for over 25 years.

They are located at
1729 Pittman Center Road,
Sevierville TN 38746.
Their phone number is 800-567-8897.


PCA develops a wide range of screen doors and screen door products to satisfy homeowners who want both style and durability.

PCA expanded its operations from not only manufacturing and selling directly to the public but also to wholesaling through a Partner network.

Mary and I encourage you to contact the good folks at PCA Products today. They can answer all of your questions and help you design a screen door to enhance the beauty of your home.

You will enjoy using their screen door design tool, too.


The two of us with Steve Pfeffer, President and Founder of PCA Products
The two of us with Steve Pfeffer
Dave and I recommend investing wisely in a high quality metal screen door to receive years of almost free maintenance, beauty, and durability.


Let PCA Products Help You

PCA Products logo We've only addressed a few of the issues most screen door owners have faced over the years. Mary and I know that an aluminum screen door from PCA Products is the answer for many.

We encourage you to contact them today to see how you can acquire one of the best aluminum screen doors on the market.

They have been one of our fine sponsors for many years and it's our pleasure to share their products with you.

They are just a "click" away!




custom designed front aluminum screen door
Appealing aluminum screen door from PCA Products





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