We carry Hale, PlexiDor, and Endura Flap because they're the ones that hold up. Here's how they differ and when we recommend each one.
Hale has been manufacturing pet doors in the United States since 1985, longer than most pet door companies have existed. Every unit is built to order in Colorado, and the size range is wider than any other brand we carry. If a standard size doesn't fit your opening, Hale will build it to spec at the same price with the same warranty.
We install Hale on the majority of our jobs, including door, wall, and custom panel applications, because they deliver real value at a price point that doesn't require a conversation about tradeoffs. The frame is built to last. The flap replacement program is straightforward. And the warranty is backed by a manufacturer that's been around long enough to actually honor it.
Available in white, almond, and bronze. Compatible with standard doors, thick doors, walls, screens, and in-glass configurations.
Most standard door and wall installations. Any job with a non-standard opening size. Customers who want professional-grade at a sensible price. Brick, block, or wood-framed walls.
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Hale in-glass installation
| Made in | Colorado, USA – since 1985 |
| Frame warranty | Lifetime |
| Flap warranty | 10-year prorated |
| Custom sizes | Any size, same warranty |
| Installation types | Door · Wall · Screen · Glass |
| Wind resistance | Up to 50mph |
PlexiDor has been our longest pet door brand relationship, and you'll see that in how many of our gallery jobs feature it. The defining difference is construction: where most pet doors use a flexible vinyl flap, PlexiDor uses rigid dual-pane acrylic panels that swing open like saloon doors. Airplane windshield-grade acrylic. They don't shrink, fade, crack, or yellow.
The industrial aluminum frame doesn't bend, rust, or fail. The weatherseal is excellent: dense pile brush lining on all four edges, rated to 50mph. A keyed cylinder lock comes standard. We use PlexiDor on a significant number of standard door and custom panel jobs when durability is the priority, or when a customer prefers rigid panels over a flap.
It's also the only brand we carry with a reliable electronic RFID model. The door opens automatically when your dog approaches wearing the collar key, and acts as a rigid security barrier when locked.
High-traffic or multi-dog households. Customers who want the electronic RFID option. Custom panel jobs where rigid panels fit better. Dogs that really hit the door hard.
Interested in the electronic RFID model? We're one of very few installers in Alabama doing this work.
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| Made in | Florida, USA |
| Panel type | Rigid acrylic, no flap |
| Warranty | 10-year, non-prorated |
| Electronic model | Yes, RFID collar key |
| Keyed lock | Standard on all sizes |
| Installation types | Door · Wall · Glass |
| Wind resistance | Up to 50mph |
Endura Flap has been making pet doors since 1976. They're manufactured by hand in San Luis Obispo, California, and the flap material is a dual-layer polyolefin polymer, not vinyl. Vinyl cracks in cold, warps in heat, and degrades over time. Polyolefin stays flexible to -40°F, resists UV, and is safe enough for food packaging.
The weatherseal is the benchmark of the industry. Magnets on three sides keep the flap closed against winds up to 50mph. The dual-layer design insulates comparably to double-pane glass. For sash window installations, our primary use for Endura Flap, this combination of weatherproofing and energy efficiency is exactly what's needed.
The lifetime warranty is the strongest of the three brands we carry. Not prorated, not limited to the frame. The full door.
Sash window installations, our default for this application. Sliding glass door panels. Any job where energy efficiency or extreme weather performance is the main concern.
Have a sash window or sliding glass door? That's exactly where Endura Flap shines.
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Endura Flap sash window installation
| Made in | San Luis Obispo, CA – since 1976 |
| Warranty | Full lifetime |
| Flap material | Polyolefin, not vinyl |
| Temperature range | -40°F to extreme heat |
| Magnet seal | 3-sided, adjustable |
| Primary use case | Sash window · Wall |
| Wind resistance | Up to 50mph |
How the three brands compare on the attributes that matter most.
| Feature | Hale Pet Door | PlexiDor | Endura Flap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made in USA | ✓ Colorado | ✓ Florida | ✓ California |
| In business since | 1985 | 1985 | 1976 |
| Frame warranty | Lifetime | 10-year | Lifetime |
| Flap / panel warranty | 10-year prorated | 10-year (no flap needed) | Lifetime |
| Panel type | Dual vinyl flap | Rigid acrylic | Dual polyolefin flap |
| Weatherseal | Very good | Excellent | Best in class |
| Custom sizes | Any size | 4 standard sizes | Multiple sizes |
| Electronic / RFID | No | Available | No |
| Wind resistance | 50mph | 50mph | 50mph |
| Best for | Most installs | Durability · RFID | Sash windows · Weather |
Not sure which brand fits your situation? Tell us your setup and we'll give you a straight recommendation.
Get a Free Quote →The brands above are the best manual pet doors made, and they are what most of our customers should buy. But if you want a motorized door that runs from your phone and locks with steel deadbolts, that is a different category, and we are now a certified installer for it.
Prefer a collar-key door without an app? PlexiDor's electronic RFID line is still part of our lineup. Compare the options.
We've been installing Hale, PlexiDor, and Endura Flap since the 1990s. We know what each brand does well and how to install all of them correctly.
