Most sliding doors have a screen door that can be slid one way or the other.
Protect siding from dog.
There is also a product called stove board that may come with fasteners for drywall but you will need to come up with your own fasteners for vinyl siding.
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Depending on where you are walking choose a way to protect yourself.
These birds are certainly less interested in sidings made of fiber cement most common solution as woodpeckers avoid cement at all costs stone or brick smartside and insulated vinyl siding.
You can purchase commercial products that are proven to deter dog attacks.
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Tack the vinyl lattice in place with finishing nails.
Sheet metal is fine.
The heat shield must not touch the surface it is protecting.
It will also protect your screen from being ripped or torn.
There is a spray you can get that stops them from biting or chewing it s got bitter apple in it.
First off place a drop cloth under the door to protect the flooring from the shavings that will be coming from your craftsmanship.
You can get it from any pet store or wal mart.
You may choose to carry a large stick a dog whistle dog deterrent spray or a stun gun.
Now your pet can scratch on the lattice without damaging the rubber weather stripping.
Its heavy duty nylon material is built to last and withstand lots of abuse.
Choosing a siding that s not attractive to woodpeckers is the best way of prevention.
In addition to the door itself your dog may scratch up the thin weather strip between the door s hinges and frame.
If the heat shield is over a surface like siding i would have a bigger gap maybe 2 to help with the airflow.
Look for a whistle that irritates dogs.
Available in two colors the sill shield window sill protector is an easy inexpensive way to protect your home from your pet s paws.
Neoprene also dries quickly and is odor resistant so this collar is great for working breeds too.
I used hot pepper.
Set the nailheads just below the surface of the lattice.
The inside is lined with neoprene which is comfortable and can protect your dog s neck from irritation if they are excitable on a leash.
Then nail your vinyl to the jamb and cover the nail holes with caulking for security.
If your sliding door has one of these you should look to have a metal guard placed on the outside.
Easy on and easy off it installs in under a minute with no tools required.
Unfortunately my dog liked it.
Cover the door s weather strip to protect it.
This metal guard is a good barrier between the dog and the sliding door a dog door guard.
To prevent this cut a piece of vinyl lattice to the same size as your doorjamb.