Cat Flap...

R6TTJ

Hi

In my new house we have 2 cat flaps, as i do not own a cat and do not really want a cat wondering into the house (the flap does not lock inside or outside) can anyone please let me know the best way to block the hole?

Was thinking of puting a few broken bricks into the hole and spraying some expanding foam in?

Calling14

I had one in my pvc door, just got a bottom panel for it and had someone replace it, wasn't that expensive. Brilliant now no draughts or rain coming in.

firefox1956

Broken bricks & expanding foam is a bit OTT !!!
One small screw in the outside flap would be a lot tidier..............

pinkteapot

I assume OP's cat holes are in his wall, not a door or window (based on the brick/foam plan)...

R6TTJ

Sorry I should have been more clear in my original post - as pinkteapot pointed out the holes are in a wall!

I want to block them up as the kitchen area tends to get cold and thats the only place where I feel a draft coming in!

JustinR1979

Bricks? Is this what wall is built with?

R6TTJ

JustinR1979 wrote: »

Bricks? Is this what wall is built with?

Yes, they are both in external brick walls - thought it may be the best way to approach it but was not 100% sure...

JustinR1979

Yes I would use what was there originally, easy job and a tenner for few bricks and some ready mix.
You want it solid and to last

atolaas

I'd find yourself someone who knows that they're doing. Bricks and cement sounds better than bits of brick and expanding foam. Get 2 or 3 quotes from odd jobs people. Ask around and see if you can get some recommendations. Yes it will mean spending some money, but it will only need doing once and not someone having to fix a botch job that you've attempted yourself.

R6TTJ

atolaas wrote: »

I'd find yourself someone who knows that they're doing. Bricks and cement sounds better than bits of brick and expanding foam. Get 2 or 3 quotes from odd jobs people. Ask around and see if you can get some recommendations. Yes it will mean spending some money, but it will only need doing once and not someone having to fix a botch job that you've attempted yourself.

to be fair i think your right - may aswell get it done properly!

Thanks everyone for all your help

JustinR1979

Should be very easy to diy, but after the expanding foam suggestion maybe you're right to get someone to do it for you