Reading your post just wanted to warn.... If you really have a climber he can get over the 24 in. My ZeppLynn could only do it in his "skinny" season, winter fat created a prob. As long as he could get his little fingers in the edge he could pull himself over the gate. Hence the nick "hang time". I now have a 3 foot gate, a little hard for my 5'2 frame to step over, but it keeps him safe in his room. Just thought I would let you know. Oh, and I too bought Plexiglas to bow in the door. Out of 3 years, only had one break cost about 3 dollars for my piece at a glass shout. The local home stores charge more. BrandyJean, ZeppLynn, Tusk, Max, and Sadie [Posted in FML issue 2869]