How to build a cat enclosure?

[Benk]

I am building a cat enclosure for my client and she want a 10x 10 m enclosure. The structure will be a net from her fence to the facia board of her house. I am having challenges on how to secure the cat netting on the fence as well as on the facia board. Also how is the net joint to each other in case i want to join? I found these photos online and is what i need. 

[EricL]

Hello @Benk 

Thanks for sharing your question about building a cat enclosure. I propose attaching 31 x 11mm 5.4m H3 FJ DAR Primed LOSP Treated Pine to the top of the Colorbond fence using self-tapping steel screws. It appears that a steel rod was passed through the net and attached to the fence, you'll be able to apply this technique using Paslode 15 x 2.0mm 100g Galvanised Staple Nail. It's probable that the net was sewn together. In regards to your fascia, you should be able to attach the same type of timber and nail into that to hold the net in place.

However, one other idea you can propose to your client is to build a square 10m x 10m timber frame that's 2m tall and covered with pet mesh. This will save you a lot of custom work as it is just a timber frame, and you won't have to worry about leaving a gap in the net for the cat to get out of.

Here are some cat enclosure projects our Workshop members have shared: 

• D.I.Y. mesh cat enclosure by @Chrissie35
   
• Indoor to outdoor cat tower by @Shannon 

Let me call on our experienced members @Dave-1 and @Nailbag for their recommendations.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric