building a catio

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Hi all,

Im wanting to build a catio in this space

(attached as well is my concept drawing)

My approx measurements are 2.5m x 3m

(I haven’t measured height yet but I’m guessing at about 2m?)

Materials I’m thinking will be 75x30mm treated pine and cat netting.

I plan to remove the corrugated plastic-y stuff and cut back a lot of the foliage on the front side.

my question/questions are:

How do I go about calculating how much timber to purchase?

How many support/cross beams are actually necessary for this size structure? (ie have I gone overboard and could save $ and work?)

and What is the best way to build/insert the door?

Thanks in advance

Bec (and Minnie the Cat)

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