Tips To Make Your Garden Cat-Proof With The Help Of Fencing
Cat proof fencing is a way to keep your cat safe and contained. Your cat will have free access to any part or your entire yard if you cat proof your fencing. This may be a cheaper and better option to building a cat enclosure if you have a small yard. The ideal place for cat proof fencing is the narrow space between your house and the fence. This area can be sealed off by gates at each end. These are just a few of the considerations you should make when building a cat-proof fence.
A cat door should allow cats to enter the house. A cat door should be installed so that the cat can access the house at all times. Cats must have access to a shelter with a bed and water supply. The fencing must not be sharp or contain any dangerous objects. Fence extensions are generally legal provided they are on your side (e.g., not above the fence or intruding onto the neighbor’s side). There may be covenants that limit the height of fences on some properties. You can check with your local council to find out if these restrictions apply to your property.
Cat proof your yard
Cat proofing begins with sealing all gaps between and under existing gates and fences. Cats don’t like to dig under fences. To prevent your cat from escaping, you might need to place a wooden or concrete plinth under the fence if it is located in a yard with another dog. You should also lock gates you don’t use often and attach latches and springs that can close and latch to all the other gates in your yard. Avoid sharp edges when building a cat-proof fence. This could injure your cat. You will need to be vigilant if other cats are coming into your yard. The netting should not be too difficult for cats to climb on. To avoid cats getting trapped in your yard asks your neighbor to install cat proof fencing. It is important to observe your cat’s behavior before you start any treatment. This includes any jumping points the cat might use to get out of the yard, such as equipment, material, or objects that are near it. You can trim trees and shrubs or erect a net barrier to prevent cats from reaching the launch site. You can band larger tree trunks with 600mm-wide sheeting (ensure it is at least 2 meters above the ground). Clear polycarbonate or color bond steel are ideal.
After installing cat proof fencing, you should keep your cat safe until it is secure.
How to make a cat-proof fence with a net barrier?
Tools required
Cordless drill
Pliers
Bits for Tc screwdrivers
Wire cutters and scissors
Hammer
Materials
- Pipe supports
- Staples or galvanized speed brace
- Soft tie wire
- Wire clips
- Tc screws
- Screws or masonry plugs
- Netting at 900mm width
Your steel supplier can make the pipes that support the netting from 25mm tubing. Flexible netting can be used provided it is strong, UV-stable, and resistant to rot netting that is 50mm wide. It’s similar to tennis net. Make sure the holes are not too small so that your cat’s head isn’t caught in the netting. The netting should be ‘floppy enough’ to make it feel unsafe and unstable for cats to climb on. Avoid using galvanized mesh or rigid netting.
Step 1 – Measure and plan your project
The required length of 25mm tubing should be measured. The pipes will run vertically along the fence before reaching towards the property. The angled section of the pipe should measure 0.7m long and have a minimum angle of 35 degrees. To prevent cats jumping over the fence, the total height including the netting structure should not exceed 2 meters. Some cats can jump up to 1.8 meters. Find out the required number of supports and compare prices with your supplier. Pipe supports must be installed at a distance of no more than 2.8m from fence posts, corners, and gates. The netting length and width should be measured. The netting will be attached to the existing fencing as well as to the top of any angled section.
Stage 2 — Painting
Paint any non-galvanized steel with metal primer before attaching the supports.
Stage 3 — Attachment to the fence
The supports are attached to the fence using saddle clips or clamps. Make a small opening in each support‘s top and then run a length galvanized tie wire through the holes. Attach the netting to each end of the wire using metal clips. You can attach the netting to the fence using staples and a length of wire. Staples is used to attach the wire to fence. Metal rings are used for attaching the wire to the netting. You must ensure that the netting is securely attached to the fence at regular intervals to prevent your cat from escaping by pushing between the fence and netting. Galvanized speed bracing can be used to attach the netting to the fence’s top. This involves securing the netting to the fence by using speed bracing.
