Back on the build this morning and time to get at least 2 roof and 2 side sections up today. Also we need to build in a gate/door in one of the side sections.
Attaching the enclosure to the house wall will be a simple baton screwed to the wall at the same height as the side panels.
Now to see if all the measurements are correct, we'll get a roof and side section up ...
Held together with clamps at the moment, need to get it square/level, then attach another baton to the wall for the side section to attach too. We also have the fascia board and an electrical junction box to get around.
Finally got it sorted, sorry no photo of this part, we needed both hands, feet, and the old leg to get it in, but it took all morning and then some...
Next job... build a gate for the side.
Alex building the gate within a frame.
Unfortunately we made a slight miscalculation in the amount of timber we needed. forgot to add on extra for the gate, and also the extra corner and centre braces we have cut. So back down to the timber yard for a few more lengths of timber.
Nearly at the end of day 2. making the final push of the day and get the gate section in with another roof section.
More clamps ! but its coming together. last photo of day 2. finished the day screwing these sections together and putting all the tools away for the night. Plan for tomorrow, day 3 is to finish and make sure all small gaps are kitten proof ?
Day 3
We have to complete today, the weather forecast has predicted heavy rain and thunder storms for the next 36 hours and we have other plans past that, so all hands on the job.
As we now know what we're doing ( ? ) the next 3 roof and side sections went up fairly quickly, even making an odd roof section to get around the guttering down pipe.
Just one more roof and 2 sides to make, and its getting warm ! hottest day of the year so far, going to have to get my shorts on !
Not a pretty sight but need cooling down.
All section now up, just a case of checking all gaps to make sure they are kitten proof, a tidy up, tools away, sweep the floor, double and triple check the floor for screws and staples. then ready for Ora and Bay.
Well Ora and Bay seem to like it... busy exploring.
Finished ... just a few bits to tidy up on the patio, but at the moment I think its time for the kittens.
Summary.
Materials...
47mm x 47mm x 3.6m tantalised timber ... 14 lengths
47mm x 47mm x 2.4m tantalised timber ... 32 lengths (inc extra)
6 x 100mm screws ... 1 box of 200
6 x 60mm screws ... 1 box of 200
5 x 40mm screws ... 1 box of 200
6,7mm x 87mm decking screws with hex head ... 1 box of 100
6.7mm x 110mm decking screws with hex head ... 1 box of 100
6mm x 40mm washers for decking screws ... bag of 200
1" x 1" square mesh 18 gauge 900mm wide ... 1 roll
2" x 2" square mesh 16 gauge 900mm wide ... 1 roll
20 x flat angle brackets
Wall plugs
3 x hinges
1 x bolt lock
Budget for the build £200, but had to buy some more timber so total cost £230
Build time ... 3 days
Extra to build next week is a small cage to go over the drain where the down pipe and kitchen pipes go, but that's a small job and we have left overs from the build so no extra cost.
Hopefully this will help or inspire you to build your own.
P.S. I am not available to build others, this is a one off, I am happy to answer questions/advise please feel free to comment below. Cheers.
Next blog .... Outdoor cat tree and cat adventure playground ? watch this space...
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