Can I use this as a tarp for extra protection to cover my feral cat house
1239291
If you use it in the summer use shinny side out. It'll help keep it cooler.
1771237
Maybe. It depends on how aggressive the cats are with their claws. The netting is not indestructible. It is enough to keep my miniature schnauzer penned, but she doesn't try to get past the netting.
2140987
I don't see why not! I would try to get the new rope as tight as possible. As I make all my own cat trees, scratch platforms I think you would be fine and as you said, the old wrap hasn't come unraveled. I made my kitty a 4 ft post out of a 4x4 & when it becomes well used, ( like yours) I intend to just wrap over it.
2031098
Most definitely! It is the best. I have had mine for at least 3years and it still looks like new. It is outside all the time. I put plexiglass over it to extend the roof, but it is not necessary at all. Our poor outdoor feline friends are not meant to have to endure these cold harsh winters. I got a heated water and food dish too so that I can give them canned food for extra fat to keep warm. God Bless you for thinking of them.
1416946
I suppose so unless they are extremely aggressive. It is made of whatseems to be a strong fabric. I expect if you locked a cat in it the cat would eventually rip a hole in it.
1771238
Yes it will unless the cat is very determined to get in, he can chew through the netting. This netting is pretty thick unlike the bird netting you'll find at your hardware store, so it is not as flexible as those. I cover my my entire grow boxes with this net held on with zip ties on a 1" PVC frame. It filters out some sunlight which is a good thing for me in Hawaii but it keeps out some pests including cats and flying insects. Hope this helps.
1951042
I dont know your weather but if it was where i am from I would consider a water heater wrap then the heavy duty tarp to keep it dry (or trash bag). I would also secure the top and bottom by drilling holes and use a nuts and bolts. Just an idea.
1032478
I don't know for absolute certainty but I would say no; it's not strong enough. I would use Tyvek house wrap or a blue tarp.
1678289
Yes. We have two tents and some tunnels and have them set up individually to keep two cats separated while outside.
482015
this is PERFECT for your feral cats - the "upstairs" area is a bit small because there is an opening in the middle, down to the ground level but .. if you do NOT take out the wire - elevate so there is an up and down level...and make sure it is shielded below from driving rain or wind, should be big enough for both ...i am nuts about cats ...and i bought one for each ...sleep upstairs, litter box in the bottom for when i have to bring them inside and contain them ..these shelters are perfect for cats !!!
791842
I have rolled mine onto a screened-in porch with outside access and removed the doors for the original two kittens, and now four new kittens to use. They like playing in and out of it and find it a safe place to go to. Since there is no covering, it would not, in my opinion, be an option for outdoor or yard use with doors closed. It is not made to be weather proof.
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i have a couple cats and i think they would destroy this fabric. if it's a pole you are creating, you might be able to do what i did and use cubicle fabric. the pole i built is 8 feet high and give the cats access to a deck they use all the time to preside over the loft. 4 layers banded with zip ties has worked for a couple years. alternately, you may consider using rope adhered with electrical wire staples. finally, you could use the burlap if you were committed to replacing it every so often. the cats will enjoy shredding it.
948093
You definitely could. The cover is large enough. If you did add snaps, don't just pull on the tarp to unsnap though. You will also need to reinforce the snaps with heavier material. This tarp is a great weather cover, but is not heavy duty by any means. Both our covers have holes after the wind blew our bikes over and the handlebars (from new bikes so they are still cushion covered) scraped through. It took a few times, but duck tape seems to fix that for now until I can sew a patch on. If you made sure to set you bike in a way this blowing over couldn't happen, that problem would be solved. But yes snaps could work, if you had enough reinforced material sewed on each side to have something to hold onto when unsnapping or it will rip. Probably why they used velcro as fasteners for closing in underneath the bike.
759341
This is really good insulation but you would need to use in inside of the cat box i dont think it would do as outside cover. We have a dog house that we are going to cover with the insulation and then cover it with shingles both are very in expensive and easy to install. A cat needs to have its sleeping area up off of the ground We have a cat and she will not sleep in anything that is not up high and off of the ground.
399666
I believe this tarp would work. It is woven pretty tightly. Closest thing I can relate it to is it is similar in quality and thickness to what the military used to use for their General Purpose tents. I believe it would work for you but would need a pretty stout and reinforced rod in place if you planned on using it as a curtain. It also does have a slight odor out of the package that will dissipate over time but might be something you wanted to consider.
1186825
I actually use it as a cat house in the winter. We have a heated mat for the floor. Plus blankets. It works well. We have it on our front porch so it does have protection
1502588
I don't think it would hold up well in weather. Outside, I would use a tree! My parents have a large cat cage with a huge trunk from an old tree within - the cats love it.