The Sanctuary™ Catio Plans
The SANCTUARY DIY Catio Plan by Catio Spaces is a 3-sided catio ideal for a patio, deck or garden. The Sanctuary is spacious for human seating and maximizes vertical height with shelves and perches for your cat’s enjoyment. Catio height allows cat access through a cat door in a window, wall or door. Available in 6×8 and 8×10 catio plan sizes that feature a polycarbonate or wire mesh roof option. Plans are a PDF download (materials not included). Includes a tool and material list, step-by-step instructions and diagrams for a successful project. Plans can be painted and customized on your own as desired. Create a catio your cat and you can enjoy!
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DIY Catio Plans are a PDF Download.
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The Sanctuary DIY catio plans feature roof options including a wire mesh, fully-covered polycarbonate roof or a combination of both. Catios can be painted, stained or left natural to complement your home. The plan can be customized on your own based on your preferences.
WHATS INCLUDED:
All catio plans are designed for the average person to make the process easy-to follow and rewarding to build.
- Step-by-step instructions including diagrams.
- Material list (materials are available from your local home improvement or lumber store)
- Tool list
- Catios are designed as panels for ease of assembly (or removal if you move in the future.)
- No digging and setting posts in cement!
- Roof rafters accommodate a wire mesh roof or a clear, polycarbonate weatherproof roof for year-round enjoyment.
- Door placement options for human access into the catio.
- Shelf design maximizes vertical space for cat exercise and enjoyment.
- Catio height allows cat access through a window or door.
| SANCTUARY DIMENSIONS | 6×8 | 8×10 |
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| Ground frame: | 8′ wide x 5’10 1⁄2”deep | 10′ wide x 7’10 1⁄2”deep |
| Height – back (house side): | 8’7″ high | 8’7″ high |
| Height – front: | 8’4″ high | 8’4″ high |
| Polycarbonate roof with overhang: | 8’6” wide x 6’ deep | 10’6” wide x 8’ deep |
| Wire mesh roof with trim: | 8’3″ wide x 5’10 1⁄2” deep | 10’3” wide x 7’10 1⁄2” deep |
| Dimensions for the polycarbonate roof option includes a 1 1⁄2”overhang on the front and sides. Catio height can also be reduced by burying the 4×4 ground frame or reducing panel height in 3” increments. |
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PLUS BONUS information including:
- Tips for acclimating your cat to a cat door and new catio space.
- Tips for cat safe plants, enrichment, decorating and more!
You’ll receive a pdf download of your catio plan so you can get started right away!
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