Cat Enclosure - The Roof Structure

In this video I need to construct some kind of roof structure to stop cats escaping from the catio / cat enclosure. I also talk about some other options for preventing cats from escaping from the garden.
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[@tim_biller]

Mickie's already scoping out an escape route ;-)

[@harindergill7221]

😄🎯

[@robstone370]

Keith, an idea would be to get some cargo netting ( add some hooks ) to completely fill in the roof opening, that will prevent any outside cats getting inside, and is extra insurance to keep your little tiger safe inside. Great video buddy

[@frankklein4872]

Good idea, give your kitty something to clamber up and hide

[@user-te1le7ck6b]

Plus birds

[@pgtips4240]

I think Mickey has given his nod of approval! Great job!

[@michaelwillson6847]

Licky Micky seems pretty happy to be out. Those brackets that u showed at the start were what a was trying to describe in the last video kieth although in a bad way description. We ended up buying metal bar and bending it but didn't work my lot ended up figuring out how to get out. One thing will say is keep eye on Micky first few times he's out pay attention to places he keeps going back to because if there is somewhere even smallest gap that is were he will get out but in round about way trying to tell u. Or again at least that's what my lot did. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@stewbrown7477]

nice build. i love how the cat immediately assessed an exit strategy, checking for weak points in the perimeter 😅

[@__Timo__]

ConCATulations to the new home-extention, dear Mickey!

[@c.a.g.1977]

Smart solution, Keith! That scarf joint is pretty nice! Haven't had the need for one, but it looks very doable to me!

[@andersodman296]

Looking great! He will love it. What you can do is to plant grass in a large planting pot/bucket so he has something to chew on.

[@stigkrakpants3052]

Lovely job on the scarfs. I made scarf joists for my loft conversion on 4x2s. I watched Robin Clevett and left Skill Builder a comment, they replied ! No No Do Not Do That on a joist !!!! Well of course i did, but i was making flitch beam joists with 6mm steel plates. The scarfs were awkward to make, i used a plunge saw for the inner linear cut, but my male parts were bigger than yours !! so i needed a proper plunge cut ( i didn't make that first straight cut you did ). I made everything so tight that i still haven't bothered with wedges yet, but when installed in the floor i used screws as you did.

[@eggster71]

Someone is planning some one to one action with those flying things he's seen through the windows! Nice job.

[@markwatters6875]

G’day mate. That area for the cat looks good. Now will be able to have a run and jump around in the sunshine and fresh air while mum & dad have a cup of tea. All the best to you and the family 👍🇦🇺

[@judymerchant3220]

My cats would get out of that, so beware if he is a climber. The reason they use metal is that claws cant cling to it unlike wood. On top of that ive witnessed mine all spidercat-ing upside down to climb out of the metal ones. Even the metal armed ones that spring down they learnt to hold on to until it took them back to the fence, then to hook their paws over the top and climb out. Their ingenuity is he only reason we have a full mesh topper and sides. 1 inch Nylon knitted bird mesh is brilliant and if pulled taught they cant bite it. They still climb it, but it takes a knife to cut through it, and had not failed us.

[@AndreaArzensek]

Mickie approved the scarf joint.

[@MikeAG333]

So much better if you under-squint it. It only needs a slight change of angle at the two short end-cuts. Also much easier if you have two hammers, for tapping the folding wedges at the same time.

[@theswime945]

Nice one. Scarf joint! Who knew?? (well, you). I'm not sure if I enjoyed the woodwork or the purpose more, nor when I became so emotionally invested in YT cats... Good job mate. Cheers.

[@doctordoom1337]

It’s so interesting that the version of the saw that you have has a dust extraction port on it. The same model available in North America does not. The guard is completely solid. I can’t believe Milwaukee wouldn’t offer your superior model across the pond.

[@frederickwood9116]

Really appreciate seeing you solve some of those little problems. The scarf joint in particular was great to see. I’m really scratching my head as to why you have not covered in at least a section of the “roof”. Just tiny section at the door with a seat so someone can sit out and be dry with the cat in spite of the spitting rain we know so well.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Good idea!

[@cobberpete1]

Good Job on the joint. I'm sure Mickey will love it. He just needs some Furniture 😎

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers Peter, coming right up!

[@InTheWorkshop]

ACE enclosure Keith 👍 I'm sure Mickie appreciates all your work on it.

[@niva8043]

Mickie is such a pretty boy 😻

[@PabloBD]

I see you got 's lick of approval! I didn't know about this scarf joint, the geometry reminds me of some Japanese joinery I've seen online. looking forward to the catio additions!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks Pablo! Yeah that joint is usually used to extend timbers on roof joists, so usually done on 6x2 or 8x2s. It's fiddly but glad I had a go!

[@patrickmeehan3728]

KING IN THE CASTLE KING IN THE CASTLE

[@worstuserever]

Warms my heart to see little Mickie discovering his new outside space. What a lovely generous gift for your newest family member! Looking forward to seeing how you enrich the environment for him. When you decided to double over the mesh I wondered if it might be better to lay two separate sheets over one another instead, offset vertically and horizontally so the grids quarter each other if that makes sense? More rigidity I think, and much finer gaps so no danger of squeezing through.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

that's a really good idea, wish I thought of that!

[@EvanDunville]

Cool scarf! It looks a bit like your building the velociraptor enclosure from the first Jurassic park!

[@anwolfs9804]

I used a 0,39 inch mesh wire, but it was for a chicken coop tbh. Still, liked the look and put in a full roof like you put on your shed. NIcely put together! I do think Mickey LOVES it! :D

[@simonlunt353]

The cat likes it so well done 🎉well done on the scarf joint take care see you next time 😊

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you! 😊

[@kaizen_5091]

Like the commentary walk through with hindsight shared.

[@paultay23]

Great job Keith, looks really good. Mickie seems to like it.

[@dan.w.hoover2556]

Mickie is so handsome! Nice catio!

[@bluecurlygirl]

How did I miss this? Glad I found it now. Ah the catio is brilliant Keith. How's Mickey enjoying it now? I bet he's so delighted having access to the outdoors. Best money you ever spent. Thank you so much for sharing the journey and thanks for cost breakdown etc. We could achieve that expense. Hoping to have one built before summer so our two can finally get out there. Great job. Well done.

[@user-te1le7ck6b]

Whilst Dylan will never be forgotten, mickie is just lovely bless what a wonderful way to re-experience being a cat owner , great build so far Keith 👍

[@RagnBoneBrown]

thank you. He is one of a kind!

[@andyc972]

That's a neat solution Keith, and has the added advantage of not looking like Colditz, which it may have using the bought brackets ! Good to see you challenge yourself with the Scarf joint, good to try new stuff ! Looking forward to seeing some "fun" additions to the space in your feline theme park !

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@Lord-Panda2112]

Nice tranquil music at the end. Lovely job Keith.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you! 👍

[@TheWebstaff]

Now if you just put some polycarbonate sheets up there and maybe some wall that will be a nice conservatory Keith.

[@benjaqsonworkshop9974]

Ah, the things we do for cats! Great design and build with some proper joinery thrown in. Great place to spend time with Mickie outside.

[@AccountantDoesDIY]

Unexpectedly satisfying seeing that scarf joint come together. I'm tempted to try one myself tomorrow, despite not being mid-project for any project that needs one!

[@AncoraImparoPiper]

Great built. Catto loves it and is already looking for ways to climb up.

[@Brian18741]

Looks great, the scarf joint turned out excellent 👌👍

[@RagnBoneBrown]

thanks!

[@mandyleeson1]

I think that’s a thumbs up from Mickie and I can’t wait to see the next episode! 👏🏼for the scarf joint.🌟

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Brilliant bit of joinery going on there Keith as always mate. Mickys feeling at home already chap Haha bless him. Great video mate 👌👍🏼👍🏼

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@joroyle8108]

Lovely old job for a cute cat 🐈‍⬛🐾

[@Quaker521]

Looks good and I reckon Mickey's going to enjoy the outside area too!

[@ianbrodiesmith4085]

i love the cat and scarf joint good work. Samuri carpenter was the first time i saw these. Cant wait to see whats next.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@hansdegroot8549]

Very impressive carf-joint. That reallly turned out very well. At first sight this seems to be a clever solution for the roof construction. Only time will tell if it really is clever. (intruders, Mickie's Houdini-act)

[@RagnBoneBrown]

thank you!

[@awantamta]

The scarf joint is brilliant

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@bazanderson8283]

what a wonderful thing to do for your cat, kudos 🙏❤

[@danxepha4535]

You might have to cover the roof with something to stop other cats getting in. It will also allow you to give him some ways to climb up high without risking escape.

[@deeeirl]

Fine job! I'm taking notes 😀

[@liamcowley8679]

Thanks Keith. Not sure why I got so emotional seeing him outside.. great video. :)

[@nbmufc94]

Brilliant mate. Mickie looks delighted haha. Just the sound of birds etc will do wonders for him.

[@johnwkomdat]

Nice work! I think you were right to pass on the cat-fence brackets-they would make the whole structure look like a prison.

[@JohnColgan.]

Add some guard towers & machine gun posts!! Cat was looking & thinking I'll never escape from that !!

[@paulprescott7913]

Hello Keith, yes we considered those protector pet brackets and came to the same conclusion you did. I found something simular from an agricultural merchant at a fraction of the cost. We look forward to the development of this catio.

[@marksmith7147]

Nice one. Enjoy it Mickey, it was built by the ❤

[@williammoore4101]

Great work. Love your channel, Keith. I'm sure Mickey loves it too.

[@chrisp.76]

That fencing is a much better choice.

[@BischBaschBosch]

Great to see his little nose taking it all in when he was let out.😁 Tell you what mate, considering what you used to cut those scarfs, the fit looked pretty good! Lovely project mate. Look forward to seeing it kittied out😉👍

[@RagnBoneBrown]

thank you mate!

[@2Cambell]

This is so timely for our family. My brother just moved to a new house and we are looking to do something like this for his cats. Thank you!!! 😻❤😻

[@HerbySystems]

Building this out of wood makes it look 1000X better than it would have done with those metal brackets.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@prezzeruk4054]

We had 2 cats poisoned some years ago. And with our garden being quite small, we bought a couple of second hand gazebos, used to frames to net the whole garden! Now they cant get off, but have the whole garden to run around in.

[@garymucher4082]

Not sure about your cat, but there looks to be an easy escape route under some of the fencing. I know some cats would have not problems getting under there... Thumbs Up!

[@Jhongerage]

Great scarf joint!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@erichenao6537]

Very nice! Can't wait to see the finishing out!

[@elchimpo9590]

Nice !! Maybe an outdoor chair or sofa for Mickie? Fire pit, gazebo swing chair?? 😂😂

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@cazee100]

Like the idea of an open roof but kitties are good at climbing and he will get over that if he wants to. Sorry Keith but you need to fill in. If a bird get on the top……Also Micky needs some toys out there. Enjoyed watching the build though. Great job but the roof needs to be all over. Stay safe x

[@PhillWyattProjects]

Micky exploring his new space 🐈 🥰 looks great! 👍🏻

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you! 😊

[@jlmfoy365]

The things we do for our beloved pets, daft innit? Regards Jim.😉

[@MCsCreations]

Brilliant work, Keith! 😃 And the best part, he seems to love it! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@TorBoy9]

Nice catio space. I'm wondering if you should not have painted the wood before gluing it. I see Mickie scoping out an escape route. I've never needed to do a scarf joint, but it looks like fun!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

I'm not sure it matters too much with PU glue as it seems to stick to pretty much anything. Thanks for watching!

[@andybarker5552]

Plain fencing staples and a hammer how quaint.

[@Jako-fh8zg]

Great project - I love the analysis and improv you show us, every little job I do as a beginner needs some deviation from the plan - so glad it’s not just me. What are the plans for other cats jumping into the enclosure, as this would be like a red rag to a bull for most cats? Brilliant series of videos 👍👍👍

[@RagnBoneBrown]

thank you. There aren't many cats around where we live so I don't think it'll be an issue

[@ianpearse4480]

Nice.

[@simonr6793]

Keith now mickey has his outdoor workout area built I was wondering if you had any plans to install outdoor music for his enjoyment? You never know he maybe a big fan of two hits that spring to mind. 1. Toni Basil one hit wonder..Hey Mickey !!! And of course . 2 Tom Jones ...What's New Pussycat !!!. P.s I really glad to see that you did a really good job with the play area for Mr Mickey and it didn't turn out a 🐈 astrophe. Such a Topcat he is.🤣😅👍

[@Extragonk]

The screwfix wall ties work perfectly for the overhang fence top, bit late I know :)

[@beccagee5905]

Ive got a little girl tuxedo cat, named Abby. White whiskers, paws, chest, and green eyes.

[@killazftw]

Having the top of that still open would make me nervous with my cats 😬

[@Badgerworkshop]

I want to try that joint now

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Maybe one for each of your new workshop roof joists!

[@Exodus_Johnson]

Looks great. I built one for our cats in our previous house, that chicken wire is horrible stuff. I used the rolls of galvanised mesh that was about 10mm square, much more rigid and no give in it so was easy to nail to a frame. Definitely feels like you need an extra pair of hands for those U nails though 😂

[@darylsmith8418]

If you ever need to use those knock-in staples again - they are way easier to hammer down straight if you bend the prongs in further so that they are parallel with each other (easier to pull out, but that may be a good or bad thing in future...)

[@RagnBoneBrown]

great tip thanks

[@darylsmith8418]

@@RagnBoneBrown Two more tips using these sodding things - I use a wooden clothes peg to hold them for the 'first strike' to get them started... And I use mole-grips to bend them parallel; set the distance between the jaws and go through the whole pack. Also, you probably know anyway - use a heavy lump on the opposite side of the timber (like a big lump-hammer!) Knock them in against that to take the force of the blows, rather than relying on the mass of the timber; so the force is not transferred to joints or post-anchors or whatever. (You can tell I have experience of the knock-in staples - I do not like working with them! HA!)

[@karenmitchell6814]

Keith I have a better, safer suggestion for your gutters. Here in the U.S. and Canada we have gutter guards under many brand names. I’m assuming they are available in the UK too. They are perforated covers for your gutters that let the water in and keep the leaves out. The better ones are coated (think Teflon) so the leaves just slide off. No more cleaning, no more climbing ladders. So less maintenance and much safer. They are worth every penny! Highly recommend! Last ones we bought we ordered right from Amazon. I meant to leave this comment on the first video. And installing these might make another good final patio/catio video. 😀

[@RagnBoneBrown]

thank you I wil check them out!

[@ice4142]

That scarf joint was completely unnecessary but is good to try thing in case you actually need them in the future. Also make good content.

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[@brentolsenthanksformaking2528]

great job Romans 10:9-13

[@veronica5896]

❤❤❤

[@nathanlucas6465]

If mickey likes catnip, plant some just outside the enclosure. He'll then be able to munch away at whatever grows through the mesh, without killing the plant

[@waynesinden]

Nice build. The Mickey part could have been much longer

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers. Mickie will feature in another video very soon!

[@pitsnipe5559]

My wife says she’s going to build one of those for me. 😵‍💫

[@worstuserever]

Cool, just tell her your specifications include a barbecue corner, hot tub, and en suite bathroom for your mistresses.

[@lfernandplopsa3627]

I see the cat thinking : dude what have you done? i can't get out 😂😂👍👍👍👍( wel i try 😒)

[@mikedeman5351]

A kennel-like structure with a cat bed/cushion inside might be a good idea for cold or windy days - so that Micky can be 'out' without being 'out-out' . . . . to quote the other Micky (Micky Flanagan) . . . .

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

I do hope you are going to add some climbing shelves and areas so he can get around and enjoy his new found freedom.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Yes indeed!

[@TheTimutube]

Hi Keith what brand paint did you use and was it acrylic or what.kindest regards tim

[@RagnBoneBrown]

hi Tim, yeah acrylic, it's no nonsense stuff in screwfix, cheap, covers well, and lasts reasonably well too!

[@mattsimms1062]

Hi Keith just wanted to ask your opinion on something I do general diy and want to buy a Millwalkee drill which would you recommend m12 or m18 Can you also please do a video on your m12 tools thanks Matt

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Hi Matt, if it's for DIY use then M12 will do everything you need and more, providing all the tools you need are in the M12 range. I will try and do a video on it in future - thanks

[@davewilliams6894]

Cats are the best, Question Keith, are you expecting him to jump out ? I don’t understand the roof canapé

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks Dave. Yeah, cats could potentially climb the walls, although to be honest Mickie isn't much of a climber so the roof may not have even been necessary!

[@yossiyaari3760]

are the gaps under the wall small enough, that he can't get out?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

yes, 50mm

[@SeanBZA]

Plant some cat grass ( basically oats) so he can munch on it, provides fibre and a chew that he will enjoy. Just need a largish low tray to germinate the seed in, not much soil, as he will only eat it while it is young.

[@r13gbs]

You heard from Gid pal?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@olivier2553]

Do you need a way to prevent other cats from getting in and possibly infect yours?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

I don't think it'll be an issue, there aren't really any cats around our way

[@hrishikeshb]

Build a nice cat tree there and he won’t want to come in 😄

[@dermotkelly6946]

Your noggins should be 555mm 👍

[@cralee6892]

Buy a chop saw

[@RagnBoneBrown]

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[@gerryb6423]

Won't you just get other Cats dropping in and yours might figure a way out ??