could anyone advise me of what materials to use to insulate the inside of cat houses for winters outside?

cheers,
jack.

Is it made of wood? Wood itself is a fantastic insulator.

Are you making/ have you made this house yoursef?
If it is still in the design/build process, you could actullay make it with insulated cavity walls, just like a house.

I have sheets of Polystyrene, some people use loft insulation, if you have really good insulation it does keep the heating bills down, don't forget to do the door and ceiling etc.

Not sure if you have seen my cat house which is actually an insulated dog kennel.

I have now prepared the area with newly laid turf ready for the cat enclosure where they will be able to spend time outside in safety so it was important they have somewhere to go in adverse weather conditions.


Sue

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You could also use quiltsHey Sue looks good,are you sure it will be big enough

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That was my thought too, lol, how many cats will be using the dog kennel and is the outside of the garden cat proofed too confused:

thanks for all your replies,the pens are made of wood which is a good insulater but i wanted some extra to keep heating bills down and keep our cats (british shorthairs) nice and warm.

cheers,
jack.

Aah Jack good luck with the runs and when ya finished you'll have to show us pics of your furgang in their pads

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ah so the kennel is just for them to sleep.But they have the run of the garden too i assume?

Sorry guys I've not been on the forum much this last week.

Hubby has started putting the cat enclosure up, the kennel is just to keep them dry in case they are out in the enclosure and it rains. I don't intend for them to stay out or go out in adverse weather but it can change from one minute to the next.

Choosing the kittens to be house cats I have to prepare for all eventualities as they will not be able to seek shelter in a cage, whereas they can if they were roaming free.

I will put pictures up of the enclosures once its completed. There is only the top of the cage to put on. Then the ledges and ramps.

The size of the kennel is deceiving on the photo both kittens have been inside and there is plenty of room for growth, I think the kittens are going to be big cats. If they do out grow it then I will get another, I think Claire suggested that type of kennel will stack, bonus more climbing area for them.

Sue