AIR37

After thinking long and hard about how we were going to contain two rambunctious kittens on our raised deck, we settled on this catio. We read all the reviews and, at first, we were hesitant because of reading the negative reviews, but we decided to order anyway. We are glad we did. Here is what we found ... PACKAGING & LABELING: We found absolutely NO problem with the packaging or with the labelling. All parts were shipped in two boxes, packed appropriately, nothing was missing, and nothing was broken. Each wooden section was either stamped with the appropriate letter or had a clearly visible label on it. The directions were clear and concise. ASSEMBLY: Yes, it did take some time, as to be expected, and it did take two people for some steps. But, if you take the time to lay out each piece in separate piles according to sections as it is to be assembled, you shouldn't have any trouble. Much of it is a matter of common sense. STURDINESS: It does seem flimsy as you are putting it together, HOWEVER, once all sides are fastened, the screws are tightened, and the shelves and brackets are in place, the unit does become sturdier, and when the roof is in place it is definitely substantial. We live on a hill, in a development, and we get some fairly high winds at times, but because the sides are open and there is weight, to this unit it's not going anywhere. TIPS: BEFORE we did ANYTHING, we sealed each piece of wood AND the asphalt roof with Flex Seal. For the wood pieces, we brushed on two coats of the clear liquid gel, allowing them to dry completely between coats. For the roof, we brushed on a coat of the clear gel then applied a coat of the clear spray just to be safe. Flex Seal comes in clear, black, and white and is guaranteed for 30 years. We've had two rains, one was a heavy downpour, and we had no leaks. Another thing we did was add a strip of wood along the top of the front side of the frame under the three asphalt roof pieces creating a slight slant to allow rain to run off. Any rain that did remain puddled because of the Flex Seal (see photo) The wood strip also allows for extra airflow on those windy days. This helps with any concern of high winds blowing it away. Finally, I wasn't happy with the sturdiness of the side ledges where they meet in the middle, so I took a zip tie and fastened it around the brackets on each level of both sides to tighten them. Worked perfect!! SUMMARY: All in all, we are very pleased with this catio and we don't understand all the negative comments. We are especially puzzled by the photo of the collapsed roof. If the wood strips were used and applied properly, we don't see how that can happen. If you decide to purchase this catio, take your time and commit to assembling it properly. Don't rush and don't take shortcuts. Take the extra time and effort to properly seal the wood. Your kitties are worth it, and they'll love you for it. Ours have spent ours in their catio (and into the evening) watching the birds, enjoying the sounds, watching daddy do lawn work, and even taking their afternoon naps.

Catio arrived well packaged and very quickly given the size of the packages. Two boxes, no damage to the contents. Generally easy to assemble. Instructions were good. We were either short a couple screws of one size or we used them in the wrong place. No issue with some extra screws lying around. The wood is very flimsy and this definitely takes two people to assemble for the sake of not snapping any pieces. A drill was helpful but at times the torque was too much and almost screwed straight through the wood. The wood seems like cedar, it’s very soft. Once it’s all put together it’s sturdy enough. We will be moving it to another location, attaching a plywood flooring and attaching it to some 2x4s on the bottom to give it more support. Our cats vary in weight but we have 3 13-16 pound cats. Overall good product for a good price. Would buy again. 5 stars would be if it had a few more pieces to make it sturdier. Even just small reinforcements on the inside of the base where each piece attaches. Some of the holes and pieces didn’t line up 100%, there were some small gaps places but it was all manageable.

The directions say “2 people, 60 minutes.” It took us 4.25 hours. We modified one of the boxes to form the secure walkway accessing the house. Directions were clear. All the pieces were there. It is a little delicate. Take your time setting up, as the wood will break easily. The cats can’t break out but the front flexes a lot anytime I open the human sized door, will need some additional structural support added eventually. It will likely need an additional coat of paint to survive our wet environment. Over all, a well designed product, the cats love it.

We’re very happy with the ease of assembly of this catio. From start to finish it took us 1 hour 45 minutes the first day (we ran out of daylight) and 30 minutes to finish up the second day. The first day we got everything done besides putting the roof on and positioning it in its desired location. We found the instructions easy to understand and follow along. Once we got the first couple pieces done, and figured out how this was going to assemble, it was smooth sailing. We referred to the instructions more to just confirm which screws to use rather than how to assemble it. At first it seemed flimsy but the more pieces that were put together, the sturdier it became. Our 3 bengals took to it right away. We placed it against the house in front of a window. When we first assembled the catio, we assembled it with all the panels attached and once it was completed we removed the top center panel before we attached the roof. This didn’t impact the sturdiness of the catio at all. Once we opened the window, they went right into the catio without hesitation. We did have to make a slight modification at this point. Our window slides left and right and is taller than the catio. In their rush to be the first inside the catio, two went through the window into the catio and the third one went through the window, on to the catio roof and then on to the house roof. We’ve attached a temporary piece of wood to the catio roof to block off that part of the window. I will be purchasing a cat door and some plexiglass and placing that in the window, which would replace the need for the temporary piece of wood. All in all we are very pleased. From time of order to delivery, to the convenience of having everything we needed delivered right to our doorstep; from the simplicity of the instructions, to the gratefulness of having everything labeled for ease of assembly, we would recommend this to any cat owner.

This item is a great edition for any feline friends. Its very well made from good materials, you will need two people to assemble. Its fairly easy to assemble, allow yourself two to four hours for assembling

Bello ma è necessario fare delle modifiche.Per esempio mettere una chiusura all’interno,rinforzare la tettoia per la pioggia e rinforzare le assi in basso (in casa di pioggia il legno si rovina)Poi passare una vernice su tutto

Livraison en bonne état et avec une avance sur la date annoncée. 👏Après 2 couches de bonne peinture bel effet! À voir sur la durée et l'usage par mes 2 Sacrés de Birmanie

Me ha gustado mucho la calidad de los materiales y la claridad del manual para su ensamblaje y montaje. No me ha gustado tanto que el vendedor no avise de la llegada de dos cajas en días distintos. Aún así, recomiendo este producto. Cuando tenga la jaula terminada, haré foto. Yo he repintado algunas piezas (con un tono distinto dentro de la gama de grises) porque no encontré el mismo y barnicé todas las piezas.

Il prezzo non vale per quanto è delicata la struttura! Un giocattolo che non vale nulla