Purrfectly Crafted: The Benefits of Timber Cattery Buildings

Purrfectly Crafted: The Benefits of Timber Cattery Buildings

Published by Colette Ogle on 16th May 2025

Lately there has been a rise in owners of cats wishing to provide safe outdoor spaces for their cats to explore but wish to keep them from roaming, getting lost and possibly stolen. Owners wishing to ensure their cats are safe whilst they are away on holiday, mean there is a sound business opportunity to be explored plus also with the pressure on spaces in charities timber buildings provide a convenient and cost effective choice for rehoming centres to adapt to demand.

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Timber buildings can make great cattery or cat rooms for several reasons:

  1. *Warmth and Cozy Spaces*: Wood has natural insulation properties, helping to keep spaces warm and cozy, which cats love. To ensure your cats are housed at the right temperature we recommend proper insulation, with a min log size of 44mm you will only need to insulate the floor and roof space, this will mean any additional climate control systems will work effectively.
  2. *Ventilation* Adequate ventilation is crucial to remove moisture, reduce odors, and prevent respiratory issues. Install a suitable ventilation system, including vents, fans, or windows.
  3. *Easy to Customize*: Timber structures can be easily designed or modified to include cat-specific features like shelves, hideaways, and climbing areas. These additions can provide much needed enrichment.
  4. *Aesthetically Pleasing*: Wood can add a warm, natural look that fits well with many home decor styles.
  5. *Durable*: With proper treatment and maintenance, timber buildings can be durable and long-lasting. We recommend Sadolin Superdec which is a self primer and undercoat, developed with a unique water based formula that penetrates the wood to protect it from rot and fungal decay. Superdec is extremely flexible allowing it to contract and expand with the wood whilst preventing cracking, peeling and flaking. This quality timber treatment can be applied to both new timber and timber that has been previously painted or stained.
  6. *Sustainable*: Wood is a renewable resource, making timber structures a potentially eco-friendly option. The majority of our cabins are made from Spruce and sourced from environmentally responsible timber management systems, FSC Mix or PEFC Certified.

Example timber building

Creating a cattery in a timber building offers a unique combination of coziness, flexibility, and natural charm. Compared to a traditional brick built buildings, timber buildings can offer large savings when it comes to build time and material cost.

We offer FREE local site surveys to ensure that before you go ahead with your project, your site is appropriate and any issues have been highlighted.

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