The Catio Company 4'x10'x8' Freestanding DIY Catio Plans include detailed blueprints, step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams, cut and material lists to help you build a secure, standalone diy outdoor cat enclosure. Perfect for giving your cats a safe and enriching outdoor experience.
1. What’s included in the 4×10×8 Freestanding DIY Catio Plans?
Our 4×10×8 freestanding DIY catio plans come as a digital PDF download and include everything you need to build with confidence:
Detailed step-by-step instructions that walk you through the entire build
Clear diagrams and building tips to avoid guesswork
A complete material list, cut list, and tool checklist
Guidance on preparing different base options for your catio
A full accessory layout with perches and ramps for enrichment
A built-in human bench tutorial so you can relax and bond with your cats inside the catio
Notes on modular expansion, showing how to attach a future cat-run if desired
Roof variations: instructions for either a pitched, covered roof or a flat mesh-roof option
These professional plans save you time at the hardware store, reduce mistakes, and help you create a sturdy outdoor cat enclosure that’s safe, functional, and comfortable for both you and your cats.
2. Can I change the door placement?
Yes! You can move the door to the back wall or to either side wall.
For the back wall:
Think of it as a mirror image of the front wall.
You’ll keep the same height (the back stays the shorter wall, the front stays the taller wall), but you’ll copy the spacing of the studs from the front wall so the door opening lines up correctly.
The built-in bench that normally sits on the back wall will just move to the front wall instead.For the side walls:
Build the side wall as usual, but simply leave out the horizontal stud where the door will go and add the king and jack studs to frame the door in that spot.
After moving the door, adjust the bench and accessory layout as needed to fit your preferred entry point.
3. Can I adjust the size of the catio?
Yes, the plans are flexible:
To change the length or width, adjust the framing of the front and back walls accordingly.
You may need extra or fewer roof rafters and roofing panels as you change dimensions.
To change the depth, keep in mind that the roof pitch will also change, so the rafters will need to be recalculated.
➡️ Adjusting the depth and roof pitch is a bit more advanced. If you’re not comfortable with these calculations, we recommend sharing the plans with a local carpenter or contractor for help with more complex modifications.
