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Hardware and installation

Brackets, eyelets, rope vs wire, assembly and accessories.

How do the fence brackets attach, and how many do I need?

The Angled Fence Extension Bracket fixes to your fence post with pre-drilled holes and includes eyelet screws for the turnbuckle. Use one per post, or a maximum of one every 3 metres.

Which eyelet or anchor should I use for my surface?

It depends on the surface: Netbolt Eyelet for brick or concrete, Multi-Surface Eyelet for timber (swap to a timber screw), Screw Eyelet for general use.

Should I use rope or wire?

For most permanent installs, a stainless steel wire rope is best - strong and tensions tightly. Polyethylene rope suits lighter or temporary setups.

How is the enclosure assembled and secured to the ground?

The powder-coated steel frame clicks together with a tool-free pin-lock system, the netting attaches with Velcro straps, and stitched webbing along the bottom seals the ground edge.

How is Paw Guard installed?

Paw Guard fits over your standard netting along the lower part of the enclosure - a tough vinyl-coated polyester mesh, soft to touch but hard to damage.

How do I attach the cat bed or hammock?

Hammocks attach with Velcro straps to the frame poles. Loop the A, B and C straps around the frame, securing B and C first, then A.