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Cat house insulation problem/question Mike S. 02-02-2007
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Posted by Mike S. on February 2, 2007, 8:47 am


I need to try to insulate a cat house/box just for temporary use. I
want to be able to use material I have around the house rather than
buying something since it will only be used for a week. Right now I'm
using a cardboard box as the cat house and I'd like to inuslate the
sides, top, and back. Will either of these materials work and if so,
which one would be best: carpet or styrofoam that's commonly used as
packing material for VCRs, DVD players, TVs, and computers.

I had originally wanted to buy some styrofoam insulation from a
hardware store but the stores around here either don't have it or it
costs way to much. Plus, the sheets would be to big to fit in my car.


Posted by Steve on February 2, 2007, 9:34 am


>I need to try to insulate a cat house/box just for temporary use. I
> want to be able to use material I have around the house rather than
> buying something since it will only be used for a week. Right now I'm
> using a cardboard box as the cat house and I'd like to inuslate the
> sides, top, and back. Will either of these materials work and if so,
> which one would be best: carpet or styrofoam that's commonly used as
> packing material for VCRs, DVD players, TVs, and computers.
>
> I had originally wanted to buy some styrofoam insulation from a
> hardware store but the stores around here either don't have it or it
> costs way to much. Plus, the sheets would be to big to fit in my car.

If you only want to use it for a week, pile on some old blankets.



Posted by Dean on February 2, 2007, 9:51 am


> I need to try to insulate a cat house/box just for temporary use. I
> want to be able to use material I have around the house rather than
> buying something since it will only be used for a week. Right now I'm
> using a cardboard box as the cat house and I'd like to inuslate the
> sides, top, and back. Will either of these materials work and if so,
> which one would be best: carpet or styrofoam that's commonly used as
> packing material for VCRs, DVD players, TVs, and computers.
>
> I had originally wanted to buy some styrofoam insulation from a
> hardware store but the stores around here either don't have it or it
> costs way to much. Plus, the sheets would be to big to fit in my car.

Never thought I'd answer a "cat-house" question!LOL..When You build
the new cat-house use dimensions that will allow using the temp as an
insulated insert before the roof goes on,,that way Your efforts/
materials are'nt wasted and that pussy will be warm n snug in the cat-
house!
You do'nt happen to have a small solar panel,,a rechargeable
battery and a red LED light do You?*grin*
Dean


Posted by hallerb@aol.com on February 2, 2007, 9:59 am


If you place it against a outside window and seal the connection to
your home, even with the window shut the heat otherwise wasted leaking
out your window will heat the home nice and cozy.



Posted by Steve Barker on February 2, 2007, 10:26 am


It doesn't need insulation. IF the cat even goes in it, just being out of
the wind is shelter enough.

--
Steve Barker


>I need to try to insulate a cat house/box just for temporary use. I
> want to be able to use material I have around the house rather than
> buying something since it will only be used for a week. Right now I'm
> using a cardboard box as the cat house and I'd like to inuslate the
> sides, top, and back. Will either of these materials work and if so,
> which one would be best: carpet or styrofoam that's commonly used as
> packing material for VCRs, DVD players, TVs, and computers.
>
> I had originally wanted to buy some styrofoam insulation from a
> hardware store but the stores around here either don't have it or it
> costs way to much. Plus, the sheets would be to big to fit in my car.
>



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