Duplex (second story) for your Outdoor Cat House

Do you have two cats? Add a second story with the Duplex (Bungalow version shown above, Basic shown below, Ranch style shown below right) -- purr-fect!

Features of our Cat House Duplexes

• Design has been cat tested and refined for over 10 years.
• Three Plexiglas windows on the Bungalow Duplex, two on the Basic Duplex, allow sunlight in, keep weather out.
• Installs easily between the roof and base of your existing Cat House, stays securely in place with bungee cords looped under the side window awnings.
• Specially designed floor fits inside the lower house structure, and it has a hole so your pets can visit and play between naps. The insulated version comes with a removable plug to fill the hole between levels if desired.
• Doorway, 5 1/2" wide by 7 1/2" high, allows cats to come and go, but keeps larger animals out.
• Interior dimensions: 21" x 15" x 14" high.
• Exterior dimensions: 22" x 20" x 14" high.
• Small enough to allow your cat's body heat to warm the interior, optional insulation makes it even warmer!
• Optional insulation package:
  Foil-lined R 7.2 insulation reflects heat back into the house, and is installed on the floor, back and roof, (also on the front of the Basic) which is then covered with mahogany plywood. The insulated floor is removable for cleaning, the other insulation panels are permanently installed. More information on insulation.
• Add the optional back door for a quick escape and better ventilation. Clear plastic back door cover is included.
• All wood construction allows the house to breathe.
• The walls and floors are adhered with nails and strong, clear adhesive caulking to strengthen the structure.
• Every house is detailed by hand, sealing all cracks and crevices to protect your cat and the house itself from wind, rain and snow.
• Sides and back painted with Val-Spar Floor and Porch Paint. External trim and panel surfaces finished with a high grade wood sealer.
• Engineered for solidity, security, and weatherability.
• Environmentally conscious 'green' manufacturing processes:
  
  • Locally sourced materials reduces carbon footprint from transportation.
  • House is designed to efficiently use every bit of a 4 x 8 foot sheet of paneling with no waste.
  • Small pieces from the window and door cut outs are used to make the breezeway and the foundation pads.
  • Built to last!
• Colors:
  Bungalow: Sides and back are painted a dark gray, shutters are light gray, trim is natural wood.
  Ranch: Outside is painted a dark gray, trim is natural wood.
  Basic: Outside is painted a dark gray, trim is natural wood.
• Comes with a cozy fleece blanket.
• Weighs 23 lbs.
• Also suitable for very small dogs.
• No assembly required!
  
• Ships directly from the manufacturer via UPS Ground.
• Satisfaction guaranteed.
• Free Shipping to the Lower 48!
  

Should you get the insulation package?

• The insulation package is designed to make the house warmer in the cold weather, it will not cool it in hot weather.
• If you live in a warm climate where it is above freezing year around, you should not get the insulation.
• If you live where it gets down to freezing or below in winter, then hot in the summer, you should get the insulation package.
• Tips for hot summer weather:
  • Remove the insulation from the floor during the warm weather. This will give your cat a cool floor to lie on.
  • Heat rises, so in warm weather you can place a wedge between the top of the house and the bottom of the roof to provide a vent which allows air to leave through the space left open between the two.
  • The optional back door is great for increasing air flow - be sure you leave it open during the hot weather.
  • Put the house in the shade if possible.
  • When it gets warm outside, most cats will move onto the roof. When it gets cold again, then they will move back inside. This is why our houses are designed with flat roofs, so your cats can still enjoy their house in the summer.

Duplex (Second Story) for Outdoor Cat House, Bungalow or Basic Style Bungalow style:  $180 Ranch style:  $167 Basic style:  $154 Insulation, any style duplex:  $18 Back Door, any style duplex:  $15 Please note that this is the second story only, offered to those who already own the cat house. The Bungalow is NOT interchangeable with either the Basic or the Ranch - there is a slight size difference, so order the one that matches your existing cat house. You may, however mix and match the Basic and the Ranch, they are the same size, the only difference is the Ranch has a front window, the Basic does not. In Stock Lead Time: Ships within 24 hours! Transit Time: How long will it take to get here? Free shipping to the Lower 48! Choose your Options: Should I get the insulation package? Bungalow Duplex : (hand painted shutters, front window) Choose one: Bungalow Second Story, $180 Add Insulation, $198 Add Back Door, $195 Add Insulation and Back Door, $213 Ranch Duplex : (all grey, front window) Choose one: Ranch Second Story, $167 Add Insulation, $185 Add Back Door, $182 Add Insulation and Back Door, $200 Basic Duplex : (all grey, no front window) Choose one: Basic Second Story, $154 Add Insulation, $172 Add Back Door, $169 Add Insulation and Back Door, $187 | More

The Duplex is specially designed to sit on top of the base house. The floor is designed to fit inside the lower house structure, and it has a hole so your pets can visit and play between naps. There is an insert to fill the hole if you prefer to keep the spaces separate. The Duplex comes with a fleece blanket, so both stories have a soft, cozy surface. Below is the Ranch style Duplex.

Above is the Ranch Duplex, without insulation. Below is an interior view of the duplex floor in the insulated version, showing the insert that you can use to keep the two levels separated if you like.



Interior view of the base Outdoor Cat House (above) with optional insulation package. The foil-lined R 7.2 insulation reflects heat back into the house, and is installed on the floor and back, which is then covered with mahogany plywood. The insulated floor is removable for cleaning.


Interior view of the base Outdoor Cat House (above) without optional insulation.
Please note: The two interior views above and the back door view below are for illustrative purposes to show you details and features. The Duplexes are very similar to the base houses, but have a different floor design and come without a roof.


Above:
Add the optional back door for better ventilation and a quick escape from uninvited guests! A clear plastic door cover, screwed to the door trim wood, is provided to cover the unused doorway if needed (Shown on the Outdoor Cat House base model)

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