Keep your cat from scratching your screened porch with these tips!
Are you ready to install a new screened porch but are worried about neighborhood cats getting in or your own cats scratching through the screens? Cats’ claws can do some damage, but here at Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence in Gambrills, we can help you solve your screened porch problems and start you on the right foot. Read these tips on how to protect a screened porch from cats’ claws and other harms below. Feel free to ask us any questions you may have!
Protect a Screened Porch from Cats
Provide Other Objects to Scratch
The simplest way to keep your cats from scratching through your screened porch is to give them other objects to scratch. You can purchase a scratching post or make a scratching post or two yourself. Train your cats to leave the screens alone and use these posts instead. Reward them for their good behavior.
Install Chicken Wire
Another option is to protect the screened porch directly. Place a protective covering on the lower perimeter of your screened porch or wherever your cat tends to scratch. A popular option is a metal wire mesh screen with spaces as big as 2×4 inches or 2×2 inches. That is usually enough to deter cats from getting to the screens.
Install Plexi-Glass/Acrylic Screens
Alternatively, you could use plexiglass, otherwise known as acrylic. This material is a clear, flexible, and durable screen that can enclose entire screened porches, although it is also possible to use them to create a low barrier from scratches.
Use Vinyl Glazing
Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence can enclose your screened porch with Eze-Breeze sliding panels that let you access the breeze or close it out whenever you want. These sliding panels are made of rugged vinyl glazing and are easy and inexpensive to install. This system will protect your screened porch from other elements like wind, rain, and outdoor critters.
We Can Build You a Screened Porch That Will Last
Whether you use mesh screens, vinyl glazing, or both for your screened porch in Maryland, Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence can build it so that it will stand against strong forces. If you would like to learn more about what we offer, please get in touch with us!
Call Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence For Your New Deck or Fence!
Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence has almost 30 years of experience in building beautiful custom fences, gazebos, screened-in porches, and decks throughout the state of Maryland. We have the expertise to design your dream fence or custom deck and have it installed in a headache-free process. Give us a call at 1-800-833-9310 or visit us online for a quote today! We offer many different styles of fencing and decking, in addition to custom options designed specifically to suit your preferences and tastes. To see examples of our work and get more tips on how to choose the right decking for your family, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Houzz, Pinterest, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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