How to build barrier between Colorbond fence and patio post to keep cat in?

[LorenClayton]

Hello

I have a older cat who wanders (he is desexed) and would like to keep him safe in the back yard when I'm out. I'd like a budget DIY option if possible. The barrier would be around 3 M long, from the washing line post to the rear patio post, which would be on a slant, but I'm not concerned about what it looks like. There would need to be a latch or some way I can come and go. There's colorbond fence all around the house and at the moment he jumps over the front fence at the side (first photo), so I'd like to set up a barrier at the side / rear that I can rig up myself from materials I can carry home in my small car (Picanto). 

Any suggestions welcome. Thank you.

[JacobZ]

Hi @LorenClayton,

I've just combined this post with your last one, as they provide context to each other that could be handy for any readers.

You might like to have a look at some of the ideas in this discussion: How to stop cats climbing fences.

I think @AlidaJayne's example of a reverse-angled mesh structure above the top of the fence and gate is likely a good option.

You could attach some of these Carinya 380 x 380mm Galvanised Angle Brackets to the uprights of your fence and gate, then attach wire mesh to the brackets using Jack Mesh Panel Fix Clips with a nut and bolt.

This would allow the gate to remain operational while creating a physical barrier preventing your cat from getting over the top.

Allow me to tag @Dave-1, @Noyade and @TedBear to see if they have any ideas.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob

[LorenClayton]

Thank you Jacob. I think you've done it! That should work very well. I'll get those from Rothwell today. I promise to post back and let you all know how I go. It's also possible my cat is squeezing under the colorbond fence in places so I'll block those spaces with bricks as well.

Thanks again Jacob, brilliant reply!

[Dave-1]

Good Morning @LorenClayton 

I have seen the wire and conduit option to stop pets from going "over the fence"

A bracket either side of the panels of that fence including the gate itself.

Between the tips of the bracket you have a piece of conduit, Id actually suggest a larger conduit then smaller. (50mm plus) A wire is what is strung down the center of the conduit and fastened to the brackets either end, If a cat (or dog) tries to jump and lever thenmselves over the fence they hit the conduit with their paws and it turns, no traction as no grip. The wire has to be tight enough to support the conduit level. You should be able to spin the pipe easily.

Brackets only need to be the a little over the width of whatever pipe size you choose.

Dave