Installation Tips for Cat-Proofing a Freestanding Balcony

There are several ways to make a freestanding balcony cat-safe with a net. The ideas and guidance below are suggestions, not requirements. They can be combined and adapted to suit your individual needs.

If none of the ideas seem feasible, simply give us a call. We will certainly find a solution...

Installation Without Drilling:

1 – If your balcony parapet has a handrail, you can use our pull-out telescopic poles. These are attached to the balcony handrail using telescopic pole brackets for square or round handrails. The spacing between poles should be approximately 2 m. The telescopic poles do not need to reach all the way down to the floor. For younger and more active, climbing-enthusiastic cats in particular, we recommend fitting our anti-climb protection. Please note: you will then need approximately 60–70 cm of additional net height.

You can attach the cat net to the telescopic poles using our net ties. Alternatively, you can thread the telescopic poles through the net (though this does take quite a bit of effort…). In this case, you should remove the locking screw from the telescopic pole so that the net does not catch on the screw during threading.

Cat net floor attachment

To prevent the cat net from sagging or collapsing between the telescopic poles, a braided rope must be threaded through the top row of meshes.

The net is attached at the bottom to the balcony railing with net ties. If there is still a gap below the railing, allow the net to hang down to the floor. Thread a batten (made of wood or metal) through the row of meshes resting on the floor. Secure this batten to the railing base posts using net ties.

For a closed parapet (e.g. brick, glass, etc.), allow the cat net to hang all the way down. The net should then be fitted at the bottom with a lead rope (400 g/m) and should rest approximately 30 cm inward on the floor. Where possible, plant boxes etc. should additionally be placed on top of the net.

2 – If you have a brick balcony parapet without a handrail, your only remaining option is to use wall clamps. Not ideal – but better than nothing… The wall must have a straight, flat top edge and must not be wider than 22 cm. If the balcony parapet has a zinc capping, we would recommend not using the clamps. Otherwise, the telescopic poles and net are installed as described under point 1 above. For additional stability, you can connect the telescopic poles at the top using the frame system.

Required Installation Accessories: (without drilling)

Cat net installation option

BOY Cat Net
Telescopic Rods
Ant-climb protection for telescopic rodes
Pole Mounts for square or round handrails
Frame System
Net Ties
if required: Braided Rope

Installation With Drilling:

1 – Do you have a brick balcony parapet and are permitted to drill? Then we recommend using our pull-out telescopic poles together with our wall brackets. The wall brackets are each secured to the masonry with 4 screws. The spacing between poles should be approximately 2 m. You can attach the wall brackets on the inside of the balcony or on the outside. This works particularly well if you have plant boxes. Everything else follows as described under point 1 (without drilling) above.

Required Installation Accessories: (with drilling)

BOY Cat Net
Pull-Out Telescopic Poles
Anti-Climb Protection for Telescopic Poles
Telescopic Pole Wall Brackets
Frame System
Net Ties
Hooks with Wall Plugs (only where drilling is permitted)
Braided Rope and Net Cord

Climbing protection suitable for our pull-out telescopic pole - made of steel, galvanized

It happens again and again that the four-legged friend climbs up the net and swings over the net and goes on a wandering journey. With our elegant telescopic pole attachment - made of steel, galvanized - which points inwards at an angle of about 115 °, climbing over is made difficult or prevented. . The telescopic pole attachment can easily be pushed onto the telescopic pole and fastened with the locking screw. . Please note that you need approx. 70cm more net height due to the angle attachment. . This telescopic pole attachment is only suitable for our extendable telescopic poles.

€10.45 /Piece

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End connection for our telescopic pull-out rods and connecting rods

In order to obtain a higher stability of your balcony network, the telescopic rods are connected to each other by means of the connecting rods and connecting elements.. These end connections are placed ABOVE on the first and last telescopic rods for pulling out (on the insertion tube with 16mm Ø) and permanently fixed with the appropriate screws. Please note that all connecting elements offered CANNOT be attached to the lower end of the telescopic rod for pulling out. . If you also want to install a cross connection on the lower long side, then you cannot use the telescopic rods to extend it. In this case, you need to use the connecting rods. Then you can attach the connecting elements at the top and bottom (in this case, the connecting elements are placed on the connecting rod and secured by the tripod spring engaging). . CAUTION: You do NOT need a screw when inserting the fastener with the connecting rods. Screws are only required if the connecting elements are mounted on the telescopic rod for pulling out. . If you use the telescopic rods for pulling out, please do not forget to order the screws.

€14.95 /Piece

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Net ties, approx. 100mm long - 100 pieces / bag.

These net ties have the optimal length to attach a Boy cat net to our pull‑out telescopic poles and to our window net frame. These net ties can also be used to attach the heavy lead rope to the cat net without too much effort. These net ties are suitable for the following items: Window frame Telescopic rods for pulling out Connecting rods (frame system) Climbing protection for pergolas and privacy screens

€5.45 /Piece

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T-connection for our telescopic pull-out rods and connecting rods

In order to obtain a higher stability of your balcony network, the telescopic rods are connected to each other by means of the connecting rods and connecting elements. These T-connections are put on top of the telescopic rods for pulling out (on the insertion tube with 16mm Ø) and permanently fixed with the appropriate screw set. The distances between the telescopic poles should not be more than 2 meters. Please note that all offered connecting elements CANNOT be attached to the lower end of the telescopic rod for pulling out. If you also want to install a cross connection on the lower long side, then you cannot use the telescopic rods to extend it. In this case, you need to use the connecting rods. Then you can attach the connecting elements at the top and bottom (in this case the connecting elements are placed on the connecting rod and secured by the tripod spring engaging).CAUTION: You do NOT need a screw when the T-connector is used with the connecting rods. Screws are only required if the T-connection is mounted on our telescopic rod for pulling out.To secure the front of a 4m long balcony, for example, you need the following parts:2 x end connections + screws1 x T-connection + screws2 x connecting rods a 2.0m3 x telescopic poles to extend up to 210cm3 x telescopic rod brackets (wall bracket, railing bracket or wall brackets)1 x boy cat net1 x net tie (pack of 100 pieces)If the networking is to continue to the house wall, you need an additional corner connection and end connection. Please note our assembly instructions and techn. Drawings (see photo above)

€12.45 /Piece

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Telescopic pole holder for a square railing handrail - from 30 - 60mm

Telescopic rod clamp made of hardened Aluminium, black or aluminium coloured anodized, for balconies with a square handrail with an edge length between 4,0 and 6,0cm. This bracket will be fitted to the railing with 2 screws only. This clamp is suitable only for our extendable Boy-Telescopic rods with a diameter of 19mm.

€25.45 /Piece

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Telescopic rod holder for a round railing handrail - from 30 - 60mm Ø

Where no drilling is allowed, these brackets are suitable for permanent attachment of the telescopic rod for pulling out on a round balcony handrail. The sturdy telescopic rod holder made of Aluminium is angled on the inside so that it tightly encloses the round handrail. The bracket is attached to the handrail with two long screws.The diameter of the round handrail must be between 30 and 60mm. This telescopic rod holder is specially dimensioned for our telescopic rods that can be pulled out. It can therefore happen that telescopic rods not supplied by us do not fit into the intended hole. These brackets are not suitable for the telescopic rods for tensioning.NEW - in the program: Telescopic rod holders for handrails up to a diameter of 85mm.

€25.45 /Piece

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Telescopic rod to extend from 110 to 210cm, made of galvanized steel

Telescopic poles are the most commonly used tools for attaching cat nets to balconies, terraces and gardens. It is therefore important that they are stable and strong so that they can withstand wind and weather. Our extendable telescopic rods have a diameter of approx. 19/16mm. . To ensure that the cat net does not sag too much between the telescopic rods, the telescopic rods should be attached at a distance of approx. 2 m. . Please note - to attach these telescopic rods you need our telescopic rod holder for railing handrails. This telescopic rod CANNOT be stretched between floor and ceiling. Together with the telescopic rod holder, it holds more permanently than the telescopic rods for tensioning. . The height of the telescopic rod can be continuously adjusted from 110 cm to 210 cm with the locking screw. A hole for attaching the braided line is located at the top AND bottom of the telescopic rod. The net can be easily attached there with a net tie together with our braided line, so that it cannot slip down or gets a straight end at the bottom. The inner telescopic rod is closed at the top with a plastic cap. The telescopic rod is open at the bottom so that any water that may have gotten in can drain off. . So that the cat cannot swing over the net when climbing, we recommend our suitable climbing protection for telescopic rods that can be pulled out. . If you would like to use the telescopic rods to pull them out in the garden for a cat enclosure, then we also recommend our lawn mounts for telescopic rods for a firm footing.Please note: Unfortunately, galvanizing does not have the same weather resistance as hot-dip galvanizing or stainless steel. Depending on the weather (rain/humidity), the telescopic poles can start to rust after a while. This is essentially a visual issue. . The only alternative => telescopic rods made of stainless steel.

€9.95 - €11.95 /Piece

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Wall - corner bracket - inside - for telescopic rods to pull out

With this wall corner bracket, telescopic rods can be attached directly to the corners of the balcony. This stable bracket can be used wherever drilling is permitted. It gives the telescopic rod a firm and permanent hold. This bracket must be attached with 4 screws.The only way that the cat net is really close to the wall in the corner.This telescopic pole holder is only suitable for our Boy telescopic poles with a diameter of 19mm. The telescopic rod can be adjusted to the desired height with the locking screw.Suitable for telescopic rods with a diameter of 19mmTube (bracket) length : 150 mmHolder plates material thickness : approx. 2.0 mmScrew holes diameter : approx. 6.5 mmSurface: Painting stove enamel or galvanizedColours: white, black and galvanized silver coloured

€20.95 /Piece

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Wall bracket for telescopic rods to pull out

With this sturdy corner mounting our BOY telescope bars are optimally mounted into the corner of your balcony. It will be fixed with 4 strong screws to the wall. Suitable only for our BOY telescopic rods with a diameter of 19mm. Available in the colours: white, black and galvanized silver coloured

€26.45 /Piece

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