Angled to catch maximum sunlight during winter, the dark-painted sloped roof absorbs solar heat throughout the day while funneling rainwater away from the front door.
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| SLANTED-ROOF SOLAR HEAT TRAP |
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| | HIGH REAR WALL \ |
| | [ Mylar Heat-Reflective Lining Inside ] \ [ ROOF ] |
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| | LOW FRONT WALL | [ 6-INCH ENTRY HOLE ] | |
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How to Build
- Cut the side panels of a rectangular box at a 20-degree incline from back to front.
- Wrap the top roof panel in black plastic trash bags or spray-paint it matte black to absorb sunlight.
- Line the interior with heat-reflective foil and pack the bottom with fresh straw.
6. Two-Door “Escape Hatch” Safety Box
Feral cats prefer shelters with two exits so they don’t feel trapped by predators like dogs or coyotes.