Framing
Lumber forms the posts, rails, door frame and other structural members in the plan.
Materials guide
Catio Materials List
Understand the main material groups, common specifications, and how plan quantities translate into purchases.
The five groups
Materials, organized by purpose
Use these groups to understand a plan. They are categories, not a project-specific bill of materials.
Mesh
Exterior-rated mesh encloses the catio while keeping sightlines and airflow open.
Roofing
Roof panels help cover the enclosure from sun and weather.
Hardware
Exterior screws, hinges, latches and brackets connect moving and fixed parts.
Base & Finish
Pavers, anchors and exterior finishes depend on the site and material choices.
Purchase translation
From plan quantity to purchase quantity
Each line separates what the plan requires from the packaged quantity suggested for purchase.
| Material | Specification | Required quantity | Suggested purchase | How it was calculated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material name | Plan data | Required value + unit | Package count + unit + spec | Waste rule + rounding |
| Purchase quantity unavailable A matching package specification is needed before we can suggest what to buy. | ||||
Deterministic table shell. No example quantity, package count, or price is presented as project fact.
Practical preparation
Compare texture, purpose and purchase unit
Material photography supports category recognition. Your plan remains the authority for required quantities.
- Separate net requirement from suggested purchase
- Use a real purchasable package unit
- Apply the plan's stated waste rule
- Fail closed when a package specification is unresolved
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