While I like the appearance and layout of this cat house, it is clearly not meant to be outdoors even though it says it is. I bought it about a year ago specifically to have on my deck for my cats to enjoy, which they have, but after just one winter several of the boards are already warping, cracking, and even falling off, and the color has faded significantly. Disappointing. It really should just be for indoor use. I'll probably look to replace it.