The rigid exterior will hold up to any use. The extreme weather design keeps outdoor cats warm down to the lowest temperatures mother nature can throw at it. Half the floor is heated by a K&H Small Animal Heated Pad so the cat can choose to be on or off the warmth. Use in a barn, shed, porch, garage, under a deck or anywhere extreme temperatures exist. All KH heated beds and pads feature dual thermostats and are designed to warm to your pet's normal body temperature when he/she lies on the pad.