To put a roof on kennels or not.

[Nut]

These smoke colored poly sheets may have the anti-UV layer added as a special coating for better weather resistance. I'm not sure about that. That would be a good question for the manufacturer. But it would be another plus if it did block the harmful UV rays and just let visible light pass through.

Isnt UV needed for vitamine D or am i saying something stupid. Its nice for dogs to enjoy the warmth of the sun sure.

[S_B]

i plan on framing the inside of my kennels with 2x6's. then laying down a few inches of sand to level out the ground as flat as possible so i can place 1x1 pavers in there. i reckon it will be easy to clean, and hard for them to dig out!

sb, those are very nice! im curious what the cost of lumber is vs the cost of cement paver.... that set up you posted may just be the way to go.

I bought enough for 2 decks and didn't skimp on lumber. All treated... 4x6's for the feet, 2x6's for the frame, 2x10's for the floor and 2x8's on the front and back to give it a finished off look. And coated deck screws to fasten everything as well as joist hangers to support the framing.

I spent a little over $800 for both. Thank your for the compliment.

S_B

[scratchin dog]

Isnt UV needed for vitamine D or am i saying something stupid. Its nice for dogs to enjoy the warmth of the sun sure.

UV rays are both helpful and harmful. UV rays are needed to help humans and animals produce vitamin D, but overexposure is what you want to avoid. I have had pups out in my kennels and haven't had any problems with their growth that you would see if you kept pups inside and away from the sun.

[Nut]

Now that you say that got me thinking, I think UV works indirect as well. Don't have to be directly exposed to the sun. Good point!

[Officially Retired]

We decided to build a few of these. Going to put metal decking over top just haven't decided how to attach yet. Do not want to compromise the kennel panels with screw holes.

We have made feet out of plate and one size smaller pipe that will attach to the deck and the panel pipe will slide over. That way no dog can scoot the kennel off the deck and escape. What is also cool about how these turned out is the height the pipe sits up off the deck leaves just enough room to use a rake or pooper scooper to remove waste. That wasn't planned!

Very, very nice ... except no roof.

I have had some acrobatic pups ... that will climb fences and get out ... so I would highly recommend adding a roof to that very nice setup ... or, someday, you will come back to this thread and say, "I should have listened" ... because, sadly, it will be the smartest, most athletic pups getting out

[S_B]

Very, very nice ... except no roof.

I have had some acrobatic pups ... that will climb fences and get out ... so I would highly recommend adding a roof to that very nice setup ... or, someday, you will come back to this thread and say, "I should have listened" ... because, sadly, it will be the smartest, most athletic pups getting out

Yes Jack that is why it is currently empty. We have the decking (sheet metal) just haven't had the time to build a fram and attach. Still debating on how we're going to attach it really.

[No Quarter Kennel]

i plan on framing the inside of my kennels with 2x6's. then laying down a few inches of sand to level out the ground as flat as possible so i can place 1x1 pavers in there. i reckon it will be easy to clean, and hard for them to dig out!

sb, those are very nice! im curious what the cost of lumber is vs the cost of cement paver.... that set up you posted may just be the way to go.

I have done pavers for years. I only have one pen like that now. I don't like it. Holds too much piss and shit in the paver itself, no matter how much you clean and hosing it down creates a moisture underneath that never goes away. I think any time you can get your pen OFF THE GROUND in some fashion, then it is best.

[No Quarter Kennel]

Yes Jack that is why it is currently empty. We have the decking (sheet metal) just haven't had the time to build a fram and attach. Still debating on how we're going to attach it really.

I built one like yours.
I notched the framing so 1. It would sit down snug on the panel frame and 2. So I could "Metal Strap" it to the frame.
I hope this makes sense.
I had/have the exact same panel as you and it worked great.

[S_B]

Made these (2nd photo) to insert into the pipe of the Magnum kennels. What I'll do is use the 2 side panels opposite one another and insert the homemade plates into them and then attach with heavy duty stainless screws to the actual deck itself. Originally I was going with the clamps pictured in the 1st photo but I didn't take into account the raised panel.

I think many people forget this step only to lose a dog because it pushed on the kennel all day and shoved it over the side.

I may use this concept for attaching my roof but the jury is still out on the roof.

S_B

P.S. pictured upside down...painting to match the kennel.