building new kennel/shed

[higgins 75]

I'm building a new kennel and shed combined soon so am looking for suggestions,ideas and tips before i start.All i know is i've decided to opt

for a concrete block type rather than wood,the kennel will be separated (partitioned but still within) from the workshop/shed and will have a galv panel and door front.I will be using solar to power all lights and other appliances necessary as it will be built at bottom of garden.What would be the best way to

attach roof and what materials would be best,don't want to do a roof tiling affair(unless most people suggest this is best)

just something light and strong bearing in mind solar panels will be fixed to this too,looking forward to seeing your suggestions,tia,

Higgins.

Edited June 10, 2010 by higgins

[higgins 75]

Any ides please,

Higgins.

[judge2010 196]

dont expect no help on here pal.

[higgins 75]

dont expect no help on here pal.

Must be a world cup tournament on eh!

[brickie 76]

i'd use kingspan box section cladding on the roof mate, like you see of most new build factories it's dear stuff but there are places that sell seconds on ebay and in farmers guardian and attach to a wooden frame thats fixed to the blockwork hope this helps

[higgins 75]

Thanks Brickie,i'll have a look at that,heard a lot about Kingspan lately everyone

says they are good,

Higgins.

[jaykay 2]

Yeah kingspan is good stuff but you can get the same cheaper locally. make sure to buy the non drip sheeting for the roof. its more exspensive but eliminates condensation and is easier than felting.

I'm building new kennels soon too. I'm going to do something similar to you by having a workshop/kennel all in the one structure. It takes a bit of planning to get it the way you want it, planning the kennel in more detail than my house

[higgins 75]

Yeah kingspan is good stuff but you can get the same cheaper locally. make sure to buy the non drip sheeting for the roof. its more exspensive but eliminates condensation and is easier than felting.

I'm building new kennels soon too. I'm going to do something similar to you by having a workshop/kennel all in the one structure. It takes a bit of planning to get it the way you want it, planning the kennel in more detail than my house

Yeah that condensation is one to watch,jaykay what kind of blocks are you going to use for walls?What is the roofing i need to get,does it havbe a spec number or or profile number so i can do a search for it,thanks,

Higgins.

[Catcher 1 639]

Hi higgins best thing i did was get rid of the wooden kennel,s.For bricks and mortar By far easyer to keep clean Kept the kennel,s small so the dogs have to go outside to piss and shit.Can use the hose inside.Should have done it years ago.The other half now feed,s the dogs a thing she would never do with wooden kennel,s.Said they were to smelly.atb.Catcher

[higgins 75]

Hi higgins best thing i did was get rid of the wooden kennel,s.For bricks and mortar By far easyer to keep clean Kept the kennel,s small so the dogs have to go outside to piss and shit.Can use the hose inside.Should have done it years ago.The other half now feed,s the dogs a thing she would never do with wooden kennel,s.Said they were to smelly.atb.Catcher

Catcher i too have had enough of wooden kennel bousings,impossible to keep clean

and germ/smell free etc;the other reason i've opted for concrete is because i have a family dog here that is very destructive to wood and he has been known to dismantle a few of my kennel and runs with his bare teeth,also this should last longer and be easier to clean,

Higgins

[Catcher 1 639]

Hi higgins best thing i did was get rid of the wooden kennel,s.For bricks and mortar By far easyer to keep clean Kept the kennel,s small so the dogs have to go outside to piss and shit.Can use the hose inside.Should have done it years ago.The other half now feed,s the dogs a thing she would never do with wooden kennel,s.Said they were to smelly.atb.Catcher

Catcher i too have had enough of wooden kennel bousings,impossible to keep clean

and germ/smell free etc;the other reason i've opted for concrete is because i have a family dog here that is very destructive to wood and he has been known to dismantle a few of my kennel and runs with his bare teeth,also this should last longer and be easier to clean,

Higgins

 

 

Had a springer who did the same bud.Little fecker could eat 2 x 2 like a beaver

[mick 7]

Just built a workshop and kennel

Total size 7m x 3m the kennel and runs 3m x 2m

Id stick a picture up but im a bit of a thicko

when it comes to putting picture up

Mick..

[brickie 76]

higgins really you want four inch solid blocks they come in packs of 76 , they are 450mm in length* 225mm in height,100mm wide, if you know a bricklayer i'd get him to do it, it will look better and should go up quicker, are you rendering outside or leaving blockwork and painting it , if your painting you want it pointed mate

[higgins 75]

higgins really you want four inch solid blocks they come in packs of 76 , they are 450mm in length* 225mm in height,100mm wide, if you know a bricklayer i'd get him to do it, it will look better and should go up quicker, are you rendering outside or leaving blockwork and painting it , if your painting you want it pointed mate

Thanks Brickie,if i had extra money i'd have it built,how much do these blocks cost for a pack of 76?Lateley.i've to do everything myself,gone back to the old maxim 'if you want any thing doing ,do it youself',i will take my time building in the meantime i'll do research hbence this post,your advbice has been very good so far thanks

Higgins.

ps.Brickie i'm looking for a long spirit level,how much should i pay for one and what would you reccomend?

Edited June 12, 2010 by higgins

[brickie 76]

not sure about price for blocks mate but you want a 4 foot level, stabila are what we use but they are expensive ,so if i were you i'd get a stanley or draper or one of the cheaper stabila but it wants to be 4 foot, any of these will be fine you'll also need a trowel , lump hammer ,bolster chisel ,tape measure ,string line and a length of 3" * 2" thats straight for using with level think that covers it if you have any questions give me a shout and i'll try and answer them for you