Concret block built kennels advice??

[woodj 33]

Im just starting my new kennals.

 

Im building the kennal block out of solid concrete blocks then going to get some galvanised pannals for the runs.

 

Has anybody got any advice for me before i start building??

Pictures would help aswell, any advice would be very much apprciated.

 

Thanks

[Bootsha 1,306]

Hi mate

 

Why not build the whole set up out of blocks, dividing runs and all, be cheaper than galv runs long term and it'll help tie in the rest of the structure. Thats how mine are built and it suits me fine. One bit of advice, try and find the sewer line and or manhole nearest to the new kennells. At the fron end of your runs ( where your run floors should be graded to) make a channell in the concrete using troughing, run this to your nearest shit pipe/ manhole, tap it straight in, bobs your uncle and fanny's your uncle berts girlfriend !!

 

Save you Shitloads of work longterm (excuse the pun )

 

Hope it helps mate.

[jf1970 328]

i'm also in the process of building block kennels, here's a few pics, i hope there a help to you.

 

 

[Bootsha 1,306]

Nice job, well thought out in advance, will see you right for years mate.

[leec 132]

mine are completely block with galv front door panels tin roof an sleeping benches at the back,

works fine an with it being benches no mess anywhere

[border lad 1,047]

Nice set up, the drainage is very important, and a good water supply, to wash down, and keep the smell of Urine down,

[jf1970 328]

i do agree about the drainage in the run, for me that is a must have

[woodj 33]

BOOTCHA + lEEC - Do you have pics of your kennals??

 

And when they are built out of all block doesnt that make it rather dark in them?? also have you put a roof on the outside run??

 

Thanks

 

JF1970 - Thanks for pics, they look good, but differnt to how i plan to do mine really, im hoping to put about 4/5 pens in a row

[Bootsha 1,306]

Tried to send you a pm mate but i think your inbox may be full.

[Bootsha 1,306]

BOOTCHA + lEEC - Do you have pics of your kennals??

 

And when they are built out of all block doesnt that make it rather dark in them?? also have you put a roof on the outside run??

 

Thanks

 

JF1970 - Thanks for pics, they look good, but differnt to how i plan to do mine really, im hoping to put about 4/5 pens in a row

My kennels are 5 in a row, block all round, drainage to the front and into the septic tank, raised benches in the back inside sleeping quarters, zinc roofing sheets with clear ones every other so not dark at all. But you must have ventilation at the back of runs to allow clean air to enter, circulate and remove the stale air, without causing draughts, theres nothing that'll set a dog back thats recovering from working injuries than a f@ckin draughty kennel, fresh air yes, lots of it, droaughts, No.

My next project is to find some decent working dogs to put in the bloody kennels.lol

[woodj 33]

my inbox is empty.

they sound just like i want my set up.

 

what size are they??

 

PM me if you like

[bullxryno 21]

heres mine mate hope it helps

[Bootsha 1,306]

heres mine mate hope it helps

 

 

Nice set up mate, plenty of fresh air without the draughts, choice of in to sleep or out in the warm weather, I've lived in worst myself !!

[woodj 33]

nice pens bullxryno, similar to what i want, but was going to do mine not as wide but deeper, put a raised bed in the kennal part, with a door on so they then go out to the run

[furgle 14]

nice set ups lads