04fox8 168 Posted April 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 you generally get what you pay for. you could spit through some of the cheeper ones. Very True. I'll take another look at the stockboard stuff when I get myself a spare minute or so too. Quote Link to post
skycat 6,173 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Which direction your kennel will face depends on the prevailing wind. It's a good idea to study the area for a few weeks. For example, our prevailing wind comes from the west, but this isn't the coldest wind: that comes from the east, so our kennels have their backs to the east: this way they also get a fair amount of sun during the afternoon as well. I would only put kennels facing south if the area is not a sun trap: can get very hot in the summer in our yard, even with west facing kennels, so dogs need shade during the hottest part of the day. In very hot weather we hang those split bamboo blinds from the front of the kennel roof, unrolled to about a metre off the ground: this provides shade during really hot midsummer days. Quote Link to post
Phil Lloyd 10,738 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 (edited) Sound nice,....I can't wait for a few of those hot midsummer days Edited April 20, 2013 by CHALKWARREN Quote Link to post
Northlatch Gundogs 0 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Hello, Ross Robertson here, give me a call at shop on 01356 626307 and we can discuss further, or you can come see me in the shop, we are open 8-4pm today Cheers Ross Robertson Quote Link to post
04fox8 168 Posted April 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Which direction your kennel will face depends on the prevailing wind. It's a good idea to study the area for a few weeks. For example, our prevailing wind comes from the west, but this isn't the coldest wind: that comes from the east, so our kennels have their backs to the east: this way they also get a fair amount of sun during the afternoon as well. I would only put kennels facing south if the area is not a sun trap: can get very hot in the summer in our yard, even with west facing kennels, so dogs need shade during the hottest part of the day. In very hot weather we hang those split bamboo blinds from the front of the kennel roof, unrolled to about a metre off the ground: this provides shade during really hot midsummer days. Fair Points. We seem to have wind come from every direction.....always! Sunny Days are less of a common concern! I have no idea about the actual construction of the kennel etc, but I know what I want it to look like and ideally have it built from blocks. Any advice on how it should be / if it should be lined inside would be much appreciated. ie- would a wooden 'box' inside suit, should I line it in timber top to toe, kingspan, or just plaster it??? Cheers folks, Please excuse my ignorance, but I just want to get it right and do it once! Quote Link to post
themightybuck 9 Posted April 20, 2013 Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Hello, Ross Robertson here, give me a call at shop on 01356 626307 and we can discuss further, or you can come see me in the shop, we are open 8-4pm today Cheers Ross Robertson Ah you see Ross I am always looking after you!TH Quote Link to post
04fox8 168 Posted April 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2013 Hello, Ross Robertson here, give me a call at shop on 01356 626307 and we can discuss further, or you can come see me in the shop, we are open 8-4pm today Cheers Ross Robertson Thanks for contact details, Could have a problem getting there Today........I'm in Africa! I'll give you a shout when I get home tho. Quote Link to post
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