Deputy Dog 28 Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 Sorry if in wrong section. Needing some draught sheet for kennels and huthes. Plastic/rubber, heavy enough to stay in place and flexible enough for dogs to pass through once split. Ideally clear, but doesn't matter. Got last stuff from building site? Any ideas please. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 i use Hessian sacks but that's because i get them for free Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,174 Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 Like this? http://www.ipsluk.co.uk/strip_curtains/partrolls.cfm 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
collieman 45 Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252 {\fonttbl} {\colortbl;\red255\green255\blue255;} } Quote Link to post Share on other sites
collieman 45 Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 I've refrained from posting about this matter until the legal issues were resolved. Now they have been, to my satisfaction, I feel free to go public. Around Christmas last year I purchased a "flat pack" triple dog kennel from a well known UK manufacturer. The pop holes into the three doghouses were covered by overlapping strips of flexible PVC curtaining. Some may be familiar with similar stuff used as factory and warehouse bash doors. My YLM "Ross" not only ripped them apart, but swallowed the shredded remains. He was found in the morning bleeding from his anus and vomiting. After some speedy and excellent work by my Vets, Trefaldwyn Veterinary Centrehe was cut open and around 6 ounces of the stuff removed. He survived but a good section of my bank balance didn't. On the last day of the 2006-7 season he was back doing some gentle work. All doggie folks should be aware of the changes in the physical properties of PVC brought about by gastric action. What was once a flexible translucent blue material becomes brown, hard, sharp and brittle. Without much effort you can cut yourself with it; I tried and I did. As a one time industrial chemist I wasn't surprised; the layman certainly would be. Here is a pic of "Ross"s tummy contents with a foot rule for comparison. Avoid this stuff like the plague. Regards Eugene Was going to buy some strips for my kennels till I read the above ,think I will stick to the thick swinging Rubber matting I already use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,174 Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Useful to know that collieman. However, if you are sure that a dog won't actually eat the plastic you'd be safe enough, and it does let in light into the kennel, unlike carpet or matting. Or can you get transparent rubber matting? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deputy Dog 28 Posted August 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Cheers skycat, that's a good as damn it love. Ordered some through, just the job. Sorry to hear collieman, I'm thinking my sighthounds are too lazy to bother with chewing. Will bear that in mind with my future plans though pal. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeemes 4,509 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Good warning that Collieman..Its not worth the risk if thats what it can do. Dogs dont need or desire light in there quarters. Its us who need the lights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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