killemall 1 Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Well lads and lassies im building new kennels iv got a space of 16ft width and 6ft long so i thought id break it down into 3 blocks of 5.3ft width and 6 ft long or maybe into 4 blocks the width would be 4ft and length the same 6ft.. there will just be a built in bench... It will be made out of wood as it keeps the heat better and it will be only be there for at most 3 years or would i be better off with blocks? Right down to the nity grity it will have a concerete base half a foot deep so i reckon 10 bags of cement and a 1 ton of gravel should cover it!?? will have an intergrated drain system hooked to the houses shore. Then im going to felt the roof ... anyone built anything like this if so be greatful of some pics or just your kennels in general show us your kennels.??? And if your thinking jesus i thought he would have kennels no didnt have them here used keep the dogs in a buddys kennels but we have parted since last season so its time to get cracking and build me own.. Terrier man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SEAN3513 7 Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Well lads and lassies im building new kennels iv got a space of 16ft width and 6ft long so i thought id break it down into 3 blocks of 5.3ft width and 6 ft long or maybe into 4 blocks the width would be 4ft and length the same 6ft.. there will just be a built in bench... It will be made out of wood as it keeps the heat better and it will be only be there for at most 3 years or would i be better off with blocks? Right down to the nity grity it will have a concerete base half a foot deep so i reckon 10 bags of cement and a 1 ton of gravel should cover it!?? will have an intergrated drain system hooked to the houses shore. Then im going to felt the roof ... anyone built anything like this if so be greatful of some pics or just your kennels in general show us your kennels.??? And if your thinking jesus i thought he would have kennels no didnt have them here used keep the dogs in a buddys kennels but we have parted since last season so its time to get cracking and build me own.. Terrier man just check your concrete mix TM..............that seem a bit strong!!! try and use 3/4" limestone chippings (with dust) and cement at approx 4-1. if you use chippings with dust you won't need any sand and you'll finish up with a stronger floor. why only 3 years?????...........perhaps if you used blocks it could be converted into somthing else in the future?? cheeers sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
killemall 1 Posted June 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Nice one sean that aint a bad idea about the blocks well only 3 years because i wont be living here any longer ya know ! i was going to use sand but was told it cracks after a bit .... Thanks again Terrier man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pikey Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 THE ONLY ADVISE I WILL GIVE YOU WOULD BE TO GET THE CONCRETE DELIVERED COST ABOUT €200 TO €250 YOU WILL NEED ABOUT A METER AND A HALF. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leepy1 0 Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 mate you cant put a concrete floor down without any sand init at all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
killemall 1 Posted June 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 THE ONLY ADVISE I WILL GIVE YOU WOULD BE TO GET THE CONCRETE DELIVERED COST ABOUT €200 TO €250 YOU WILL NEED ABOUT A METER AND A HALF. Nice one p***y bud but the only thing is its in an estate so theres no way i can get it throug the house ya know ..... ya leepy i know that it will be mixed in with the gravel. thanks lads Terrier man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LDR 29 Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 ask IanB about lugging stuff through your house for kennels!!! in fact ask millet he'll have a better idea...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fish 148 Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Well lads and lassies im building new kennels iv got a space of 16ft width and 6ft long so i thought id break it down into 3 blocks of 5.3ft width and 6 ft long or maybe into 4 blocks the width would be 4ft and length the same 6ft.. there will just be a built in bench... It will be made out of wood as it keeps the heat better and it will be only be there for at most 3 years or would i be better off with blocks? Right down to the nity grity it will have a concerete base half a foot deep so i reckon 10 bags of cement and a 1 ton of gravel should cover it!?? will have an intergrated drain system hooked to the houses shore. Then im going to felt the roof ... anyone built anything like this if so be greatful of some pics or just your kennels in general show us your kennels.??? And if your thinking jesus i thought he would have kennels no didnt have them here used keep the dogs in a buddys kennels but we have parted since last season so its time to get cracking and build me own.. Terrier man http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u203/1f...24house0014.jpghttp://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u203/1f...ehaybely077.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u203/1f...ehaybely085.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u203/1f...24house0016.jpg http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u203/1f...24house0013.jpg there you go bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 If you don't use sand, there's every likelihood of it cracking. You want to be mixing your concrete at something like 6 chippings to 1 cement & 1 sand. I've done my fair share of concreting! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
killemall 1 Posted June 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Jesus christ fish thats just showing off top looking kennels it would be a shame to throw my mutts in there and i dont think i could have it open that much as my neighbours ar nosy b*****ds and im sure there f**king antis but anyway thats a nice set up......Thanks for the look p***y is that delivery from the likes of readymix?? and im sure they have a pipe they can run through the house right from the truck to the area to be cemented..? Thanks lads Terrier man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamp+battery 98 Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 here is my run i built atb lb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Jesus christ fish thats just showing off top looking kennels it would be a shame to throw my mutts in there and i dont think i could have it open that much as my neighbours ar nosy b*****ds and im sure there f**king antis but anyway thats a nice set up......Thanks for the look p***y is that delivery from the likes of readymix?? and im sure they have a pipe they can run through the house right from the truck to the area to be cemented..? Thanks lads Terrier man Most concrete firms have a pump that will get the concrete where it's needed. You'd be surprised at how far they can get it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
killemall 1 Posted June 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Jesus christ fish thats just showing off top looking kennels it would be a shame to throw my mutts in there and i dont think i could have it open that much as my neighbours ar nosy b*****ds and im sure there f**king antis but anyway thats a nice set up......Thanks for the look p***y is that delivery from the likes of readymix?? and im sure they have a pipe they can run through the house right from the truck to the area to be cemented..? Thanks lads Terrier man Most concrete firms have a pump that will get the concrete where it's needed. You'd be surprised at how far they can get it. Thanks lamp and battery how longs that up what wood ya using? ya malten bud but id say they will charge sh*t load for that service! Terrier man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LDR 29 Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Fish how much did that cost you to do?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamp+battery 98 Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 it is 8x6 run with a 6x4 shed as a kennel. i used 3x2 timber for the frame and 1" ply for the roof atb lb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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