Guest Catcher Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 you say your timber kennels last approx 4 years?, build new ones using tanalised(green) timber, you might have to order the t&g but it will last forever, make them in sections and bolt the corners with galvanised coach bolts (screw fix) so you can take down or alter if req, when you erect them make sure you pack them up off the ground a little (stops the dampness ), (roof , just get metal box section cut to size, put a fall on the back and make sure it over hangs so the rainwater runs away , usually into guttering and away from the pen), i always run a light in for the wintertime and always put a bench in with a solid panel behind (keeps the wind off) easy to build, use only galvanised nails /staples , and the same goes for the mesh, might have been able to help if you were closer, Thank,s for the advice mate.mind made up.brick block metal.atb catcher Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 30,217 Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 [quote name='Catcher' date='Apr 6 2009, 08:01 PM' post='993635' Thank,s for the advice mate.mind made up.brick block metal.atb catcher Yeah,best way to go mate.......dont know how many runs your doing but if you got the background as well it certainly wont cost you a grand... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Attack Fell Terrier 864 Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 heres some of myn Blimey, you didn't cut any corners putting them together did you mate. Top notch they are man! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k9delboy 138 Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 [attac hment=75980:mini_my_kennel.jpg] Built my kennels with the help of my son and cost about eight hundred quid. Have automatic water drinkers and polystyrene filled beds with concrete on top to keep warm in winter and cool in summer, similar to bottle beds for foxhounds. Done the electrics as well with low wattage bulbs and radio plays all day to keep dogs happy. www.scottishterrierracingteam.co.uk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
N E poacher 4 Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 good kennals there mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Catcher Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 [attachment=75980:mini_my_kennel.jpg] Built my kennels with the help of my son and cost about eight hundred quid. Have automatic water drinkers and polystyrene filled beds with concrete on top to keep warm in winter and cool in summer, similar to bottle beds for foxhounds. Done the electrics as well with low wattage bulbs and radio plays all day to keep dogs happy. www.scottishterrierracingteam.co.uk You and your son did a great job.That,s given me some good idear,s.atb.catcher. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GameBirdMeg 21 Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 This is the kennel system I liked...Made by Reeves Kennels but was like 2K + VAT. Found a fella on ebay up north who made the kennel bit almost exactly the same...but only was like 400-500 quid and the iron work come from Manley Engineering (norfolk) and was about £500. That arrangement could be done in bricks though... Its good cos we can open the doors in the day time to let air circulate. Will put a pic up later of ours Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Catcher Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 This is the kennel system I liked...Made by Reeves Kennels but was like 2K + VAT. Found a fella on ebay up north who made the kennel bit almost exactly the same...but only was like 400-500 quid and the iron work come from Manley Engineering (norfolk) and was about £500. That arrangement could be done in bricks though... Its good cos we can open the doors in the day time to let air circulate. Will put a pic up later of ours Nice kennel,s mate thank,s .Getting some good idear,s.atb .catcher. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Catcher Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 Hi can any one tell me the true price of a pallet of Beeze block.Been geting a lot of differant quote,s.atb catcher.Got the pen sorted out hoping for delivery next,s week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k9delboy 138 Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 (edited) Hindsight says that i should have run my drain along the outside of my kennels. I put mines runnin from kennel to kennel to kennel in the centre of the run. Problem with doing this is that if one dog takes ill, the illness will pass through each run where as with the drain outside this is prevented. Also made the drinkers and the block walls high enough so that the Terriers cant piss in the dishes or on the metal work. Only wood i used was on the roof but this is covered with Tylex, felt and then Tiled so should last for years. Also bag rubbed the block inside before painting it. Always use good masonary paint as cheap stuff will wash off and never, ever paint your floor as dogs nails will lift it no matter how good it is. Hope this helps a bit buddy, Delboy. Edited April 12, 2009 by k9delboy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chancer 23 Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 some nice set ups there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Catcher Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 you say your timber kennels last approx 4 years?, build new ones using tanalised(green) timber, you might have to order the t&g but it will last forever, make them in sections and bolt the corners with galvanised coach bolts (screw fix) so you can take down or alter if req, when you erect them make sure you pack them up off the ground a little (stops the dampness ), (roof , just get metal box section cut to size, put a fall on the back and make sure it over hangs so the rainwater runs away , usually into guttering and away from the pen), i always run a light in for the wintertime and always put a bench in with a solid panel behind (keeps the wind off) easy to build, use only galvanised nails /staples , and the same goes for the mesh, might have been able to help if you were closer, Hi mate no disrepect. I know how to build wooden kennel,s and have done so for about twenty or more year,s.Just moveing on with the time,s.Plus metal brick are far more easyer to clean out.atb catcher Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Catcher Posted April 12, 2009 Report Share Posted April 12, 2009 [attachment=75980:mini_my_kennel.jpg] Built my kennels with the help of my son and cost about eight hundred quid. Have automatic water drinkers and polystyrene filled beds with concrete on top to keep warm in winter and cool in summer, similar to bottle beds for foxhounds. Done the electrics as well with low wattage bulbs and radio plays all day to keep dogs happy. www.scottishterrierracingteam.co.uk Cracking set you got there bud atb KEANO Must agree Kaeno. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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