louis682 Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I've built a concrete base of just over 3m x 2.5m in the garden and ordered the appropriate galvanised mesh panels. Next step when the panels arrive is to crack on with roofing. When this is complete im going to order a decent kennel to go inside the structure. A few questions? What is the ideal insulated kennel i can buy? or is best to go with option of building one out of breeze blocks? I have no electrical point in the garden for a heater is this a necessary requirement? Would be great if anyone could take some pics of their kennels and some points of requirements. Thanks Louis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 I've built a concrete base of just over 3m x 2.5m in the garden and ordered the appropriate galvanised mesh panels. Next step when the panels arrive is to crack on with roofing. When this is complete im going to order a decent kennel to go inside the structure. A few questions? What is the ideal insulated kennel i can buy? or is best to go with option of building one out of breeze blocks? I have no electrical point in the garden for a heater is this a necessary requirement? Would be great if anyone could take some pics of their kennels and some points of requirements. Thanks Louis Breeze blocks would be a good idea buddy good at insulating plus you could make it so that there should be little draft coming in i thing thats the trouble with the small type boxes, i have a heat lamp in my kennel as i come home from the marsh in subzero temps and dont think its fair on the dogs to leave them out there with no warmth i take them in the house first dry them properly give them something to eat then put them out there...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louis682 Posted August 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Breeze blocks would be a good idea buddy good at insulating plus you could make it so that there should be little draft coming in i thing thats the trouble with the small type boxes, i have a heat lamp in my kennel as i come home from the marsh in subzero temps and dont think its fair on the dogs to leave them out there with no warmth i take them in the house first dry them properly give them something to eat then put them out there...... Thanks Tigger. Ok looks like ill get a sparky in at some point then, never built anything from breeze blocks before but i'll give it a go and do some swatting up how hard can it be :unsure: however my concern was that the dogs sleeping area was going to at waist level (ie fairly low) is a lamp still ok to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Thanks Tigger. Ok looks like ill get a sparky in at some point then, never built anything from breeze blocks before but i'll give it a go and do some swatting up how hard can it be :unsure: however my concern was that the dogs sleeping area was going to at waist level (ie fairly low) is a lamp still ok to use? Should be fine buddy most people say dogs are ok outside in a kennel aslong as they are out of a draft and no doubt thats true but when you dog has been working all day in freezing conditions only fair to make him/her comfortable hey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitfreshairagain Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Should be fine buddy most people say dogs are ok outside in a kennel aslong as they are out of a draft and no doubt thats true but when you dog has been working all day in freezing conditions only fair to make him/her comfortable hey I built mine out of blockwork and then batternd out the inside and insulated the walls with 100mm celotex including the roof.I put 150mm celotex on the floor and plyd all the walls cieling and floor.I fitted a dog flap to the front so there are no draughts and just remove the flap in the summer months.Remember that the better the insulation the cooler it is in the summer too. Good luck Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 You can buy a sealed bar type heater for the kennel instead of a heat lamp. I have just ordered a kennel with one in. Fitted with a guard was only £35. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) You can buy a sealed bar type heater for the kennel instead of a heat lamp. I have just ordered a kennel with one in. Fitted with a guard was only £35. Harry Do you think there is much of an advantage over a heatlamp? I cant really picture one to be honest if there is i may get one? Might be worth a look if its better ill get them one simple as that do you mean this sort of thing http://www.netpetshop.co.uk/p-34379-cattery-and-kennel-electric-heaters.aspx?CAWELAID=751072778........... Edited August 31, 2011 by tigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Advantage is they can't break it, smash the bulb or chew the flex if you fit it properly. You don't need to suspend it from anything so the kennel box can be smaller and warmer. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Advantage is they can't break it, smash the bulb or chew the flex if you fit it properly. You don't need to suspend it from anything so the kennel box can be smaller and warmer. Harry makes sense buddy....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitfreshairagain Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Hi again..The heater Harry is refering to is a frost protection type heater and will raise the temp in a well insulated kennel.You can also buy a grill purposley made to fit over the heater and they are available at most trade electrial outlets ie T.L.C or city electrical.you can also wire one up via a thermostat so it will come on when the temp drops below a certain desired level.Have a look at the link. All the best Lee http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Heating_Index/Tubular_Heaters/index.html#Philips_Tubular_Heaters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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