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Above ground pen

Discussion in 'Dog Discussion' started by Holocaust, May 30, 2018.

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  1. Holocaust

    Holocaust Match dog

    Finished up.

    I do plan on putting a different roof on the dog house. one with a 3" overhang on all 3 sides, hinges, and another hasp latch this weekend.
     

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    Holocaust, Jun 27, 2018
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  2. wicked13

    wicked13 CH Dog

    Looks nice I like the henges looks fancy
     
    wicked13, Jun 27, 2018
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  3. Holocaust

    Holocaust Match dog

    Thank you.

    The hinges were fairly cheap. About $9 for the pair. I got them only because they were very heavy duty for what I needed.

    All together I'm about $250 into it. Fencing I picked up for close to free from a buddy and I had the roofing panels laying around.

    If anyone would like to material list/plans I'd be happy to share.
     
    Holocaust, Jun 27, 2018
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  4. Soze the killer

    Soze the killer CH Dog

    very nice.well done!
     
    Soze the killer, Jun 27, 2018
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  5. david63

    david63 CH Dog

    Hay Holocaust I like that flooring That you're using.
     
    david63, Jun 27, 2018
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  6. Holocaust

    Holocaust Match dog

    Thanks a lot of debate went on about trying them. I'm glad we did. I would go with the thicker "DURA-SLAT" ones next time though or add more bracing. I don't think they'll break or anything just the flex in them could "scare" some ppl.
     
    Holocaust, Jun 27, 2018
    #46
  7. david63

    david63 CH Dog

    you made the right choice that flooring looks good.
     
    david63, Jun 27, 2018
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  8. Splash

    Splash Pup

    [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
    2"x2", 2"x4", 4"x4" & Graduated Spacing to keep them young ones in.
    some good panels for the project, here's a link...
    http://stockyardsupply.com/
     
    Splash, Jul 3, 2018
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  9. Splash

    Splash Pup

    Indeed...easy on the feet and joints an I'm sure clean up is a breeze too
     
    Splash, Jul 3, 2018
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  10. treezpitz

    treezpitz CH Dog Staff Member

    Looks nice, man. One change I would personally make is the wire. That chicken wire type stuff can be torn through very easily. Grab some horse panel from TSC when you can and swap it out. Much stronger and safer.
     
    treezpitz, Jul 3, 2018
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  11. Holocaust

    Holocaust Match dog

    We had planned on using goat/horse panels on top of the fencing we used, on this particular one we opted out and are just keeping young pups and easy keepers in it.

    I said the exact same thing though treez. Every time I go to a yard and see just that type of fencing in kennels with real dogs in them I roll my eyes.
     
    Holocaust, Jul 3, 2018
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  12. bamaman

    bamaman GRCH Dog

    I used panels on my pens.Ill try and get a picture later if I remember but had one actually chew through the dam horse panel.
     
    bamaman, Jul 3, 2018
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  13. YellowJohnJocko

    YellowJohnJocko Big Dog

    You wanna sell that dog? =))
     
    YellowJohnJocko, Jul 3, 2018
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  14. bamaman

    bamaman GRCH Dog

    Lol
     
    bamaman, Jul 3, 2018
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  15. pitbulld0gs

    pitbulld0gs Top Dog Staff Member

    I like it, it looks good. Only thing i would of done which is a personal thing is add a side door closer to the house. Maybe the roof comes off though and i can't tell from the pics?
     
    pitbulld0gs, Jul 3, 2018
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  16. mccoypitbulls

    mccoypitbulls Underdog

    Yes. Use green boards(treated)
    Let them age a year then use thompsons.
    One or 2 coats a year and you good.
     
    mccoypitbulls, Jul 3, 2018
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  17. mccoypitbulls

    mccoypitbulls Underdog

    Nice work also..and good thread with good info
     
    mccoypitbulls, Jul 3, 2018
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  18. Holocaust

    Holocaust Match dog


    The roof is hinged to check on pups, etc. So we have a door in the front and a 2'x3' lifting lid in the rear.
     
    Holocaust, Jul 3, 2018
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  19. bamaman

    bamaman GRCH Dog

    Alright Lied ! Lol
     
    bamaman, Jul 7, 2018
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  20. Dirtysailor

    Dirtysailor Pup

    Anyone know how that flooring does with smaller working terrier feet both Jagd and Patt? Debating on my flooring.
     
    Dirtysailor, Jul 12, 2018
    #60
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