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Questions regarding a new kennel build
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 9:30 am
by Hotchkiss
I am thinking about building a 2 or 3 dog kennel and have some questions. I am thinking of buying a three sided Kennel Pro Series from the k-9 kennel store. I don't have any questions regarding the dog box side of the kennel, but rather the foundation. It will be built on a site with a slope. I was thinking of putting in 24 to 30 inches of number 2 stone to build it up level and then using kennel store lifted panels for the floor OR just get synthetic timber decking and use it for a floor. In essence it would be built like a deck with 24 to 30 inches of stone under it. I could place the boxes on the uphill side or downhill side. There is a good grade above the kennel location so the area would be "flushed" every time we have a good rain.
Any thoughts on this approach?
Re: Questions regarding a new kennel build
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 10:18 am
by DonF
Whatever you do, box's go on the uphill side. You don't want to drain into them.
Re: Questions regarding a new kennel build
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 10:35 am
by Hotchkiss
I agree. If they went on the downhill side I was
Going to put a trough between kennel and boxes and elevated
Boxes some. I prefer boxes up hill but if most of urin
And poo is at end of the run there will be less gravel and
Lime for it to filter through.
Re: Questions regarding a new kennel build
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 5:37 pm
by Hotchkiss
From the polite lack of response I think everyone is saying go with concrete
Re: Questions regarding a new kennel build
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 7:23 am
by PntrRookie
I agree with the concrete suggestion. Well worth it.
Hotchkiss wrote:II am thinking of buying a three sided Kennel Pro Series from the k-9 kennel store...
Also, if you haven't bought the kennels yet, check out TK Kennels by Dave Terhaar. Great kennels ...built and designed by a gun dog/field trialer. I love mine.
http://www.tkproductsllc.com/ Again, well worth it!
Re: Questions regarding a new kennel build
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 5:33 pm
by Georgia Boy
We went with concrete and the TK Products kennels
Re: Questions regarding a new kennel build
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:50 pm
by Hotchkiss
Georgia Boy wrote:We went with concrete and the TK Products kennels
I searched some threads and saw the TK Kennel the other night and the do look nicer.
Re: Questions regarding a new kennel build
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 10:07 am
by GunDogAdventures
I used a place that sells concrete directly to homeowners for DIY projects for around $145/yd. They let you use their trailer-mounted "spindle" with a deposit. I poured a 10 X 22 pad for less than $350. The cheapest I was quoted was $800. Had to get the help of my lovely wife and my daughter's boyfriend, but it turned out pretty nice.