how i build my enclosures. - Page 5

HetForHuman · 04-14-04, 11:03 AM

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Originally posted by AndrewBobDrew
I really enjoy the design but don't know if you use some sort of waterproofing at the bottom of the enclosure. Does the wood not get stained?

what types of wood can u use for this design?

many thanks

Yep i just use a wood called melamine, so far it has worked good for me..

And once it is altogether, just use some 100% silicone to seal up all the edges on the inside..

scalawag · 04-24-04, 08:55 PM

Great design, HFH. Is that a single strip 12" Fleuorescent that you use in the 36x18x18 ?

HetForHuman · 04-24-04, 10:32 PM

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Originally posted by scalawag
Great design, HFH. Is that a single strip 12" Fleuorescent that you use in the 36x18x18 ?

Yep you betcha...

Mike177 · 04-24-04, 11:44 PM

hey,
i really like your desigen and have build all my new cages just like them in many diffrent sizes, 8X4, 5X2, 4X2, anyway just wanted to say thanx and this has been a really good resorce, i will post some pixs in a new thread

any way thanks,
Mike

HetForHuman · 04-25-04, 12:16 AM

no problem man, glad i could be of some help....

Samba · 04-26-04, 01:35 PM

Beautiful looking cage... I'd like to build one on a larger scale for my Burm, but Melamine is a little heavy for me (I am partially disabled). Is there a wood that isn't so heavy, yet attractive and durable for my Burm? Also, I too, use human heat pads bought at Wal-Mart (on sale 4.99) for my bandula and he loves it. I place it directly inside the cage (that he's in now, temporarily) and cover heavily with Lizard Litter. Thanks, I look forward to your response!

Icefire · 04-27-04, 07:24 PM

Hi Samba. Wood is wood... heavy. Balsa is VERY light but fragile and porous. melamine is the best way to go. it's available from 1/4 to 1 1/2inch. normaly it's 5/8inch. and it's pretty heavy.

you should ask help and build one in melamine. Plywood is lighter but not water resistant.you need to coat it with fiberglass resine/epoxy.

FoShizzleDizzle · 04-27-04, 09:26 PM

considering the size of a burm cage... Even if you went with a light weight plywood, after staining and sealing with epoxy for max protection or some other, you're still looking at a heavy cage.

Samba · 04-28-04, 10:46 AM

I understand that, but minimizing it is an important factor.... I'm concerned about HOW I'm going to build it... I may hire someone to build, design and locate it. I'm just not sure who I would turn to or how much it would cost (I will pay for materials...) any ideas? Thanks again!

FoShizzleDizzle · 04-29-04, 12:04 AM

Give this a try. If you want other ideas... I have a lot more web addresses of people who build these things for anybody. I like this site though... www.reptimart.com
They have actions and classifieds. Cheep too.

FoShizzleDizzle · 04-29-04, 10:15 PM

Can you get melamine in black or any other colors then white?

FoShizzleDizzle · 04-29-04, 10:19 PM

and if so, where? Lowes, Home Depot, etc...?

HetForHuman · 04-30-04, 12:03 AM

yep it comes in black, white, and a couple others i think.

And home depot and those others should have it, if not they should be able to order it

FoShizzleDizzle · 04-30-04, 12:24 AM

Thanks Het. I'll look around for it tomorrow.

Samba · 04-30-04, 12:38 PM

Thank you... I looked around the site, but only briefly. I did post an ad so I hope I will find help there! Thanks again!