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Posted by Troy Arnold on 02-10-2013 05:59 PM:

Kennel Floor?

Any one ever have any trouble using treated lumber for a kennel floor?

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Posted by Whordel on 02-10-2013 08:12 PM:

Re: Kennel Floor?

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Any one ever have any trouble using treated lumber for a kennel floor?

I use decking boards and I believe its alot easier on their feet than concrete.

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Posted by CoonBusterWV on 02-10-2013 08:41 PM:

Re: Re: Kennel Floor?

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Originally posted by Whordel
I use decking boards and I believe its alot easier on their feet than concrete.

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Posted by bluespike on 02-10-2013 08:55 PM:

Re: Re: Kennel Floor?

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Originally posted by Whordel
I use decking boards and I believe its alot easier on their feet than concrete.

Posted by huntforlife on 02-10-2013 08:58 PM:

take a look at trex lumber. no splinters because its made from recycled plastic. not the cheapest materials but lasts along time. if i had above ground kennels thats what i would use.

Posted by NCBLUE on 02-10-2013 11:40 PM:

i have treated deck boards and like them but i want to go with the synthetic deck boards myself.

Posted by Andy Miller on 02-10-2013 11:56 PM:

Re: Kennel Floor?

quote:
Originally posted by tja51horns
Any one ever have any trouble using treated lumber for a kennel floor?

I USE 3/4 IN. TREATED TOUNGE AN GROOVE PLYWOOD ==ITS A DECENT FLOOR==

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Posted by C_Todaro on 02-11-2013 11:35 PM:

to the guys using deck boards. How far apart do you gap the boards if any? I was thinking about pouring a 11X25 concrete pad for 2 kennels. Now i'm wondering what the wooden floor might be like. I would rather use deck boards over plywood. That way if i hose it down the water will drain better. Any issues with splinters? I know if you don't keep up with treated lumber it cracks and splinters.

Posted by bluespike on 02-12-2013 12:00 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by C_Todaro
to the guys using deck boards. How far apart do you gap the boards if any? I was thinking about pouring a 11X25 concrete pad for 2 kennels. Now i'm wondering what the wooden floor might be like. I would rather use deck boards over plywood. That way if i hose it down the water will drain better. Any issues with splinters? I know if you don't keep up with treated lumber it cracks and splinters.

have had mine 5 years no problem with cracks or splinters.Spaced just like a deck,Shovel every day,hose as needed.I bleach mine couple times a year.I would suggest at least 2 feet off the ground for air flow.Mine are that high and I have np with summertime odor.A buddy did his just a cement block high and his will set to smelling in the summer.Only down side to wood that Ive found id toenails need trimmed regular.

Posted by robgregory on 02-12-2013 12:06 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by C_Todaro
to the guys using deck boards. How far apart do you gap the boards if any? I was thinking about pouring a 11X25 concrete pad for 2 kennels. Now i'm wondering what the wooden floor might be like. I would rather use deck boards over plywood. That way if i hose it down the water will drain better. Any issues with splinters? I know if you don't keep up with treated lumber it cracks and splinters.

When you buy the treated wood,it is normally still got moisture in it.Run your deck boards tight.When the wood begins to dry,it will shrink making a gap on it's own.
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Posted by DERICK GOLDMAN on 02-12-2013 12:28 AM:

i spaced mine 1/2 inch apart. works great no splinters and easy to clean

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Posted by Whordel on 02-12-2013 12:58 AM:

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Originally posted by DERICK GOLDMAN
i spaced mine 1/2 inch apart. works great no splinters and easy to clean

I agree the spacing of an 1/2 works the best but up front when you first walk into the kennel I like to get the boards as tight as I can about the first 2 feet so if you happen to drop or spill some dog food you wont loose it all through the wider spacing.

Posted by C_Todaro on 02-12-2013 03:29 AM:

thanks guys.

Posted by dustin15 on 02-12-2013 01:10 PM:

I use 5/4 board and rip it down to one inch then put a one inch gap it works great.

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Posted by USMCDevilDog on 02-12-2013 06:36 PM:

You can find damaged composite decking at your local lumber yard for a good discount. It last much longer and looks better longer than treated lumber. Cleans up really good. I layed a stone bed down and layed treated 4x4 posts on the stone and put the deck boards over the 4x4's. Works great.

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Posted by Jay Bird 76 on 02-12-2013 11:19 PM:

One more piece of advice. If you can find a local saw mill that treats their own wood, its generally a lot better quality than the stuff from Lowes etc. If you use
Lowes wood, put the boards tight cause it shrinks and swells bad. If you get better wood from a local mill, leave an inch cause it doesnt shrink or swell or warp etc. Thats been my experience. Also saved about 2 bucks per decking board at the saw mill.

Posted by silentnight on 02-13-2013 01:44 AM:

probably not the best way to go but i brought home some pallets from work an sorta made my kennel off of them...have had it a few years now and no real problems...except sometimes the dogs step thru the slats but usually learn quick. i figured easy to clean and replace if needed but so far havnt need to replace them...

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Posted by Troy Arnold on 02-13-2013 10:21 PM:

Thanks for all the tips?

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