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 #1725941


Jtmoney528
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Which option would be better?

1. OSB Board with FRP board covering it

2. Plywood with Poly coating to seal it
05/05/08  03:19pm

 #1725952


Lepdford
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   Message To: Jtmoney528   In reference to Message Id: 1725941


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How much money do you have? lol!
05/05/08  03:28pm

 #1725961


Jtmoney528
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   Message To: Lepdford   In reference to Message Id: 1725952


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Forget money which is the better option!

See I already have all of the OSB board because when I bought my house in the barn there was 15 sheets of 8X4 sheets so all I would have to do is buy the FPS board.
05/05/08  03:34pm

 #1725962


Lepdford
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If I had to choose...I would go with option #1!



05/05/08  03:36pm

 #1725967


Jtmoney528
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   Message To: Lepdford   In reference to Message Id: 1725962


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Thanks, any other opinions?

Im leaning towards option 1 too but just wanted to hear more opinions :D
05/05/08  03:39pm

 #1725992


Shiftylarry
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   Message To: Jtmoney528   In reference to Message Id: 1725967


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There’s a two part epoxy used for coating garage floors. It’s available at home depot. That the best choice in my opinion, because you can paint it, but it is much more resistant to scratching than polyurethane. You can find it in the painting department. It comes in 1.5 and 2.5 car garage kits. I’m pretty sure Ben and Justin use it too.

-Chris
05/05/08  04:07pm

 #1725997


Krusty
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   Message To: Jtmoney528   In reference to Message Id: 1725967


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Plywood is sturdier than OSB chip board and will hold up longer. Using FRP and very careful sealing of the edges over plywood would be the better option. I would even hit the plywood with a coat of spar urethane to waterproof it better before gluing the FRP to it if money is not an issue.
05/05/08  04:10pm

 #1726006


Jtmoney528
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   Message To: Krusty   In reference to Message Id: 1725997


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Ok so go with plywood instead of the OSB board?

Time isnt an issue eithier really because I dont even have them yet and they wont be moving into their large cage for another 5 months after I get them as hatchlings. So if buying plywood and coating it with 3 coats will be better than I will do that.

Them = ackies
05/05/08  04:15pm

 #1726036


Jtmoney528
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   Message To: Jtmoney528   In reference to Message Id: 1726006


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Also I wanted something that is going to last a very long time, so the most durable would be the best
05/05/08  04:41pm

 #1726058


Krusty
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   Message To: Jtmoney528   In reference to Message Id: 1726036


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Metals and plastics will last longer than wood, period. I’ve thought about finding the plastic dividers that are used in public crapper stalls (new, not used!) and bolting things like that together. But the expense for these panels is ridiculous.
05/05/08  04:55pm

 #1726065


Jtmoney528
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   Message To: Krusty   In reference to Message Id: 1726058


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So if I could get PVC plastic and make it out of that it would be better? I have a large company in my town that does all kinds of plastic.
05/05/08  05:01pm

 #1726076


Krusty
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   Message To: Jtmoney528   In reference to Message Id: 1726065


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Yeah, ideally that would be 100% waterproof. You would need to reinforce the bottom portion that holds the heavy dirt substrate as plastic will bow out from the load and make your doors stick, but plastic materials in panels is an excellent way to go if they hold up to heat well.
05/05/08  05:05pm

 #1726211


DRZRider
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   Message To: Krusty   In reference to Message Id: 1726076


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I have 4 halves of this with out the metal frame that I am going to link up for another enclosure. Link

The bottom of this enclosure is half of one of these.



Each tank is 4X3X4. I was thinking of connecting two together and supporting the sides with plywood for insulation and door support.

It was just a thought.

Ed



05/05/08  06:46pm

 #1726246


Nermie
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   Message To: DRZRider   In reference to Message Id: 1726211


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talk to mike monitors on here also about useing a live stock feeding trough for the base (galvenized steel or something like that) may be pricy but for long life og a cage bottem i bet it would last.
05/05/08  07:14pm

 #1726309


Mikes Monitors!
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   Message To: Nermie   In reference to Message Id: 1726246


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Pricy?
I bought an 8’ trough for $75 bucks!
That’s the beauty of troughs, you can’t really find anything comparable that will do the same job over long periods of time.
Moist dirt can and does reek havoc on wood covered anything!
Steel or plastic is the best for holding moist dirt.!
Mike
05/05/08  08:25pm

 #1726323


Krusty
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   Message To: Mikes Monitors!   In reference to Message Id: 1726309


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New 8 ft troughs at Tractor Supply Co are $165.00 here by me, but they are very permanent and useful.
05/05/08  08:39pm

 #1726327


Reedie
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   Message To: Krusty   In reference to Message Id: 1726323


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Yeah Mike, where in the heck did you find that? They are $175 here.

-Reed
05/05/08  08:42pm

 #1726330


Peter Gamble
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   Message To: Krusty   In reference to Message Id: 1726323


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Not to hijack the post but where can you buy steel troughs?
05/05/08  08:43pm

 #1726332


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   Message To: Reedie   In reference to Message Id: 1726327


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Oh yeah, and Mike, you’ve inspired me! I just saw those pics of your on the Pro Exotics website, very cool stuff!

-Reed
05/05/08  08:44pm

 #1726333


Krusty
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   Message To: Peter Gamble   In reference to Message Id: 1726330


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I just told you two posts up Peter. I’m in Florida too.
05/05/08  08:44pm

 #1726339


Peter Gamble
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   Message To: Krusty   In reference to Message Id: 1726333


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Sorry we must have posted at the same time! I brought the window up (the comment window) and then opened another tab to google for them so I couldn’t see your post, my bad!
05/05/08  08:47pm

 #1726472


Sidbarvin
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   Message To: Peter Gamble   In reference to Message Id: 1726339


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OSB will work fine so long as you seal it completely from moisture. Any wood, be it plywood or OSB will deteriorate rapidly if it is exposed to the elements within an enclosure. I say use the osb, coat it inside and out with sealant and line the whole inside of the cage with FRP or fiberglass. I’ve seen large fishtanks built from osb coated on the inside with a thick layer of fiberglass.
05/05/08  09:46pm

 #1726889


Jtmoney528
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   Message To: Sidbarvin   In reference to Message Id: 1726472


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Thanks I will build it all seal it inside and outside and then liquid nail FPS board on the inside. So far the frame and a few piece of the OSB board are put up. I really appreciate all the help, thanks again guy. Im trying to give the little guys a good home with the right husbandry.
05/06/08  10:25am


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