found a new kennel flooring

nb11 · Post by **nb11** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 11:42 pm

http://www.swapinc.com/kennel_tuff.htm

looks like the double L stuff with slightly bigger holes.
for those of you who use double L, does the waste fall through well, or do you have "clingers" that you have to scrape off now and then? with the larger holes on this new flooring, there should be less clean up.

I am starting to build a new kennel this weekend and would like to get some opinions on this stuff before I start.

thanks

beaglehandler · Post by **beaglehandler** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 7:22 am

I JUST FINISHED A NEW KENNEL AND USED THIS STUFF. EASY TO USE AND LOOKS GREAT. WON'T BE USED UNTIL PUPS ARRIVE SO CAN'T SAY MUCH MORE ABOUT IT. I STOOD ON IT AFTER INSTALLED IN KENNEL AND IT DID BOW BUT NOT ALOT OF BEAGLES THAT WEIGH 185.

nb11 · Post by **nb11** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 9:30 am

I got information on this stuff.
1.1 inch square holes. (7/8 holes also available) 2 x 4 foot sheets. 3/4 inch thick.
The gridwork has a crowned top to it.
this sounds very similar to Dura pad and Versa pad, just with bigger holes.

I spoke with manufacturer, who will ship direct to consumer, but will charge a $30 pallet-splitting fee if you don't buy a full skid. (I didn't ask the quantity of a skid). Manufacturers price is $8.56/sheet.
He also pointed me to a distributor in Burton, OH. BFG Supply sells the exact same thing, but sells it under a different name: Dura Bench. His price is $9.50/sheet.
I am building one kennel and needed 7-8 sheets. BFG ballparked a shipping price of around $30.

What is your opinion on 1.1 inch holes? enough for ample waste fall through for adult dogs?

mike crabtree · Post by **mike crabtree** » Wed Aug 03, 2005 1:04 pm

I looked at the site.I would be willing to bet this stuff in 7/8 and Versa-Pad are the same. If you get it you better get 1.1. The Versa-Pad stuff is really called Red Rooster poultry flooring.The VP was easy to work with and plenty strong, but 1/3 of the waste dont fall through.The 1.1 would probably work much better.

nb11 · Post by **nb11** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 10:35 pm

Beaglehandler: when you built your floor for your kennel, how well did you support the plastic flooring? The manufacturer recommends supporting the floor where the sections overlap along the 2' side, but also suggests supports every 24".
seems a bit much to me for a few small beagles, but then again I don't have the stuff in front of me to see how it fastens together along the 4 ft side. how sturdy is it on the interlocking side?
If I made a kennel floor and only supported the panels along the 4' sides, would it hold beagles?
overall, are you happy with the product?
thanks
Nick

ED · Post by ED » Tue Aug 09, 2005 7:22 am

just finished a above ground pen and i used vinyl lattice you can get this from lowes or home depot and it works well just put your floor joist 12 in apart it only cost 22.00 a sheet 4*8 with 1 inch holes

thanks ed

nb11 · Post by **nb11** » Tue Aug 09, 2005 4:33 pm

I ordered kennel-tuff for my new kennel yesterday. It was delivered today.
I looked at the plastic lattice from Lowes/Home Depot. I have no doubt that it will last. I also believe that it will be easy to hose off. The reason I steered clear of it was that there is more "lattice" than there is "holes". In other words, there is a whole lot less room for fall through, meaning more poop patrol.
My new kennel is 50% finished. will post photos when done.

ED · Post by ED » Wed Aug 10, 2005 7:37 am

i have not had any problems with the stool falling through it works well and its not as hard on the dogs feet i thought the same thing about the stool but its working fine so far

Redbird · Post by **Redbird** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 1:12 pm

I made the mistake of using the plastic lattice from Home Depot for my flooring. I have found that 1X4's spaced 1.5 inches a part is a great choice.