An insulated and wipe-clean dog kennel block with insulated side room delivered to Cambridge.
We were contacted by J in Cambridge to build a five bay dog kennel block with runs. J also wanted an insulated side room to use for whelping when her dogs had litters.
The side room had phenolic coated flooring and PVC
lined insulation. The room is an ideal space for adding whelping boxes.
The whole kennel structure had an Onduline roof which provides extra protection from the elements.
110% would recommend. They full filled my order exactly how I wanted it. Top quality and excellent service the guys done a great job putting it together to – Jenna
The dog kennel sleeping areas had PVC lined insulation and phenolic coated, wipe-clean flooring to allow easy maintenance. The insulation provides warmth in winter and also keeps the kennels cooler in summer. To the outside of the sleeping areas, we added sliding hatches that can be closed to keep the dogs either in the sleep or the dog run. We also provided our popular dog whelping hatches which are free of charge when ordered alongside our standard height
hatches.
The dog runs featured our standard galvanised bar dog run panels. The bars have 5cm gaps between, and are the preferred choice for many of our customers.
Custom Built Falconry Mews for Housing Birds of Prey
Based on our Chapman aviary, this bespoke falconry mews had a security entrance and large birdhouse. Our customer wanted a secure mews for their bird of prey, but they didn’t want any mesh on the building. With this in mind, we swapped the mesh front for galvanised bars which is considered by many falconers to be safer for birds of prey.
The aviary needed to be fit for purpose – safe, easy to clean and usable. The security entrance provided a two-door entry to prevent the bird from escaping, and we lined it with wipe-clean PVC. The entrance also had a phenolic coated floor, which is hard-wearing and easy to clean with disinfectant. As well as security, the entrance area also provided space to store feed, tethers and other raptor essentials.
The large flight area had no flooring to allow our customer to add gravel after installation. To keep the aviary cool in summer and warm in winter, we insulated the entire structure. We lined the insulation with white PVC, therefore creating a space that is wipable and easy to clean.
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A custom sized single dog kennel and run with bespoke layout, delivered and fitted to Bristol.
Single Dog Kennel With Extended Front Run
This large single dog kennel and run was based on our Sandon kennel range. The kennel had an apex roof which covered the kennel sleeping area and half of the dog run. The dog run also extended out to the front providing ample space for our customer’s two dogs to play and stretch.
The kennel itself measured 8ft x 5ft and was upgraded to have wipe clean flooring and PVC lined insulation. We added a sliding hatch to the dog pop hole as well as a see-through draught screen. Our customer wanted to make sure that the kennel was as comfortable as possible for their new dogs, and we made sure that the kennel was safe and provided plenty of shelter from the elements.
The dog run measured 8ft by 10ft6 in total, having 4ft of it covered by the roof. The open dog run allowed the dogs to have plenty of light for sunbathing, and the kennel overlooked our customer’s beautiful garden. The dogs were very lucky to have so many external sights and sounds to keep them entertained during the day.
To complement the kennel, our customer also ordered two of our heavy duty raised sleeping benches. Raised from the ground on plastic feet, the benches are kept away from sitting water and cold floor, providing a dry day bed for dog snoozes.
Finally, we finished the kennel with our Onduline roofing upgrade. The corrugated bitumen is ideal for wooden buildings sitting under trees. Felt can be damaged by leaves falling and rotting on the roof, so the Onduline helps to extend the lifespan of the dog kennel.
If you have a bespoke project in mind, please do get in touch. We can help with ideas and are happy to talk through different designs with you.
Dog kennel with a large side dog run and storage shed
Our customer sent in a floorplan of a bespoke kennel layout based on our Sandon Double Kennel. She wanted rear kennel sleeping area and large side dog run as well as a combined storage shed. We insulated the dog kennel and lined with white PVC, and our customer also upgraded the flooring to be wipe clean. The PVC lining and phenolic coated flooring is easy to clean and disinfect, therefore providing an anti-bacterial surface. The kennel had access to the large dog run which had a total area of over 52 square feet. The storage shed replaced what would normally have been the second dog run. We built the shed from tanalised tongue and groove cladding and made sure that the door didn’t catch on a low wall in the garden.
Dog Kennel Upgrades
As well as lining the kennel with PVC insulation, we also added a wipe clean shelf. The raised platform provided extra space for a second dog bed, and our customer sent in a photo of her dogs enjoying their bunk beds!
After an initial consultation, we drew up plans with our customer to design a kennel block system to suit their requirements. Firstly, they wanted three dog kennels with runs. They also required two side sheds: one tongue and groove, the other wipe clean and insulated.
Dog Cabins
Rather than a full-height kennel, our customer requested our cabin-style sleeping boxes. Having a wipe-clean lid and being removable for easy cleaning, the top of the sleeping box also provides a raised bed for the dogs to jump up to during the day. We added aluminium anti-chew strips to the pop holes (dog’s entrance to the sleeping box). The anti-chew strips prevent damage from the dog and also extend the life of the kennel. Furthermore, we don’t use any handles or similar on the lids. This means that there is nothing for the dog to catch on when jumping up or down.
The dog kennel sleeping boxes had PVC lined insulation, wipe clean flooring and side-sliding hatches.
Kennel Dog Runs
For the dog runs, we used 5cm gap bar galvanised dog run panels. The bars let the dogs see each other while being kennelled, and they allow plenty of fresh air to circulate throughout the dog runs. Furthermore, the bar dog run panels also prevent dogs from being able to climb up, and the central support bar provides extra strength in the panel.
Kennel Side Room
To the right of the kennel, we added a fully insulated and wipe clean side room. Running the full depth of the kennel and run, it measured 5ft wide by 10ft 6 inches deep and provided over 50 square foot of space. We filled the internal walls with polystyrene board and then fixed white PVC sheets over the top. In addition, the flooring was upgraded to have a phenolic coating which provides an anti-bacterial and wipeable floor. We also added two side windows which were glazed with 4mm thick toughened glass.
Side storage shed
To the opposite end of the kennel block was an additional storage shed. Having a fully clad roof, walls and floor, the shed offers additional storage space for dog feed, leads or garden equipment. This shed also had two glazed windows where we again added the 4mm toughened glass.
The entire structure was finished off with our Onduline roofing upgrade. The corrugated bitumen has a longer lifespan than felt and is the perfect addition for kennels situated in windy or open locations. The kennel was based on our Sterling Multi-Bay Dog Kennel Block.
