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Oragami OP t1_j87tuxb wrote

Reply to comment by maciver6969 in How can I build an outdoor dog kennel using supplies from Walmart and Tractor supply by Oragami

I want them to be comfortable in both the very cold (the lowest it was this winter was in the low single digits- even the water in their bowl froze inside- only heater I have is crap), and the very hot- I think I already mentioned triple digits are.common.once summer really starts up?

Had to look up what you meant by cattle fencing- didn't know that was the name for thestuff. About how many feet would you recommend I buy? Depending on the cost, I may just get one roll to start with, expanding when I can afford to

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GolemancerVekk t1_j882kym wrote

Then you will definitely need some insulation too.

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Oragami OP t1_j887er4 wrote

Any suggestions on what to use?

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GolemancerVekk t1_j88b7uc wrote

Ask for insulation material at the store, it's a special material. You can also use pieces of foam, or spray foam. You will of course need to sandwich whatever material you get between solid layers; one layer to the outside but also one on the inside (foam can disintegrate if not protected, and insulation material can cause rashes).

Keep in mind that insulation should go in all the walls as well as the floor and ceiling.

It's also important to raise the dog house off the ground so it's not in direct contact or it will leech heat like crazy. You can put it on anything, bricks, pieces of wood, just make sure it can't fall off when the dogs bounce in and out.

Moisture isolation is also important on the floor side, a layer of tarp would be good. Also some kind of mat or rug wouldn't go amiss on the floor.

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