Hey y’all, thank you so much for all the comments and interaction the last few years on this video! We are moving and taking the kennel with us so stay tuned for a major update. We will reveal all the things we did right and all the things we would definitely do differently!
Ive got that same pet safe door on my Shed I turned into an office. The covers are pains. I don't recommend them, especially in your situation. I'd put a draw string style door
I like it. We have 11 deer dogs. Gonna be doing a center block kennel similar to this. Our dog doors will be able tolock from oitside so we can let them out when we want to. And do cleaning etc. This is nice though. I like the fact my neighbors wont be bothered when I feed them. Cause they get to barking and get loud.
We used Rock Solid on the floor. We have a separate video on the floor process. We would look for something else if we did it again just because of the cost of Rock Solid plus it stains really bad. No drainage on the outside other than having the concrete sloped away from the kennel. Thanks for watching!
Looks awesome, I built myself one too for my dogs but I’m debating if I should do a concrete slab for the runway or maybe I should do turf.. how do your dogs like concrete and where do they go to the bathroom?
Thanks! We put some straw down on the far end of the concrete runs and they use that for the most part. We keep them cleaned out as much as possible and power wash it occasionally.
We used conduit straps attached to the side of the barn. This works good for small dogs like we have in there but bigger dogs might be able to slide the kennels around.
I’m starting a similar project. Going with boxes inside vs stalls and a shelter over the runs to keep them dry. The heating is what has me wondering for a 12’x48’ all weather shed. I was thinking a 3 to 5,000 watt would be more than enough. Are you on a septic? Nice work.
The paneling on the wall, did you put up drywall then lay this over it or just put this board up on its own. Curious where it’s usually very thin if it’ll hold up or not Great looking kennel. We have a 12x32 as well and it’s a work in progress. Love the drain idea. Will be stealing that along with the tin roof on the inside
To have just the building built with company we bought a storage building from with the same square footage which doesn’t include doing all the work inside would equal $10,879 just for the building. But not bad considering $28 per square foot.
Hello fellow Corso owner! I raised Corsos for 20 years my old girl is in the video! We used a couple different kinds of insulation. That foam board is amazing tho. Whatever open spots we filled in with spray foam. 5,000 BTU ac set on 5 keeps it cool and a small infrared heater heats it! The ceiling fan help a lot too 😀
How is that retriever brand fencing run from tractor supply holding up? Saw many people saying it only last around 2 years before it rusts out just from the rain and throw in some male dog urin. It looks good though.
Did the company offer a leveling service or put the blocks under it for extra? I ordered a building through a similar place near me and would like it lifted like yours.
Hi Shane, thanks for watching! We have around $17,000 in the kennel. If we had the time we could have saved money by doing more of the work ourselves, but we also saved a lot of money by accumulating the materials like the foam insulation Gail found on facebook marketplace.
So many questions, How thick was your cement slab? What are you going to use to heat it in the winter months? And do you have an estimated price cost for the whole build?
6” thick sloped concrete, it is well insulated and 1 oil heater or small infrared works great! All the materials were bought on sale , with rebates, insulation was bought off FB marketplace for $4 a sheet, building is not on payments so definitely buying outright, bought all materials so no mark up from builder, kennels on sale also use the 15% off coupon… saved at least half doing most ourselves
@@gailakard6267 thanks. I just started mine. Unfortunately I half to wait for spring/summer to do my concrete now. I plan on working on the inside this winter. I am using your build as a guide!! I plan on having a second one made right after for a shelter for stray dogs I can take care of and find good homes. Thanks so much!
Yea the bottoms rust out on them ...I’ve since had to use galvanized square tubing an build my own ...nothing store bought seems to last with everyday use /cleaning
We have 8 retriever kennels that are covered, and they are not gonna last. I’ve had a door rust off the hinges within 2 years, and they’re out of the elements. It sucks, looking for alternatives for when we move to a new location!
What about the FRP? I have seen pvc panels used by the company who builds complete kennels like this. Do you think the frp is going to work as well as pvc wall panels?
Hey boss man how much did this set up cost you if you don’t mind me asking I wanna do something very similar maybe a little smaller I have French Bulldogs and English Bulldogs
Sorry for the late reply! It's been almost 5 years and has held up really well, even with being moved last year. I thought the Rocksolid on the floors was a mistake at first because it stained pretty easily but it's still protecting the wood to this day and actually doesn't look that bad. We did have to replace the Retriever brand kennels because of rust. We went with Master Paws from Menards and they seem to be holding up better. It's being used nonstop and hopefully will for years to come!
