New enclosure

[Kevo333]

Hey guys, I finally got my door guides in, so I will be putting the new enclosure together now. I was just wondering where is the best location to drill my vent holes, the enclosure is (5'Lx3'Wx2'H). I'm also not sure if I should silicone the inside gaps, I already stained and sealed multiple coats of water based poly- urethane. Thanks
Kevin

[Kevo333]

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[Kevo333]

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Going to ply the front edges and put some corner moulding on too.

[Morrisr]

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Looking good!!! Keep us updated!!

[Kung Fu Joe]

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I'd silicone all the seams Kevin... Why take a chance on a massive urine leak?

If your cage is on an outside wall (and you live in a cold climate) you may want to avoid rear venting and vent the sides of the cage. If not, just put the vents wherever you prefer.

Nice build... Keep us posted.

[Kevo333]

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Thanks for the input, I'm going to silicone the seams, and I live in nj northeast so winters are cold, the side of the enclosure will be against the outside wall so I will vent the back. Pics to come soon so stay tuned

[USMC32]

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Hey Kev, I live in NEPA, so I feel your cold winters. lol. This past winter was brutal. Lakes are just now warming up... Anyways.. My boa room is in my basement on a tiled concrete floor. My usuable enclosure walls are exterior. Unfortunately, only half of the wall is under ground (raised ranch style). I have found the best place for venting is actualy on the front of the enclosure. I seem to maintain more stable temps that way. I get 1/4" acrylic cut right to size pretty cheap online. I just drill and flame polish holes (simple to do) towards the bottom of the acrylic in an eye pleasing pattern.

Enclosure is looking GREAT by the way. Keep us posted!!

[Jrock23]

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Looks good, keep us posted on your progress. I would say vent holes can be in the back.

[Kevo333]

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Slowly but surely coming along, put in tracks and front panels on, next vents and heating. She should be in by the weekend. [emoji3]

[Kevo333]

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Also, going to put corner moulding to clean up the outside edges, I'm not the best wood worker lol.

[Jrock23]

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Looks very nice

[Kevo333]

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Made my vents today using 1/4" router. I'm going to pop the acrylic in tomorrow and she's ready for her new home. [emoji3]

[Kevo333]

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[Princeskeeper]

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[Cusso81]

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Looks good.
Nice fog action