Insulating Dog Kennel

[vfr400boy 3,647]

My dog kennel is made out of 1inch ply and is under a roof ( will try get pics up later ) any way I have got some 2inch insulton boreds , wud you just put the boreds on the in side of the box then line with 3mm ply ? Will I need to leve air holes for ventilation or just box it all In? Hope this makes some sense thanks

[jiggy 3,209]

Don't know why people bother insulating kennels with open doors the cold blows in anyways and then on aa slightly warm day the insulation will stop sun heating the kennel with opposite effect insulation will only work if you have internal heat source like a heat lamp for example. A fridge has insulated walls to stop cold escaping.

[BGD 6,437]

Don't know why people bother insulating kennels with open doors the cold blows in anyways and then on aa slightly warm day the insulation will stop sun heating the kennel with opposite effect insulation will only work if you have internal heat source like a heat lamp for example. A fridge has insulated walls to stop cold escaping.

 

The dog is the internal heat source the insulation keeps their bodyheat in the kennel. Open door shouldn't be an issue either, get a scrap of carpet nailed over it to make a flap, keeps the weather out

[jiggy 3,209]

 

 

Don't know why people bother insulating kennels with open doors the cold blows in anyways and then on aa slightly warm day the insulation will stop sun heating the kennel with opposite effect insulation will only work if you have internal heat source like a heat lamp for example. A fridge has insulated walls to stop cold escaping.

The dog is the internal heat source the insulation keeps their bodyheat in the kennel. Open door shouldn't be an issue either, get a scrap of carpet nailed over it to make a flap, keeps the weather out

flap of carpet yes then it isn't an open kennel it will work but not on an open kennel

[vfr400boy 3,647]

It has a thick plastic curtain on the door , from a factory were house

[paulsmithy83 567]

Mines a block kennel but ive insulated it inside and out. Including the roof and floor. The roof of my kennel is insulated with proper house insulation. I got loads in a deal. The walls are cladded and then inside ive used those insulation boards. You might have to put some vent type things in as it could sweat. Mine has one above the loft insulation. It stops mold and stops all damp. As you want to retain the heat but get rid of any moisture. You may need to do that but i wouldnt install any till after. See how it goes.

[roybo 2,873]

Be careful with the king span type unless they are sealed in.they breakdown after time giving off dust which gets everywhere ,OK if sealed in .Turned my white terrier pink lol