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I’ve spent the past three weeks rehabbing an old 10 x 12 plastic shed in order to house my three 22 year old sulcatas (all males). I’ve had them since hatchlings. Shed was existing and I thought it could suit my hide box/cold temp needs.
-The sheds plastic roof had deteriorated so I replaced it with a metal roof.
-I used gap filler spray foam for all crevices.
-I used three-quarter inch horse stall mats for the entire floor.
-I used 2 inch thick foam for all walls and ceiling. I installed a 2x4 as a joist to hang the insulation and secure lights to it. I installed a shop grade power strip for all electrical connections.
-I used 5/4 inch deck board for all of the pen sides including two removable panels and one removable door panel.
-I use foiled ducted tape to secure all insulation seems.
-I installed two shelves one to house the ceramic heater and one for storage. These are metal L brackets and extra shelf pieces (zip tied). I also drilled holes in the base mount for the heater to zip tie to the shelf.
-All lights will be on thermostats with heat detection nodes. 2 LED shop lights are on timers.
-Cameras installed to monitor torts and temp
Next step will be insulating the doors and then installing an in-line duct vent for excessive heat temperatures during the summers.
Eventually I will add three exit doors to an outdoor greenhouse section before extending into the outdoor enclosure.
Figured I’d share at this point in case it gives anyone some ideas. Enjoy! Located in the FL panhandle.
-The sheds plastic roof had deteriorated so I replaced it with a metal roof.
-I used gap filler spray foam for all crevices.
-I used three-quarter inch horse stall mats for the entire floor.
-I used 2 inch thick foam for all walls and ceiling. I installed a 2x4 as a joist to hang the insulation and secure lights to it. I installed a shop grade power strip for all electrical connections.
-I used 5/4 inch deck board for all of the pen sides including two removable panels and one removable door panel.
-I use foiled ducted tape to secure all insulation seems.
-I installed two shelves one to house the ceramic heater and one for storage. These are metal L brackets and extra shelf pieces (zip tied). I also drilled holes in the base mount for the heater to zip tie to the shelf.
-All lights will be on thermostats with heat detection nodes. 2 LED shop lights are on timers.
-Cameras installed to monitor torts and temp
Next step will be insulating the doors and then installing an in-line duct vent for excessive heat temperatures during the summers.
Eventually I will add three exit doors to an outdoor greenhouse section before extending into the outdoor enclosure.
Figured I’d share at this point in case it gives anyone some ideas. Enjoy! Located in the FL panhandle.
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