Converting a dresser/cabinet into a vivarium!

[Beckio]

Hi all, I'm after a little advice. I'm going to start a project of converting a dresser/cabinet into a viv, but one main worry for me is will the wood catch fire from either heat bulb or uv light?

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

The wood should not catch on fire as long as the lights are strategically placed & not sitting directly on the wood. Adequate ventilation is helpful, too. We have open air, wooden tanks using hardware cloth & have used them for years without any issues.
Do you plan on sealing the wood with polyurethane also, or is it already sealed & finished?

Tracie

 

[Beckio]

It's not yet finished, I will be placing them each end and not directly on the wood and as I live in the UK is polyeutherane available here? If not what's a good alternative ?