New Enclosure build suggestions

[jren83]

I'm going to begin construction on my beardie's new home so I was hoping for some suggestions/approvals. I know recommended dimensions are 48"x24"x24" but sadly I don't have that kind of space so I was going to make it approximately 44"L x 20"W x 24"H out of sanded birch plywoo,d possibly 1/2" around a 1"x2" frame. Since its going to be 24"H I will install a t5 bulb.

 

[Taterbug]

If that's the space you have it's what you have. 48x24x24 is a convenient size based on standard plywood - I think that's why its popular. If you have room to go up, they do use vertical space if it's furnished with climbing surfaces.

3/4" works well without a frame. It's simpler anyway and still very sturdy.

I look forward to seeing your build!

 

[jren83]

Don't the screws seperate the plywood layers?

 

[Taterbug]

Not if you pre-drill them. You can also get iron on veneer to finish the edges to look like a solid board.