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1. 
   dieselpig | Dec 10, 2004 02:38pm | #1

   Drilling into the concrete would be the preferred method, however, your slab must be thick enough to make it worthwhile.  Unfortunately, I know a heck of a lot more about wood than concrete, so I can't tell you how thick the concrete should be.  My best guess would be minimun of 8" or so and you're slab probably ain't that thick, no?

   What about digging new holes just out side of the slab for your posts, pouring an acceptable amount of concrete and setting your posts there?  Your chain link would just skirt the perimeter and you'd know it was installed right.

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   florida | Dec 10, 2004 02:40pm | #2

   Why not set the post in the dirt at the edge of the slab? if that won't work I would core drill a 3 inch hole and set the posts in the hole. Dog urine will cause the posts to rust away at the base so being able to replace them is important.

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   IronHelix | Dec 10, 2004 02:50pm | #3

   There are kennel sections made for this purpose.

   They are constructed of an all galv. pipe perimeter with the cyclone fencing material stretched between.  Sections (avalable in different sizes) are joined together with bolted plates to form the total enclosure.

   There is a section with a gate available to gain entrance to the enclosure. Combine more than 4 sections to fill your design needs.

   The pen when assembled may be anchored to the concrete with conduit straps and tapcons, or any other anchoring devise.

   Some installations are spec'd with the sections set on top of 1" paver blocks, or other types of blocking to allow for the hosing off of the dog feces.  Goes under the fence rather than hanging on the pipe & fencing.

   Several manufacturers.....try a google search or visit your local mom & pop lumberyard, one of the farm stores or even a "big box"

   .................Iron Helix

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   Cole | Dec 10, 2004 04:56pm | #4

   The preferred method would be to core drill and anchor with hydrualic cement like Rockite.  Be aware that they will NOT come out easily for replacement if necessary.  Sometimes I weld a 4" square plate to the post and anchor it with wedge anchors.  If your tubing is heavy enough .065" ( 16 ga.) or better it can be welded, most of our stuff is schedule 40. As was mentioned, there are modular kits available, but these are typically bent frame with 13 ga. fabric and 18-20 ga. 1 3/8" tubing, not exactly heavy duty, plus they seem awful proud of them.  I prefer the standard post, top rail, bottom tension wire with the fabric stretched on them. 

    

   Cole

   Cole Dean

   Dean Contracting