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Waterproofing a Wall in a dog kennel

| Posted in General Discussion on May 20, 2000 10:36am

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I’m bidding on a Veterinary Office, and they have a kennel area that they want the walls to be waterproof, because they will be washed out two or three times a day. The wall framing will be of steel studs. I was thinking of using dens-sheild tile backer with FRP panel over it, and using a urethane or butyl caulking to seal the bottom of the wall to the concrete floor.

Done anyone have a differ idea or a differ product I maybe could look at using? Thank you for your time.

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  1. Guest_ | May 19, 2000 01:39am | #2

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    I would think the dogs would scratch out the caulking. Is cement out of the question?

    1. Guest_ | May 12, 2000 06:55pm | #1

      *this detail is usually a 4 inch solid fill block with a glazed block filler finish..look into a radiant floor for the concrete..and use a sealer on the concrete floor too..there should be standard details for kennel.. check with the american kennel association..

      1. Guest_ | May 19, 2000 03:06am | #3

        *Masonry with radiant. Yup from the pups!If they want it to last it seems the only way to me.I would think the floor finish and at least a good sized curb finish would be a top priority. A little education of the customer is in order. Best of luck.

  2. Mike_Henderson | May 19, 2000 04:19am | #4

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    Thank you gentleman for taking the time to point me in the right direction. I had not thought of a block wall. I think that detail will work great.

  3. Guest_ | May 19, 2000 06:50am | #5

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    We use fiberglass panels for water proof wall coverings. They are industrial type, and are used in kennels, slaughterhouses, poultry houses, etc... where washing down is done many times a day.

    Very easy to install, but very pricy.

    Just some more info...

    James DuHamel

    1. Guest_ | May 20, 2000 10:36pm | #7

      *In Europe, they use Grailcoat, on the walls, floors, ceilings, no matter what the substrate is....see it at http://www.grailcoat.com We have used it with great success. Use a mesh with it, and be ready to apply it when it is mixed unless you invest in the equipment to spray it. Another thought.

  4. Mike_Henderson | May 20, 2000 10:36pm | #6

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    I'm bidding on a Veterinary Office, and they have a kennel area that they want the walls to be waterproof, because they will be washed out two or three times a day. The wall framing will be of steel studs. I was thinking of using dens-sheild tile backer with FRP panel over it, and using a urethane or butyl caulking to seal the bottom of the wall to the concrete floor.

    Done anyone have a differ idea or a differ product I maybe could look at using? Thank you for your time.

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