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martinb20
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 Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 3:37 pm Post subject: help needed with Custom BD & Gecko Vivs |
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I've been reading through a lot of these post about people building there own custom Viv's and they look great! and wouldn't mind attempting one my self!
but I'm unsure on a few things.
1. whats the best wood to use?
2. where to get the glass sliding doors and fittings?
3. what sizes would i need for pair of DB's and a pair of Leo?
4. how do i go about water proofing the Viv's?
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aidan
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| Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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melamine make it with that you can by runners online and get glass cut a your local glass shop and waterproofing would not be needed.
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Darky
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| Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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I would still use sealant to ensure moisture does not enter the wood edges & cause it to expand & warp.
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mattrethy
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| Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 6:26 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | 1. whats the best wood to use?
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melamine wood or laminated chipboard it is the same stuff but with different names.
| Quote: | | where to get the glass sliding doors and fittings? |
Viv builder he has an eBay account and a website i think the website is called www.vivuilder.co.uk
| Quote: | what sizes would i need for pair of DB's and a pair of Leo?
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For a pair of leopard geckos you would need a minimum of about
2foot X 2foot floor space and high can be anything as Leos do not climb but the best height is probably around 18 inch's
| Quote: | how do i go about water proofing the Viv's?
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just seal the joins with a clear sealant
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LordBeard
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| Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 6:26 pm Post subject: |
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Not much help, but go B&Q and get it cut to the size you want? 
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