Covering 20x30 dog kennel run

[mowin]

There's only way I can think of besides building a pole barn over top of it.

In a grid pattern sink 4x4x12 leaving 8' out of the ground. Place them 8' apart, your basically making a bunch of squares. Run cable, anchored to the ground on top of the posts, in both directions. The cable is your support grid for the HC or netting.

 

[mowin]

Here's a quick sketch.

 

[Kelster65]

In following this as I have the same issue. My run is a 20x30 Kennel also, only not perfectly shaped. It's inside the back yard fence and I have 5 dogs that pretty much keep critters at bay - but my birds haven't started laying yet either. I bought some t-post top netting supports from Amazon and am in search of some tall tposts to use - I have netting but haven't put it up yet. My run is currently open with 2 large trees inside it. Makes for great shade but a little difficult for a roof. I've got netting along all sides, electric at the bottom, just nothing overhead yet. Like you, I'm handy but the thought of a full on frame, etc., is real intimidating. I'll have snow too.

 

[Kelster65]

There's only way I can think of besides building a pole barn over top of it.

In a grid pattern sink 4x4x12 leaving 8' out of the ground. Place them 8' apart, your basically making a bunch of squares. Run cable, anchored to the ground on top of the posts, in both directions. The cable is your support grid for the HC or netting.

Here's a quick sketch.

This makes beautiful sense and looks like something I can tackle rather than a frame system. Could you use 8, 10 or 12' to posts for the support beams? I bought some t post Toppers on Amazon that would support a net or possibly something heavier. I have a dog Kennel surround I'm working with also. It's got netting on all sides and electric fence running on the outside bottom.

 

[MommyGirl]

I’m using dog kennels to and my top is chain link and half metal roof and we used top rail fencing and clamps for cross bracing and support legs hope these pictures help!

 

[mowin]

This makes beautiful sense and looks like something I can tackle rather than a frame system. Could you use 8, 10 or 12' to posts for the support beams? I bought some t post Toppers on Amazon that would support a net or possibly something heavier. I have a dog Kennel surround I'm working with also. It's got netting on all sides and electric fence running on the outside bottom.

Don't know how you would keep the cable from slipping off the post. Those caps might help, but the tension of the cables would probably crush them. Groves on the top of a 4x4 keep the cable in place and are easy to make.

 

[Kelster65]

I’m using dog kennels to and my top is chain link and half metal roof and we used top rail fencing and clamps for cross bracing and support legs hope these pictures help!View attachment 3231854View attachment 3231855

That's an excellent idea! Costly but definitely rugged!

Don't know how you would keep the cable from slipping off the post. Those caps might help, but the tension of the cables would probably crush them. Groves on the top of a 4x4 keep the cable in place and are easy to make.

Thank you!

 

[MommyGirl]

That's an excellent idea! Costly but definitely rugged!

Thank you!

Yes it was quite expensive but I wanted a covered run and that was all we could come up with lol

 

[Kelster65]

Yes it was quite expensive but I wanted a covered run and that was all we could come up with lol

It's versatile, airy, gives protection and looks great! You can cover it in winter and leave it open otherwise. Once and done which is great!

 

[mowin]

Snow load might not be a major issue for ya, but definitely keep it in mind with whatever you decide to build.