Dog Kennel Info - Dog Kennels and Products Built To Last in West Michigan
After years of using major branded and custom-built dog kennels, we found that the powder coat and galvanized finishes currently being used just don’t last in today’s average dog kennel environment.
After extensive research and testing, we have determined that hot dip galvanizing the complete panel after welding and assembly is the most protective means to prevent corrosion and rusting of the kennel panels.
After extensive research and testing, we have determined that hot dip galvanizing the complete panel after welding and assembly is the most protective means to prevent corrosion and rusting of the kennel panels.
This finishing process coats and seals the outside as well as the inside of every surface. The key is to apply a galvanized coating of 5 mills thick or more which will extend the life expectancy to 100 plus years according to the American Galvanizing Association. Other kennels will claim to be galvanized after welding, but close inspection will reveal that the welded joints have just been hand painted with galvanized paint.Painting the welds simply coats the outside of the surface with a very thin finish leaving the inside
of the weld and frame with no protection at all from condensation or moisture. The stock tubing they use may be hot dipped but with a very thin coating which can easily wear through during normal use. We have found powder coating to be less durable than even the cheap galvanized kennels, as it holds up no better than any ordinary paint.
of the weld and frame with no protection at all from condensation or moisture. The stock tubing they use may be hot dipped but with a very thin coating which can easily wear through during normal use. We have found powder coating to be less durable than even the cheap galvanized kennels, as it holds up no better than any ordinary paint.
TK Products of West Michigan designs and creates high quality dog kennels that are meant to be used and are built to last!
Dog Kennels That Last
Our kennels are built to last, unlike these examples of other kennels after a short time in the elements. These kennels were not hot dipped galvanized after welding and assembly, and as you can see they rusted from the inside as well as the outside. Both of these kennels are only three years old!
Our kennels are built to last, unlike these examples of other kennels after a short time in the elements. These kennels were not hot dipped galvanized after welding and assembly, and as you can see they rusted from the inside as well as the outside. Both of these kennels are only three years old!
Examples of ordinary dog kennels after just 3 years
