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adamanteus · 04-05-2008, 04:55 PM

The back is 'white-faced' hardboard (HDF). For the main structure, I never use MDF because it turns to 'Weetabix' as soon as moisture hits it. I always use Melamine (Conti-Plas) which is plastic faced. You still need to seal all joints well, but once done it practically holds water.

I use Kingspan insulation below my heat cable.... to reflect the heat upwards. Tin-foil works just as well.

Just a word on ceramic tiles.... slippy!! The snakes get no grip on the surface, so they can't move around too well!

My stat is on the outside of the viv, with the sensor located inside and out of sight.

04-05-2008, 04:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 8,032 Country:	Re: Pending project ... advice please! The back is 'white-faced' hardboard (HDF). For the main structure, I never use MDF because it turns to 'Weetabix' as soon as moisture hits it. I always use Melamine (Conti-Plas) which is plastic faced. You still need to seal all joints well, but once done it practically holds water. I use Kingspan insulation below my heat cable.... to reflect the heat upwards. Tin-foil works just as well. Just a word on ceramic tiles.... slippy!! The snakes get no grip on the surface, so they can't move around too well! My stat is on the outside of the viv, with the sensor located inside and out of sight. __________________ James.