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I have a monitor cage built from 6 different panels (front, back, two sides, two roof. When assembling, the panels were attached using metal plates screwed to both pieces. There are small gaps that I would like to seal (no more than 1/8" between some pieces to increase humidity. I was thinking of maybe using silicon or some other type of tube product, but I am thinking if I ever have to disassemble the panels, it would be a mess. I am leaning now towards some type of rubber or foam boards that I can place between the pieces before I assemble them to seal it airtight when I put it back together. Any specific product that would do this job right? I would love to hear opinions.

Thanks

here are some pics -

Front Piece

Back Piece -

Sides -

Roof Pieces -

Assembled-

I don't think 1/8 gap is much of a big deal in a large cage like that. You can look at it as ventilation.

How about canned spray expanding polyurethane foam? It is great great for sealing air gaps. If you separate the panels, the foam can be scraped off easily and reapplied once you reassemble the panels.
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Mark

Are there fumes when using that product?

Yes, but once cured, it is fine, and it cures fast, like within 24 hrs. People use it to make fake rock structures for smaller lizards. In that case they paint it.

There is one such product that is used to seal the gaps in rocks for Koi ponds. If it is safe for fish, it is safe for anything else. Josh's Frogs sells that one.

The common version sold in DIY stores will be fine though. The monitor is not going to get into a 1/8 gap. Seal the gap, then wipe off the foam residue inside the cage and push the foam well into the gap. This way there is no way for the monitor to get at any of the sealant.
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Mark