Hi, I'm going to make a home made enclosure out of pre-cut furniture grade pine boards, and I'm thinking I should seal the wood so it doesn't take any moisture. Has anyone done this? Is it a bad idea? (toxic?)
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ATTN: Home made enclosure builders!.
kylesa
Mar 22, 2005 06:30 PM
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PHEve
Mar 23, 2005 10:03 AM
But after they do,
AIR it first before putting in the new home owners, LOL . Once you can no longer smell it, it should be fine.
Others may want to reply to this , too 
good luck!
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kylesa
Mar 23, 2005 06:41 PM
I can't find this stuff anywhere.
Do I absolutely need to seal the wood? I ended up getting oak boards, (pre-cut, furniture grade). I'll need some kind of adhesive though to build a basking spot out of slabs. Where can I get non-toxic adhesive??
mommyof2greenigs
Mar 31, 2005 10:14 PM
Yes!!! All wood needs to be sealed. you can get Poly from any hardware store as well as NON TOXIC things you need. Just ask someone that works there.
Things should be sealed to prevenent sap and things from being released into the enclosure. And to protet the wood from moisture. Not to mention it makes things easier to clean up and disinfect.
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