Any front door, back, side, top, or bottom can be made out of:
- Thermofused laminate
- Aluminum laminate panel
- Acrylic
- Glass
- Stainless steel wire
- Perforated aluminum
Materials will vary depending on your chosen setup. All panels are interchangeable and can be switched or replaced without purchasing a new unit. Read about each available panel material you can use on your Hybrid Enclosure.
First, we want to mention the anodized aluminum frame that holds it all together:
Anodized Aluminum Frame
The anodized aluminum frame comes standard on the Hybrid Enclosure because of its strength, scratch resistance, and rust resistance.
Available in four wood grains and two granite colors. The panels’ surface is durable, washable, and non-porous (similar to a kitchen countertop).
This makes any surface resistant to bacteria, odor, and waste. Plus, our vinyl is much stronger than panels typically found in a department store.
For high-moisture habitats, we recommend sealing the edges of any laminate panel with silicone frame sealant to prevent them from swelling. Aluminum surrounds the edges, creating a spot out of sight to apply a bead of silicone. (see illustration)
See our collection of thermofused panel colors below.
Cambridge Cherry
English Oak
Golden Oak
Prestige Maple
Black Granite
Natural Granite
Any panel can be aluminum laminate. We recommend it for outdoor enclosures or high-moisture interiors, as they have black-coated aluminum on both sides with a PVC or ABS core.
Aluminum laminate panels are scratch-resistant, lightweight, and very sturdy (stronger and lighter than thermofused laminate).
These panels are available in black only. See center insert for substitution pricing.
- Any panel can be clear acrylic.
- Excellent UV properties – it takes about 10 years of direct sunlight to start to yellow.
- 5x stronger than glass. In tests, a 14” x 20” tightly clamped piece of acrylic (the same thickness we use) took a 45mph baseball without breaking. Our enclosures can withstand much more because the panels are larger and the edges are not tightly clamped.
- Instead of drilling holes in the panels to fasten them, they slide into grooves in the enclosure framework. Drilled holes leave vulnerable spots for cracking and breaking.
- Any panel can be glass. However, we don’t supply the glass because of the risk of transit damage. Instead, you need to have glass panels cut locally, and we’ll subtract the standard panel price from your enclosure cost.
- When you order, we provide the dimensions for your glass panels so you can have them cut by the time your enclosure arrives. Chat with a sales associate if you have any questions.
- Any panel can be stainless steel wire.
- Crimp-locked stainless steel wire is rust-resistant, has no toxic coatings, and is stronger than carbon or standard steel
- Even the strongest birds can’t chew through it, which often happens in welded cages.
- The standard opening size for an H3 enclosure is 1” x 1”. This is the most common size required for birds, reptiles, and more. For an H2 cage, the standard opening size is 3/4” x 3/4”. See all wire spacing options below.
1.5 x 1.5 x 0.162″
1 x 1 x 0.162″
1 x 1 x 0.120″
0.75 x 0.75 x 0.092″
0.5 x 0.5 x 0.092″Stainless Steel Wire Mesh is available in the following sizes:
- ½” x ½” x .092” Stainless steel wire
- ¾” x ¾” x .092” Stainless steel wire
- 1” x 1” x .120” Stainless steel wire
- 1” x 1” x .162” Heavy-duty stainless steel wire (Cockatoo, Greenwing, Hyacinth, etc.)
- 1-1/2” x 1-1/2” x .162” Heavy-duty stainless steel wire (Cockatoo, Greenwing, Hyacinth, etc.)
