Any front door, back, side, top, or bottom can be made out of:
Materials will vary depending on your chosen setup. Plus, all panels are all interchangeable and can be switched or replaced without having to purchase a new unit.
Below is a detailed overview of the materials that you can use for panels on your Hybrid Enclosure. But first, let’s mention the anodized aluminum frame.
Anodized Aluminum Frame
Anodized aluminum frames are strong, long-lasting, scratch-resistant, and never rust. This is why it’s the standard for all of our enclosures’ frames.
We offer 4 wood grains and 2 granite colors. The panels’ surface, front, and back are very 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 enclosures, 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 instead of the standard thermofused laminate. We recommend it with outdoor enclosures or high-moisture interiors, as they have black-coated aluminum on both sides with a PVC or ABS core.
Aluminum laminate panels hold up exceptionally well in wet conditions, they’re 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 – won’t yellow except in the most extreme circumstances (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) can withstand a 45mph fastball 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 for fastening, they slide snugly into grooves in the enclosure framework. Drilled holes leave vulnerable spots for cracking and breaking.
- Glass can be used in place of any panel. However, we don’t supply the glass because of the risk of transit damage. Instead, we’ll subtract the price of the standard panel from the cost of your enclosure, and you’ll need glass panels cut locally.
- When you order, we’ll 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 made of 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 because their pet broke the welds in their cage.
- The standard opening size for an H3 enclosure is 1” x 1”. This is the most common size required for birds, reptiles, and other small animals. 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…)
- Allows light and heat fixtures to sit on top and out of your pet’s reach.
- Allows for ample ventilation. Round staggered holes help diffuse the light so you don’t look directly at the bright light outside the cage.
- It will not rust and is built to last in virtually any environment.
Perforated Aluminum