New Rack system

I have built a 6 tier rack system out of 1/2in and 3/4in plywood. ive lined the back of the rack system with heat tape, i also have a thermostat on it. will the plywood cause any issues? i didnt think that the temps i keep the heat tap at would cause the wood to burn. any tips or information on this would help out a lot. thanks

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Originally Posted by ratfink721

I have built a 6 tier rack system out of 1/2in and 3/4in plywood. ive lined the back of the rack system with heat tape, i also have a thermostat on it. will the plywood cause any issues? i didnt think that the temps i keep the heat tap at would cause the wood to burn. any tips or information on this would help out a lot. thanks

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The wood won't catch fire at the temps involved with heat tape. But I would seal all that wood with a water based paint/sealer. Plywood has all kinds of chemicals in the glue used to bond the plies together, which could be harmful to your snakes. Also, humidity might be a problem (warping your rack), but a good sealer will fix this. Good luck, I just built my first rack a month ago. :gj:

I have a question I got a tip to use basement sealer that is latex base do u think that is ok to use on my rack

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If it's latex base it SHOULD be ok. Just make sure to let it dry til you can't smell it, then wait another 4 or 5 days after that before using for your snakes. ;)

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Didn't fit inn my reptile room lol

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that looks like melamine on my scratched up phone screen:rolleyes:
You shouldn't have to seal that with anything, just add some edge banding for looks and edge durability of you want, not necessary though...:thumbup:
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Nook not selling that lol I just built this and it won't fit through the door

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