tileboard cage?

[Heidi]

All I see for tileboard is 1/8" thick. Is this what y'all use with the 1x2's? I need major help and not waiting for hubby any more!!!!!!

[redtail1]

Originally Posted by Heidi

I need major help and not waiting for hubby any more!!!!!!

I didn't know he was a psychiatrist... and I not sure there are any here... LOL

[Heidi]

hardy, har, har, har. LOL. No, he just needs one after living with me!!!

Okay, I found out they have 1/4" tileboard so that is what I'll use. Is 1 x 2's enough to make the frame or should I use 2 x 4's. I'd rather 1 x 2's for many obvious reasons. I thought I'd also use 2 extra 1 x 2's to support the back, bottom and top and just the outside frame for the sides.

More questions. For ventilation if I drill right into the tilesurround won't that let moisture into the holes and make the laminate side separate from the wood? What else can be done for ventilation? I also need ideas for the front. Do I make a frame and screw the plexi into the frame, use hinges on the bottom and some kind of locks for the top? Gee, this is really hard and I've read and read and read all the instructions but still feel ignorant as a fool.

[ChadRamsey]

that is what i used. BUT i used 2x2 for the main supports and 1x2 for the rest.