Dog kennel floors: Ordering and Installing
RACS manufacturers a complete line of veterinary treatment and kennel flooring that’s focused on the health and safety of each animal that comes through the door of your facility. This article is to help you understand the process of planning for, and ordering custom kennel flooring for your facility so no part of the process will seem foreign to you.
No two installations are the same – let our knowledgeable staff help you determine what makes the most sense for your organization
We employ a knowledgeable staff to help you understand sizing needs and easily create a custom design for kennel flooring that meets the specifications you have for your facility and animals.
We believe our product is straightforward and easy to understand. However, due to existing industry structures, it may be difficult to understand how a custom product is easy to implement in existing or under construction facilities. That’s the reason we decided to put together this basic guide on understanding the ordering, installation and service aspects of the type of products we manufacture.
We manufacture RACS products in the United States of America. Every installation we provide a product for, is a custom installation for us. That is to say: each product we produce in the RACS lineup is made exactly for your organization and the animals you treat.
Our products could also be considered modular, because we build around a specific philosophy and design style. This maximizes efficiency, and helps to achieve desired results in veterinary clinics and other facilities which may utilize kennel flooring. Because of standardized sizing, these modular units work with the custom parts of the system to create a new design for every single client.
We find this hybrid approach of utilizing modular design work and custom dimensions based on your specific needs to be the most efficient way to provide world-class products that can be trusted for many years with a high volume of animals being treated, rehabilitated, or housed using these products.
Understanding the ordering process
An initial call or email to discuss the need you have for your facility will be a great way to start the conversation. After we’ve gathered some basic information about what you need and how big your facility is, we’ll issue you a quote.
After we’ve been able to answer all your questions and you feel confident in your order, just call or email to place that custom order.
Additionally, our standard products can be ordered online or by phone.
What steps are generally included when working with RACS to custom design kennel flooring?
We try to minimize the overall requirements from the planning phase to implementation, so that your process of working with us is smooth and convenient.
Because we manufacture to custom specifications, there is a lead time after your order is placed. More often than not, with the right planning this lead time can be minimized.
If you’re reading this guide, chances are we’ll be able to streamline the process for your organization at some level.
Delivery times on our products
Manufacturing times vary depending on the type and quantity of the products you need. At the time of our quote we provide an estimated lead-time which is generally pretty accurate. Of course, our team will be able to follow up with you along the way.
Some tips to ensure your interactions with us and understanding of the process yield a smooth result to help you get the floors you need when you need them
In order to streamline this process we recommend you review the following questions and concepts and be prepared to answer these things as we talk to you in our initial discussion.
- The quantity needed and the type and size of animals that will be using the floors
- What are the specific use cases for the floors?
- Will people be using the floors also?
- The exact width and length of the area to be covered with raised flooring
- Are there any height restrictions in the area where flooring is to be installed?
- Do you have inward swinging doors?
- Is existing ancillary service infrastructure that could be an obstruction to the flooring area, including items like feeders or waterers or existing facility maintenance infrastructure?
How custom are custom kennel floors?
Yes, we do offer a modular approach to kennel flooring, however, our custom kennel floors truly are custom. Here are some ways the RACS system is customized, or how we will build it to suit your facility.
- Custom build for length, width, height, and include adjustments to accommodate for protrusions into the area
- Choose materials based on weight requirements which can include either steel or aluminum structures
- We can customize surface structures which include options for coated expanded metal or laser punched perforated steel
- Custom build to include legs, supports and wall mounts as needed
- Since there are no standard run sizes, RACS custom builds each run utilizing different styles or solutions depending on the type and nature of your area to be covered.
- Our experienced staff will ask the right questions and be able to answer any concerns you have which will help determine which design is best suited for your requirements
- Our standard colors are brown and hunter green; other colors are available but could increase the lead time
- Before we manufacture your flooring you’ll receive an architectural drawing of the floors; once you approve the drawing, the floors will begin the production process
Understanding the Installation process
Early on, our team will help you assess planning needs, and discuss some of the installation procedures as we help you to design your flooring solution. After receiving your measurements, we will design the floors to fit the area.
Because these are custom builds and you’re approving exact dimensions, easy installation should be relatively assured.
How easy is the installation with RACS kennel floors?
Installation is fast and easy. The premium steel architecture of the flooring (aluminum is also available depending on your needs), is welded together prior to the coating process so that there will be no exposed edges. These modular pieces do not require additional assembly. You simply place the flooring pieces into position in the designated space and they are ready for immediate use.
Prior to manufacturing the flooring that will be installed in your facility, a drawing will be supplied of a run floor that is built so it is easy to install sections for your specific space. Because of the modular design, individual flooring pieces can be lifted out for easy cleaning as needed.
The rigid structure and the completely sealed coating make components easy to service, provides long-term durability, and makes it incredibly easy to clean our kennel flooring. You can even use an autoclave, pressure washers and Industry standard cleaners.
Our kennel flooring is designed to be built exactly for your facility, accommodating the animals you treat with a high level of care, and being easy to clean and maintain so animals can remain safe and healthy.
Want to get a clear picture about your specific installation needs?
Again, we strive to provide you with a streamlined, easy-to-understand approach to getting a custom flooring in a deliverable that fits with the style and needs of your facility. We encourage you to look to our team of experts, who have many years of experience helping people just like you determine best practices for their facility to improve health and safety from the flooring perspective and insure animals have a comfortable clean place to rest. Working with a specialized team like ours, means you can unlock insights that can help you achieve your desired results in the most efficient way.
Here’s what to expect with our brief quoting process
Because we are a custom solutions provider, there are turnaround times, but our team of professionals understands the general timelines and can help you plan to avoid any concerns that these normally, relatively short turnaround times might cause.
A note: During supply chain shortages and congestion, such as may be occurring in 2021 and 2022, timelines may be extended temporarily. Please reach out to determine if we can meet your timeline and project needs – our representatives should have accurate estimates at any time within the process.
We pride ourselves on being able to build a product here in the United States within reasonable turnaround times that are better than industry average, while still providing a completely custom and modular experience to ease installation hurdles, and provide a better return on investment over the long-term.
Once we have all the information (please review the above questions and concepts to ensure you understand what’s necessary when we discuss your project), we can usually provide a quote the same day and oftentimes even immediately.
We invite you to look throughout our website to further familiarize yourself with our products and the types of benefits that come from working with RACS. Please don’t hesitate to call our representatives; when we say there are no silly questions, we mean it.
We can answer questions comprehensively and help you move forward in working with our products in just a few moments. RACS products are easy to understand, and even easier to install.
To start the process please give us a call or email us. We look forward to helping you understand how we can help you meet your needs, in your facility, your way.
