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Coroplast Is one sheet of Coroplast enough?

Catahoula

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I've actually never seen a C&C cage in person, which makes it hard to fully understand the construction of it. I'm trying to gather the supplies I will need and have run into a question...

If I were to make a cage that was 2x5, but had an extension (to make an L-shape) that was 1x2, would 1 sheet of coroplast be enough or would I have to fit pieces together?

For more clarification, it would be 6 sided...The longest side would be 5 grids, then 3 grids, then 2 grids,1, 3, and 2...(not sure if that actually clarified anything)
 
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Did some math. Here's what I came up with...an answer and another question

After viewing the "how to make" section I found out I would need a piece of coroplast at least 83" by 52.5"

The site says the maximum length of a sheet of coroplast is 96 inches, so I'm good there. But does anyone know the width of a standard sheet? I just need to know if it will accomodate the 52.5" I would need.
 
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Yes, one sheet 4'x8' would be enough for this. Just remember to make your cuts wisely to save any coroplast you can to make sure you have enough for the extension/sides.
 
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Most sign shops I called locally would just sell me a 4foot x 8foot sheet.
Which would be 48"s x 96"s. Looks like from the measurements you gave 52"s it wouldn't work but the amount I had left over from a 2x3 cage plus doing 12inch sides all the way around was A LOT left over! You could always easily do cardboard sides for the extension.
 
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Thanks for the answer. Gives me more things to think about. I can either piece it together to get the full effect OR it looks like I could use zip-ties to shorten the extension by about 4", so 1 sheet could work.

I appreciate the help!
 
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Your welcome, looking forward to seeing the new cage :)
I paid $20for my piece of coroplast, call around to your sign shops.

Good Luck!
 
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A regular size is 4'x8' but I've found a 5'x10'.
 
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