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Blythe Wood Works has been in business since 1990. In 17 years we have never had an unhappy customer. Our customer service and support is second to none. We ship quickly (usually within 48 hours). Some of our competitors ship within weeks, not days!! We promise the house looks better when you receive it than it does in the pictures!!
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When it comes to dog houses, you get what you pay for. A house’s shipping weight reflects the amount of wood in the house. Blythe's large cedar dog house weighs 106 pounds. One of our competitor's large houses weighs 70 pounds. More weight, more wood, better house.
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We use only high grade Western Red Cedar and spruce lumber. Western Red Cedar is considered to be the most durable of cedars. This is important because it does not rot away after several years, unlike white wood. Also, it does not require painting - it turns grey with age. However, if you would prefer to preserve the rich red color, simply spray or paint the exterior with Thompson's Wood Protector.
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The foundation of our houses are constructed with lifetime pressure treated lumber which also helps to prevent rot and bug infestation on surfaces that touch the ground. Some of our competitor's houses have cedar touching the ground - it will rot within two years.
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The frames of our houses are built of full-sized dimensional lumber with angle bracing for wind stability and to hold up to multi-dog use. Each panel is hand signed by the craftsman who assembled it. Some of our competitor's panels do not have full-sized framing. More wood and stronger bracing gives our houses much better structural integrity.
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Our roof panels are assembled with galvanized, ring shank headed nails so that rain and sun do not "curl" the roof panels upward. Our roofs are designed so that rain runoff goes to the sides, away from the door entrance. Some of our competitor's roof panels are assembled with only finish nails and allow rain to pour into the door of the house.
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Our doors are offset instead of centered, which provides a windbreak and a cooler spot out of the sun for your pet. A centered door on the front wall overexposes your dog to foul weather and direct sunlight.
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Our houses have options available that make it possible to personally design a house that not only fits your dog or cat, but provides features that enhance the looks and the comfort factor that is essential to the consumer and his pet. We have been the first in western red cedar pet houses, insulation, heat & air, porch & decks, windows, upgraded Plexidors, platform and lofts, nameplates, custom fitted pet mats and raised foundations.
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