D.I.Y 4ft Double vivarium build

[Mattlp19]

Ok I have had my beardy Taz for around 2 years now and he is beginning to outgrow his 3ft by 15" vivarium.
I decided to build my own as I also planned to get another lizard but have been undecided what to get, perfect chance to make the most of the space we had and build a 4ft by 4ft double vivarium.
This is an ongoing build but would like some feedback and ideas on making the most from it.

12mm Mdf purchased from B&Q in 1220mm x 2440mm sheet around £14
I had it cut at B&Q into 15" strips.

Covered all pieces in Fablon also from B&Q this is around £6 for 4 meter roll in various colours.

Using fixing blocks & 20mm screws to create the outer of vivarium and attached the hardboard backing to steady and prevent ripping screws out of Mdf.

Covered section
Fixing blocks fitted at 2ft to allow for center shelf.

Uncovered shelf resting in place.

Covered center shelf and cross section fitted.
Iron on edging applied to cover any bear Mdf.
This is as far as i have got!

Glass in place on top section need to buy more 4mm glass runner to finish lower section.

Vents and handles supplied by loobylou, i would highly recommend as a supplier for viv parts good communication and fast delivery.

Here's a list of materials and costs so far.
Mdf 1220mm by 2440mm £14
Hardboard 1220mm by 2440mm £5
200 self tapping screws £3.50
1000 Panel pins £2
24x Fixing blocks £3
18m Fablon £24
7.5m Iron on edging £6 (packs of 2.5m)
Glass door runners £5 for 6ft (16ft required)
Air vent x4 and self adhesive handles £5
4 off glass doors cut & smoothed £28
Aquatic friendly clear sealer £2

Matt

[clidbury]

Looking great so far! I love the grain on that wood.

[paulab]

That looks brilliant , doesn't look very deep thow so you may have to make more, or is it deeper than it looks.

[Mattlp19]

Originally Posted by paulab

That looks brilliant , doesn't look very deep thow so you may have to make more, or is it deeper than it looks.

Thanx, unfortunatley it's only 15" deep as i am quite limited to space but as my beardy is in a 3ft by 15" high and 15" deep it's giving him more room.
The original idea was 4ft by 4ft viv without the center shelf but i read alot of comments that beadys are not very height aware and are likley to fall or jump from 4ft and injure themselves.
So beardy in the top viv and Chinese water dragon in the bottom (yet to buy)
Only worry i have is the fablon covering, they claim it is waterproof.only time will tell, it could end up looking like a bannana (back to the drawing board)

[loobylou211]

looks great, well done!

[ripley05]

hi
I am about to make a six ft vivarium,have all the wood need runners can you tell me where you got yours from i have tried b7q homebase wicks several other places ,please help before i go crazy, ,thanks.

[arm2010]

The very kind lady in the post above you sells runners and anything else you might need try loobylou.

[Chuckwalla]

I guarantee Looylou211, for glass runners they are fantastic quality, I have had quaite a few for herself now, great speedy delivery as well

[reptile0mad]

nice viv looks really great though not very deepwell done!

[reptiledanny]

where did you get your glass and handles from. thinking about making a 4ft vivarium but don't know where to get the glass cut for it or handles.