Dura-Slat poultry slats are the best option when compared to wood and wire slats in poultry breeder houses. We offer 4′ and 5′ sizes that provide multiple options to fit your slat needs and reduce cost.
This flooring is made from high impact, wear resistant polypropylene plastic. It is rot / corrosion proof, will outlast wood slats and can cut cleaning time in half. DURA-SLAT features a nonporous, smooth surface with 1.1″ X 1.1″ openings that resist microorganism build-up and shed waste easily.
Our solid plastic construction reduces foot pad problems, leg problems, and breast blisters experienced with wood slats. It has been proven that eggs laid on square openings, regardless of surface area, were significantly cleaner than eggs laid on wooden slats. The primary contamination of hatching eggs is caused by contact with dirty sources. Eggs laid on plastic have less surface microorganisms than those laid on wood slats.
DURA-SLAT Four Foot (4′) – Nonconnecting, Nonoverlap
The DURA-SLAT 4′ design is 2′ wide by 4′ long. All four sides of the DURA-SLAT 4′ sections sit flush against the adjacent panel. This design requires a support every 24″ or 16″. Designed for speed of installation.
Model: DS24X48 (Nonoverlap)
Size: 24.125″ x 48.125″ (61.28 cm x 122.56 cm)
Surface Opening: 1.1″ x 1.1″ (2.79 x 2.79 cm) Square Holes
Weight: 5.93 lbs. (2.69 kg)
Colors: Available in white or black
DURA-SLAT Five Foot (5′) – Nonconnecting, Nonoverlap
The DURA-SLAT 5′ design is 2′ wide by 5′ long. All four sides of the DURA-SLAT 5′ sections sit flush against the adjacent panel. This design offers the flexibility of a 5′ wide floor where no connection is needed. 25% less frames per house reduces wood and labor cost. This design requires a support every 20″. Designed for speed of installation.
Model: DS24X60
Size: 24″ x 60.25″ (60.96 cm x 153.04 cm)
Surface Opening: 1.1″ x 1.1″ (2.79 x 2.79 cm) Square Holes
Weight: 7.52 lbs. (3.42 kg)
Colors: Available in white or black
DURA-SLAT Four Foot (4′) – Interlocking, Nonoverlap
The DURA-SLAT 4′ Nonoverlap design is 2′ wide by 4′ long panel with a style that utilizes interlocking tabs along the 4′ side allowing the parts to be adjoined. The 2′ side sits flush against the adjacent panel. This design requires a support every 24″ or 16″.
Model: DS24X48 ST (Nonoverlap)
Size: 24.63″ x 48.44″ (62.56 cm x 123.04 cm)
Surface Opening: 1.1″ x 1.1″ (2.79 x 2.79 cm) Square Holes
Weight: 6.27 lbs. (2.84 kg)
Colors: Available in white or black
DURA-SLAT Four Foot (4′) – Interlocking, Overlap
The DURA-SLAT 4′ Overlap design is 2′ wide by 4′ long panel with connections on all four sides. This design utilizes interlocking tabs along the 4′ side allowing the parts to be adjoined. The 2′ side uses an overlap connection only requiring one cross support where the panels meet. This design requires a support every 24″ or 16″.
Model: DS24X48 STO (Overlap)
Size: 24″ x 49.5″ (60.96 cm x 125.73 cm)
Surface Opening: 1.1″ x 1.1″ (2.79 x 2.79 cm) Square Holes
Weight: 6.52 lbs. (2.96 kg)
Colors: Available in white or black
Model | Size (W x L) | Surface Opening | Weight | Connection Method | ||||
in. | cm | in. | cm | lbs. | kg | Width | Length | |
DS24X48 | 24.125″ x 48.28″ | 61.28 x 122.56 cm | 1.1″ x 1.1″ | 2.79 x 2.79 cm | 5.93 lbs. | 2.69 kg | Flush | Flush |
DS24X60 | 24″ x 60.25″ | 60.96 x 153.04 cm | 1.1″ x 1.1″ | 2.79 x 2.79 cm | 7.52 lbs. | 3.42 kg | Flush | Flush |
DS24X48 ST | 24.63″ x 48.44″ | 62.56 x 123.04 cm | 1.1″ x 1.1″ | 2.79 x 2.79 cm | 6.27 lbs. | 2.84 kg | Flush | Interlocking |
DS24X48 STO | 24.63″ x 49.5″ | 60.96 x 125.73 cm | 1.1″ x 1.1″ | 2.79 x 2.79 cm | 6.52 lbs. | 2.96 kg | Overlapping | Interlocking |
1) #10 2″ Stainless Steel Phillips Head Wood Screws (9 screws / slat)
2) DURA-SLAT Plastic Poultry Flooring 24″X48″ Slat
3) Sides and Center Brace – 2″X6″ Pressure Treated Lumber
4) End Caps – 1″X6″ Pressure Treated Lumber
1) #10 2″ Stainless Steel Phillips Head Wood Screws (12 screws / slat)
2) DURA-SLAT Plastic Poultry Flooring 24”x48” Slat
3) Sides and Center Brace(S) – 2″ x 6″ Pressure Treated Lumber
4) End Caps – 1″X6″ Pressure Treated Lumber
1) #10 2″ Stainless Steel Phillips Head Wood Screws (20 screws / slat)
2) DURA-SLAT Plastic Poultry Flooring 24”x60” Slat
3) Sides and Center Braces – 2″ x 6″ Pressure Treated Lumber
4) End Caps -1″ x 6″ Pressure Treated Lumber
Breeder House w/ Removable Slat Sections
Wall-to-Wall Slats
Q. What is the advantage of using Plastic flooring instead of using wood?
A. It has been proven to that eggs laid on square openings, regardless of surface area – like the DURA-SLAT, were significantly cleaner than eggs laid on wooden slats. Eggs laid on plastic had significantly less surface microorganisms than those laid on wood slats. The primary source of contamination of hatching eggs is contact with dirty sources. Our non-porous smooth surface and 1.1″ x 1.1″ openings can cut cleaning time in half compared to wood slats. The larger openings also allow the birds to continually work the manure though the openings to maintain a clean environment. DURA-SLAT reduces foot pad problems, leg problems, and breast blisters experienced with wood slats. It will easily outlast wood slats.
A. The 2’ x 4’ Overlapping floor interlocks along the 4’ sides as well as has an overlap connection on the 2’ ends allowing for the use of just one support where this style panel meets end to end. The 2’ x 4’ Nonoverlapping flooring just interlocks along the 4’ sides and is flush or “flat” along the 2’ end. This style is ideal for designing a flooring section that is 4’ wide.
A. Depending on the style of poultry flooring, the heights or thicknesses range from .5” – 1.125”
A. Dura-Slat panels can be cut with any tool that can cut wood and depending on the style and the size of the cut piece can still be used.
A. The poultry flooring, when properly supported, can support the weight of the average person.
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