I am planning a large walk-in enclosure for my small parrots to enjoy the outdoors. 8' high, 8' wide, 16' long.
I plan on using locally available Juniper rough landscape grade lumber (as an alternative to cedar) and making 8' X 4' rectangular open panels/frames from Juniper boards, pneumatically staple hardware cloth on, for the aviary sides. Plan is to attach the panels with large bolts to a frame of 4" X 4" x 8' so that the enclosure can be disassembled and moved when needed.
My dilemma: what is the best way to attach the corners to create the panels/frames? The frames must be flat which means I cannot lay one board over another and screw into place...I am thinking I need to get a pocket screw jig and use pocket screws to attach the boards at the corners? Or can I get some sort of bracket that would allow me to connect the boards at the corners in a sturdy way?
I can buy the Juniper in 1" X 6" X 8' 's or 2" X 6" X 8'. I think if I use pocket screws I will have to use the 2" X 6" as the 1" lumber is not thick enough. But I would much prefer to use 1" X 6" because the 2 X 6 is super heavy.....
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!!