2X3s instead of 2X4s. for enclosure top Strong enough??

[machonachos]

So, I'm planning on building an enclosure top to ward off any predators for hopefully a future tort. Thinking of going with 2X3s as opposed to 2X4s for a sleeker, cleaner, look. But worried if it will be strong enough. I plan to make a series of 4'X4' hinged doors with corner braces for extra support. Can any more experienced DIYers chime in?

 

[Tom]

Should be just fine. I use 2x3s all the time. Not much difference between a 2x3 and a 2x4 structurally. I use them to save a little weight in my night box lids.

 

[machonachos]

Awesome thanks for the tip Tom! Hopefully will get started on the top this weekend

 

[Kapidolo Farms]

I used 1 x 2 and 1 x 4 as I needed two 'rings' of them for the lid. They worked well, and as Tom points out saving some weight off the lid is nice for the times you pick it up. Some images http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/live-naked-people.126107/page-2#post-1174838

 

[machonachos]

Perfect. Thats exactly what I was going for. Ease of swinging the lid while still being structurally strong. Thanks for the input Will

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I've also used 2x2s for framing up panels with wire mesh.
I find the shape easy to make panels.