Bill McCoy wrote:
> The twist is that the sheeting I've secured is aluminum clad on both
> sides - so it's much stiffer than plain plywood (same principal as SIP
> panels) although quite a bit heavier (about 90 pounds for a 4x8 sheet).
> My guess is that on balance it will require about the same level of
> support and could use a similar approach to insulation.
Yeah that's a little heavy... but I do like the idea aluminum.
> BTW I happen to be in central NH this week through next Monday - Hanover
> area - so if you are getting rolling that fast and wanted some help
> please advise.
While I'm going to try to get one set up before winter fully manifests,
I'm not sure I'll be able to. I may have to wait till spring, myself.
This weekend, I'll be in Kingston, NY doing an 18th century reenactment.
Next week, I'll be working at my computer shop down in Nashua. Feel
free to stop in if you can get south this far (about 15 min. south of
Manchester and 45 min. north of Boston.) Info & directions at
http://www.justworksnh.com
Right now, I'm being delayed by temporary financial shortage...
But I've got a scale mock-up of what I'm planning in my shop. The
business card & scotch tape model tells me that the weak point will be
along the seam between the roof and walls. Along there, it will want to
bow outwards. This can be very likely alleviated by either putting a
strap around the outside, pulling the corners taught inward, or both.
Even with scotch tape & business cards, the pentayurt model weighing a
few grams can hold a couple *pounds*. Color me impressed.
Brian
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