Ok, so I've been lurking for awhile now, especially after the earthquake. I'm definitely interested in doing this at BM this year, but I think that it's time that the questions which keep popping up should be answered in a single thread, so if you wouldn't mind, bear with me through this and add your input.
1. Its safe to assume that there are supply difficulties getting the insulation panels, correct? Enough difficulties to suggest making a full adoption of other materials. 2. Regarding the cardboard hexacomb, exactly how much is it per 4x8 sheet, and does anyone know of any western US places where an order can actually be placed? 3. Additionally, who has experience with the hexacomb? Is it too hot in the desert? Does it turn into a sweat lodge at 7:30 am? 4. As for covering the hexacomb with an insulating material, what works? How much is it? Space blankets are a big no-no from what I understand, so what are the available options and what's your opinion on how well it would work? 5. I personally feel the tape is a bit ludicrous, both in cost, time, and flammability (not that I have any experience with it). It seems like using metal brackets is a much more elegant, cheap, and safe solution. 6. Speaking of the metal brackets, in your opinion would they work with the hexacomb or other materials? Do you see any reason they shouldn't be the #1 recommendation for building hexayurts? Not just on the playa, it's got to be much easier to get metal brackets to disaster zones than 6 inch wide flammable special order bi-filament tape 7. What about pentayurts? Seems more stable, no? basically I suggest we take all the recent discussions on materials, supplies, designs, windows, air conditioners, guywires, etc, and work on an updated faq. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hexayurt" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt?hl=en.
