I think the metal brackets will cut into the soft materials. That's part of the logic of using tape - spreads the load across a much wider area, means you avoid point loading on soft materials.
Vinay On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 6:48 PM, Spiral Syzygy <[email protected]> wrote: > If anyone makes a yurt with metal brackets and foam boards, please be > sure to update the list and let us know how it went. I'm really > interested in this but I still have half a case of tape to use up > before I feel comfortable experimenting with anything else > > Thanks! > Spiral > > On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 12:15 PM, Joseph <[email protected]> wrote: >> 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. >> >> > > -- > 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. > > -- Vinay Gupta Free Science and Engineering in the Global Public Interest http://guptaoption.com/map - social project connection map http://hexayurt.com - free/open next generation human sheltering http://hexayurt.com/plan - the whole systems, big picture vision http://bit.ly/flucode - please follow the Flu Code if you are in a flu-effected area. It protects us all. Gizmo Project VOIP : (USA) 775-743-1851 Skype/Gizmo/Gtalk/AIM: hexayurt Twitter: @hexayurt http://twitter.com/hexayurt UK Cell : +44 (0) 795 425 3533 / USA VOIP (+1) 775-743-1851 "If it doesn't fit, force it." -- 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.
