On Feb 9, 1:54 pm, Chris Phoenix <[email protected]> wrote: > Why are space blankets a no-no?
Because they're made of mylar and mylar, being mainly a plastic, burns. The MSDS is here: http://msds.dupont.com/msds/pdfs/EN/PEN_09004a2f8002e2ed.pdf While not exactly "ka-blooey" kind of burns, it is made of polyester and will melt and sputter and make nasty gasses which you do not want to be breathing in. > > 7. What about pentayurts? Seems more stable, no? >From my models, the roofs are significantly more stable, but may need to be secured to the ground in use if made from light materials. The roof of a Pentayurt *may* need additional support to bear heavier snow loads, but overall seems extremely solid. NB: This is all from a model 1/12 scale. I have not yet tried building one full sized. Yet. > > basically I suggest we take all the recent discussions on materials, > > supplies, designs, windows, air conditioners, guywires, etc, and work > > on an updated faq. Excellent idea. I'd also like to propose some additions to the FAQ/Hexayurt site on Appropedia: 1. A Consolidated "instruction sheet" in PDF format which puts all the info that is up there into a brief (1-3 pp) instruction sheet. 2. A label for completed Hexayurts similar to http://www.appropedia.org/File:HYPanel2pic.PNG but incorporating a "No Flames" sign. Basically, with 1 & 2, I'm thinking about a small, pictorial info packet which can be sent with building materials to show people how to build the structures they need and including a sign people can post on the entrance of their yurt. Just a thought. Brian -- 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.
