Hi folks! I'm a long time builder.. have done domes, yurts, cubes, and so on, and have been to BRC a few times. I haven't done a Hexayurt yet, however after reading many posts and etc on the topic, i feel like I understand the structure well enough to pose a possibility for edge connecting that would be reusable and inexpensive.
Window cord cleats. :) Line the edges with glued 1/4" plywood strips, perhaps 1.5" wide, on both sides of the panel. Make sure they are over each other.. i.e. the top one would be inset the distance of the bevel. Now you screw in the window cleats with through bolts. How many is an exercise left up to the reader, but they should all be the same distance apart so all panels match up properly. The through bolts will add strength to the structure as well. On the inside, attach two cords, one to each top cleat. lace them up horizontally, and then diagonally down to the next pair. Repeat. Cleat off at the bottom with a half hitch. On the outside, use whatever method you deem fit to weather proof the seams (could use less expensive, non structural tape to do this) and then lace them up like above. What do you think\? -- 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.
