To reiterate, with bevelled edges you could put a material onto the edges that was "sticky" like butyl rubber (or something less expensive) that would seal up most of the edges. You could likely then use cheaper tape to cover over vertices to insure a seal.. or not. Use the regular tape, but in far less quantity. Thnen you are only left with how to anchor it down, but that could be done with a rope loop over the top.
On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 11:11 AM, Alyssa Royse <[email protected]> wrote: > Seems like, for stability, you could use the thin metal stuff that is used > for clean edges on drywall corners in home construction. It's angled and > pre-punched with holes that you would lace. it is one piece, so if you had > it inside and out, it would make a secure closure. > > cheaper and easier than tape, and i would think very easy and at least as > secure. of course, then you wouldn't be waterproof / dustproof anymore. > *____________________ > Personal Pontifications *@ Alyssa Royse.com<http://alyssaroyse.wordpress.com/> > *Tiny Tidbits on Twitter* @alyssaroyse <http://twitter.com/alyssaroyse> > > On May 2, 2011, at 8:03 AM, Richard Ginn wrote: > > Any waterproof material laced against the seam might be waterproof enough > and stay in place, doesn't even have to be tape? > > Stacking with raised cleats might work if the edges were staggered inset > like so: > > =----- > =----- > =----- > =----- > > Or drill all the way through and lace up the eyelets just like shoes, with > one person inside and another outside. > > Thanks! Lacing is a fine idea. Maybe laced up plywood would be very > strong too. > > On Sun, May 1, 2011 at 11:03 PM, KrazyKyngeKorny < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> More cost effective, and easier to stack, put slats on both sides, and >> drill holes opposite slats. Then, run clothes rope through the holes >> in adjacent panels,k and tie together. >> >> On Apr 10, 7:58 pm, Zig <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >> > 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. >> >> > > -- > 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. > -- 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.
