Beveled edges are subject to dings on transport and construction. Stick with the 6" filament stuff. It is money well spent. Our 8ft wall, 3 sleep node Yurt will be on the Playa for the 3rd season at Camp Overkill http://coolpoolmedia.zenfolio.com/bm10campoverkill/h32c4cd46#h32c4cd46
On Tue, May 3, 2011 at 12:29 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: > Today's Topic Summary > > Group: http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt/topics > > - 8 foot door question, and beveling > edges<#12fb6b0f5784d5c8_group_thread_0>[1 Update] > - Hello! (and an idea for a new way to replace The > Tape)<#12fb6b0f5784d5c8_group_thread_1>[5 Updates] > > Topic: 8 foot door question, and beveling > edges<http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt/t/3b4ecac24d692644> > > Jason Payne <[email protected]> May 02 09:55PM -0700 > ^<#12fb6b0f5784d5c8_digest_top> > > You say it is better... but why? Neat and novel, yeah. > > The other model I posted a link to is Playa tested, and it looks > sturdier, > especially for the high Playa winds. > > > > > > Topic: Hello! (and an idea for a new way to replace The > Tape)<http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt/t/77735fdc58665f6b> > > Alyssa Royse <[email protected]> May 02 08:11AM -0700 > ^<#12fb6b0f5784d5c8_digest_top> > > 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 > Tiny Tidbits on Twitter @alyssaroyse > > On May 2, 2011, at 8:03 AM, Richard Ginn wrote: > > > > > > Timothy Balcer <[email protected]> May 02 11:57AM -0400 > ^<#12fb6b0f5784d5c8_digest_top> > > 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. > > > > > > Spiral Syzygy <[email protected]> May 02 11:20AM -0500 > ^<#12fb6b0f5784d5c8_digest_top> > > Gorilla tape over the beveled edges may work in that respect. It's > rather thick and rubbery. > > > > > > Timothy Balcer <[email protected]> May 02 12:24PM -0400 > ^<#12fb6b0f5784d5c8_digest_top> > > Hmm.. but not "sticky" per se.. would have to test that out. I would > feel > more comfie with known weatherproofing materials. :) > > > > > > Ray Kornele <[email protected]> May 02 09:26AM -0700 > ^<#12fb6b0f5784d5c8_digest_top> > > What about metal flashing, and liquid nails? > > KrazyKyngeKorny (Krazy, not stupid) > > > > > > -- > 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. > -- Scott Geller 29 Barkley Cr. Fort Myers, Florida 33901 814 W. Bleeker St. D-3 Aspen, Colorado 81611 239-872-5882 cel 239-275-8222 office 970-925-1715 aspen AIM: [email protected] -- 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.
