I have finally found a local supplier who carries Thermax HD (my building site is in the upper peninsula of Michigan). He stocks the 2" thickness and can order other sizes as needed. I have a few questions for those with experience - please feel free to reply in detail here or just point me to the appropriate URL if you have one:
1. Is there an "ideal" thickness of Thermax HD to use? I will have significant snow loads to deal with in the winter and the more insulation I can get, the better. But the 2" boards are already $53 each and sound like they will be more than a handful to manipulate on site. 2. Given the inevitability of LOTS of snow, should I necessarily use the Pentayurt design? Or will the greater rigidity of Thermax HD allow me to use a regular Hexayurt? 3. Are there more weatherproof seam-sealing solutions than using tape or will the tape withstand repeat exposure to cold and wet? If the tape won't withstand such exposure, how have others protected it from the elements? 4. I happen to have a concrete slab already in place where I plan to build this... Any suggestions on anchoring? I have a friend who is well-versed in conventional building techniques, so I know that he can help me drill the slab and put in anchors - just tie to these instead of using stakes, etc.? 5. Has anyone experimented with combining the increased strength of OSB with Thermax HD? That is, still using the Thermax in a structural role rather than only as insulation? If these questions seem trivial, please realize that I have many ideas of my own about each one but I would prefer - whenever possible - to hear the advice and learn of the experiences of those who have gone before me. I haven't found detailed answers to any of these on the web, but if you have a URL that I haven't found you are more than welcome to send it to me along with the standard, "RTFM!". Thanks! Regards, Robert -- 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.
