Hi Fabien, This link might be helpful http://blog.opensourceecology.org/2008/09/hexayurt-construction/
On 27 September 2011 00:47, LaRahna <[email protected]> wrote: > The roof if wood is heavy. We had about 8 people and we constructed lift > T's for the interior lifting and put scaffolding on the outside of the > structure. The weight is a real concern...falling roof panels on the heads > of willing volunteers. not cool! > > Live life fully today! > LaRahna > > > On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 7:34 PM, Al Razi Masri <[email protected]>wrote: > >> 1 - dunno >> 2 - With 18mm(3/4") ply the roof will weigh 240kg (508lbs). OSB might be >> preferable. We normally use 18ish people. >> 3- never stood on one so i can't vouch for the roof strength. >> >> I've only seen ply constructions that heavily modify the original design >> for a number of reasons. for example, the walls are pulled in a bit so rain >> can run off. and the two side of the roof overlapping a bit. Some of these >> are quick fixes for the disaster relief effort but some are necessary. >> >> The standard plywood/OSB build with all mods can be seen >> here<http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=ab1e2b545e05ba6919cdfa1d5f3e3e8a>. >> However I'm sure if you used steel brackets and fixed it together with bolts >> most of these modifications, especially the ones that resulted because of >> the overlap in the roof panels, can be reversed. >> >> Also for snow the >> pentayurt<http://vinay.howtolivewiki.com/blog/hexayurt/pentayurt-hexayurt-for-snow-areas-331>is >> recomended >> >> >> >> On 27 September 2011 00:09, Pichard Kempo Karate < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hello Hexayurters :D >>> >>> this year I had an hexayurt on the playa and now I want to build one >>> made of 2X4, plywood, with real weather protection such as tyvex, >>> shingles, etc... >>> >>> Overall it is not that complicated, build 8 framed walls that are 8ft >>> long by 6ft width, 2X4 beams spaced 16 inches. >>> Same thing with the roof, pre fabricate and put the shingles on it >>> then assemble it on the spot. >>> >>> Now here are the questions :D >>> >>> 1- How do you square off the walls? Do you slant the 2X4 inward in >>> order to have a tight fit? >>> 2- How do you put the roof on the top of the walls??? It's has to >>> weight a LOT more than insulation panels! >>> 3- Will the roof be strong enough for me to climb on the top of it in >>> order to put the tar paper and shingles? >>> >>> I am sure that I will have more questions later, right now I will be >>> looking for google sketchup plans to start with :D >>> >>> Oh and the hexayurt will be a permanent structure on my 40acres, >>> sitting on a deck and at 3800ft of elevation so I also have to think >>> of the snow weight! Metal roof anyone? >>> >>> Thanks!! -- Fabien >>> >>> -- >>> 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. >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Al Razi Masri >> 07810004340 >> >> -- >> 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. > -- Al Razi Masri 07810004340 -- 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.
