would you really use OSB for the roof?
On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 4:39 PM, Al Razi Masri <[email protected]> wrote: > sorry a corrections. i mean with 12mm (1/2") ply it will weigh 240ish. Osb > is about half the weight > > On 27 September 2011 00:34, 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. 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 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 > > > > -- > 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. > -- -- Fabien (sent from my phone) [email protected] http://www.kempowa.com/PugetSound 425-985-8613 -- 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.
