Alejandro, this one http://files.howtolivewiki.com/hexayurt_in_haiti_v1.1.pdf is basically what I want to do, with 8X6ft panels and a real structure because on my mountain we have a LOT of wind in the summer. Thanks for all the links, I did not think of the insect proofing the wood, and I will be on a ridge of a forest.
-- fabien On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 4:36 PM, Alejandro <[email protected]> wrote: > Fabien, from what I've read, beveling was necessary for polyiso foam > panels that were not using the "Camp Danger" hinge technique. It seems > at least in theory, that they could be very useful for plywood, though > I'm just guessing to be honest. > > More importantly, there are several hexayurt links specifically about > plywood, here are a few: > > http://hexayurt.com/#ewbplywood > > http://www.appropedia.org/Hexayurt_Plywood > > http://math2033.uark.edu/wiki/index.php/Hexayurt > > http://files.howtolivewiki.com/hexayurt_in_haiti_v1.1.pdf > > I built an H13 at BM this year, I suspect it would be a very nice > design in plywood. > > Good luck, and please post pictures and/or video of your build! > > -Alejandro > > > On Sep 26, 4:09 pm, 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. > > -- -- 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.
