Glad I could be of help Fabien ! On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 5:53 PM, Pichard Kempo Karate < [email protected]> wrote:
> 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. > > -- Alejandro -- 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.
