Lindsay, 1) Hinge with tape, definitely. Arrange so walls and roof sections fold up. 2) Friction will keep the door(s) closed. The main problem is hinging it sturdily while keeping it able to fold flat. Also: handles to open and close. 3) two "windows" filled with furnace filters. 4) Two people can erect it in a pinch (but not a wind); three will be plenty, especially if you've hinged for unfolding and erection (think about it). Erect the walls and the roof separately, then put them together. 5) Don't worry about dust sealage at the bottom. Anchor it down properly and it's a non-issue. The door is a much bigger challenge. 6) You didn't ask, but bevel your edges: 15° between the roof panels, 30° between roof and walls and between wall panels. Cover the edges with foil tape.
Bonus tip: monofilament (fishing line) under joints that need to be separated for teardown will make you weep with joy. Finally: do a dry run on local asphalt before heading out, including your ground tarp, on which you will MARK THE CORNERS WITH A SHARPIE. You can thank me later. Hope this helps. PS Yes it`s a perfect setup. building a yurt is the smartest Playa move you've ever made. Cheers, Steve Upstill >From my Android phone on T-Mobile. The first nationwide 4G network. ----- Reply message ----- From: "Colorado_Althea" <[email protected]> To: "hexayurt" <[email protected]> Subject: [hexayurt] Hinges and windows questions and a possible dust solution Date: Tue, Jan 10, 2012 6:39 pm Hi everyone!!! I am the handy girl in my group so I have decided to tackle to hexayurt for our shelter needs. I am thinking for 3 girls this is a pretty perfect set up. I do have a few questions though before I get started and and maybe one suggestion. So my first question, is it better to "hinge" the pieces together with tape or should you use real hinges? Second, what is the best way to help the door latch closed? Third, windows or NO windows? Finally do you think three girls could get this up by themselves? I did have one suggestion for a dust barrier when it comes to the floors. I made several very long tubes stuffed with beads and cotton to act a a draft stop to go all the way around the inside where the walls meet the ground. It should work, it keeps the cold air out of my house. Thanks for all of your help in advance!!!! Lindsay -- 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.
