OK the H13 I had seen but never built. That is amazing. I am making it happen. Thanks!
On Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:52:55 AM UTC-7, Gibbon wrote: > > Agreed, R+Heatshield is fantastic. If I used any other material I would > coat it with Kilz and perhaps another layer of aluminum tape. Small, thin > strong, light...i considered a used cardboard box reinforced with something > or other. If I can get the roof rack going I should be set. > > > On Wednesday, August 15, 2012 5:34:30 AM UTC-7, Alejandro wrote: >> >> Hexacomb is a possibility. It's just not as easy to find as polyiso. >> And I don't know that it has a foil outer layer. I'm guessing it doesn't, >> which means it's not ideal in case it rains. To be prepared for rain, >> you'd probably have to tape the outside with foil tape I imagine. >> >> As per the Hexayurt Playa webpage ( >> http://www.appropedia.org/Hexayurt_playa), hexacomb apparently also >> needs an additional insulating layer, as in and of itself, it seems to be >> insufficient for insulation purposes. >> R+Heatshield <http://insul.net/prod_heatshield.html> is specifically >> mentioned to be used in conjunction with hexacomb. >> >> Also mentioned are Coroplast or Triplewall corrugated cardboard. But >> again, I'm guessing they too will not withstand rain on their own. >> >> Personally, I think 1" polyiso is the way to go. I built an H13 with >> Rmax. Light, sufficiently strong, and great R factor to weight ratio, plus >> it already comes with an outer foil layer (which reflects sunlight away as >> well as resisting rain). >> >> -Alejandro >> >> >> On Tue, Aug 14, 2012 at 11:18 PM, nutrapuppy <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Is there a proven super light, strong alternate choice for panels? I am >>> attempting to make a folding Hexyurt to haul in a Honda Fit. Any ideas? >>> Thanks, >>> Gibbon >>> >>> -- >>> 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 Moreno S. >> GreenMBA, Dominican University of California >> Cell (415) 578-8731 >> LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandromorenos> >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hexayurt" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/hexayurt/-/NYRdz6G6D04J. 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.
