The tape is definitely not a Tyvek clone. Tyvec is a non-woven material, fibers that are shot out into layers, then heat laminated into sheets. I'm not sure what the base material. This tape is a very thick film (for a tape), though all of the documentation says "proprietary". The adhesive is urethane based, I believe. It's definitely gooey. So it seals around nails, when they are driven through.
Anyway, I see what you mean about staggering. I could have set up a preferential path for rupture. Hopefully the tape adds back some strength, and I'll make sure that the top edge is well taped, so no flexure initiates up there. On Sunday, August 18, 2013 2:04:12 AM UTC-5, Charlie Staley wrote: > > I wanted to have fun with my build. I just finished my first H13, the > semi-finished sub structures. Hopefully it goes together. > I have been using some 3M flashing tape. A little stretchier than I > anticipated, but extremely aggressive tack, and good strength. But some > wrinkly joints, particularly with a lone builder. > > > Anyway, I ripped some colored acrylic sheets to 1 inch wide. Then made a > cutting jig to the size of the sheet edges to run my blade along. > Use a propane torch to smooth the cut acrylic edges. This doesn't take > long. I torched the edges in just as much time as it took to cut them. > You will see the rough surface turn glassy, and you're done. The acrylic > will warp with the heat, but mostly settles back down to flat. > This allows the acrylic to pass the light through more easily. > > I cut my slots with the jig, then used the jig (it was plywood, 1/4 inch, > same thickness as the acrylic) to force out the cut slot. > Slipped the acrylic in, then applied crystal clear packing tape. Many > brands available. Most are UV tolerant for packages that may be exposed to > weather. > > By day, some cool colored lights. By night, leave the lantern blinking, > and the yurt calls you home..... > > I taped both sides. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hexayurt" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
