Re: [hexayurt] Re: To Vinay- RE: Cement-Coated Polyiso models

2012-07-22 Thread Vinay Gupta
I've never done the concrete hexayurt thing. It's always been an idea, looks like a pretty straight forwards application of ferrocement techniques, but I've never done ferrocement either! Bit beyond my practical skills as a builder. I'd be very, very happy to see somebody give it a try. Migh

[hexayurt] Re: To Vinay- RE: Cement-Coated Polyiso models

2012-07-20 Thread Phil Dirt
I made six gussets bent at 60ยบ for the ridge (2) and where the roof meets the walls (4). I used the preformed "W" bend galvanized flashing material left over from a roofing job, but you could buy the sheet metal at any lumber yard or home improvement store. This allowed me to drill and cut a sl

[hexayurt] Re: To Vinay- RE: Cement-Coated Polyiso models

2012-04-08 Thread ken winston caine
Should add one more question: Assuming you were using a (cemented-over) sandbag foundation ring (instead of a footer), how would (or do) you tie the yurts down? What securely holds them in place and keeps them from losing their footing while being buffeted by high winds? (Or same question if you