Do you guys think an Hexayurt with 3/4" walls will be good enough (assuming just a very basic swamp cooler and fan - no A/C)?
Will/Won't isolate me from the heat well enough?
Hexayurt with 3/4" walls
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Sure, will be plenty cool.
Problem is it may collapse with the first wind storm.
3/4 thick is a bit wimpy.
Problem is it may collapse with the first wind storm.
3/4 thick is a bit wimpy.
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burner von braun
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Re: Hexayurt with 3/4" walls
I'd be more concerned about the structural integrity, especially if you're building any of the larger sized yurts like the H-12. You are using boards made of 'polyiso' material right?
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Re: Hexayurt with 3/4" walls
not in a decent wind. 1" thick minimum for structural integrity like BvB said for the smaller models 1.5" is even better for full size yurts. I know the panels are more expensive, but what is the cost savings when it crumples on day 2?
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Even if I anchor it by rope halo to 6 rebars? Maybe I'll use the PVC-tape-loop technique instead...
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burner von braun
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Re: Hexayurt with 3/4" walls
The thing is mindbomb, the boards themselves, at only 3/4" thickness, could snap or buckle in the wind.
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Zachwilliams
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Re: Hexayurt with 3/4" walls
I use the 6' stretch design with 3/4" walls and have had no problems.
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Thanks for the reassurance @zachwilliams - was it also naturally cool and nice inside? or do you run an A/C?
OK, will bring my tent as well as this yurt, just for backup I guess..
OK, will bring my tent as well as this yurt, just for backup I guess..
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Zachwilliams
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Re: Hexayurt with 3/4" walls
[quote="mindbomb"]Thanks for the reassurance @zachwilliams - was it also naturally cool and nice inside? or do you run an A/C?
OK, will bring my tent as well as this yurt, just for backup I guess..[/quote]
Your welcome.
It was naturally cooler, however unless you have some type of cooling mechanism; swamp cooler, A/C, or fan(s), it will heat up during the day. I use the figjam swamp cooler design, and 4" cargo straps across in two locations for anchoring. Additionally since the 6' stretch is shaped somewhat aerodynamically, I face the pointed side of the yurt to the predominate wind direction of Southwest, and park my car behind it and have a monkey hut for my front. Again; my experience is with the 6' stretch, larger yurt styles may warrant the additional thickness for better stability.
Hope that helps.
OK, will bring my tent as well as this yurt, just for backup I guess..[/quote]
Your welcome.
It was naturally cooler, however unless you have some type of cooling mechanism; swamp cooler, A/C, or fan(s), it will heat up during the day. I use the figjam swamp cooler design, and 4" cargo straps across in two locations for anchoring. Additionally since the 6' stretch is shaped somewhat aerodynamically, I face the pointed side of the yurt to the predominate wind direction of Southwest, and park my car behind it and have a monkey hut for my front. Again; my experience is with the 6' stretch, larger yurt styles may warrant the additional thickness for better stability.
Hope that helps.