I meant "Tarp!" not "Taro" On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 9:26 AM, Jason Payne <[email protected]>wrote:
> Taro, yes, of course. I forgot to say that. Thank you. I think I will use > the cheaper 0.45 tent pegs for the tarp then. I try to refrain from rebar, > considering the harm it may cause others. It just seems like a bigger hassle > to use rebar, and then have to cover up the ends with foam, plastic bottles, > or whatever else. > > For those of you looking to tape the edges with foil tape, my experience > with the Home Depot stuff was poor. It did not stick well. So I ordered this > stuff... > JVCC AF12 Economy Aluminum Foil Tape > and it sticks *extremely* well... to the foil side, and OK to the > material. Unfortunately, you can only order the 2" wide in low quantities, > and I have 1.5" panels. I ordered it because of the adhesive it uses, here > is a description... > > [Offer excellent performance, especially for applications in temperatures > less than 40°F and greater then 120°F. It provides excellent clarity, has > high shear strength, is usually more permanent/durable even when exposed to > moisture, and it ages well over extended periods in fluorescent and > sunlight. Since it remains clear for the life of the application and does > not yellow over time it is ideal for applications such as sealing white > cartons. While it has good initial adhesion it does take 24-48 hours to cure > and to achieve its maximum bond strength (has gradual adhesion buildup). > Another difference between hot melt rubber and acrylic adhesive is if you > fold tape over making the two adhesive sides touch the acrylic adhesive will > remain attached to the carrier (e.g. paper, film) while a hot melt adhesive > will stick to itself and pull off of the carrier. It is the best choice for > clarity, UV resistance and aging characteristics] > > It definitely "cured overnight, just like it says. > > Honestly though, when you figure in time, if I had to do things over, I > would just use the 6"filament tape. > > > > On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 8:04 AM, Ray Kornele <[email protected]>wrote: > >> There are 74'of seams in a standard hexayurt. >> >> KrazyKorny (Krazy, not stupid) >> >> >> >> >> On Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 10:44 PM, peach <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I'm seeing some conflicting info on this. >>> >> >> -- >> 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]<hexayurt%[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.
