I really like the idea of using this tape, but I would go for 4" width at least, which as Jason says can only be bought in 12-roll lots. FindTape.com has 50-yard rolls for $13.66 ea. (half the price of 60-yard 6" bifilament tape). Anybody care to share an order?
By my precise calculations, the 8' hexayurt has 394' of edges. 1 roll is 50 yards, so I need 3 rolls. Anybody else? Cheers, Steve On Jul 27, 2010, at 9:26 AM, Jason Payne 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]. > 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. -- [I]t used to be that every village had its idiot, but all he could do was sit in the village square and mutter to himself. With the Internet, all the village idiots now can converse, compare notes and build on each other's mutterings, making them ... global village idiots. -- John Mazor -- 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.
