I'm currently constructing my H13, and I've got a few questions. First of all, regarding the walls, is there a reason that the base can't be assembled as one piece instead of 2? I'm trying to limit the amount of taping that will be required on the playa, and figured it would be easier to simply add another tight hinge to connect the panels together. I know that having them separate allows you to sandwich the roof pieces in between them for transport, but that's not that important for me with how we're packing. Also, regarding dou's semi- folding roof design, what are your thoughts Vinay? I know structural integrity comes from how everything is taped together, and I don't know if having the roof triangles with tight hinges folding inwards instead of outwards on the flat surfaces would cause any loss of strength, and if it did, if that could be easily solved by simply taping the inside of the seem as well during setup. And then my last question, which seems to get very little attention (or maybe I just failed to look hard enough x]) is what is the best way in which to build a door for an h13? I'm at a cross between wanting to use the 8 foot side of the yurt for a full sized door, or for just more headroom while inside. If I put the door on one of the 4 foot sides, I know I would gain more structural integrity since I would be able to stretch a single piece of tape all the way around the yurt where the roof meets the walls, and would actually have more usable headroom inside since the side with the headroom could actually have things positioned next to it instead of having to leave it clear for the doorway. But either way, I don't know the best way to build the door. Do I cut out the full door then tape it back on with a tight hinge? Do I need a sill at the bottom and if so, what should I make it out of? What do you use as a clasp to keep the door shut? and is an inward or outward swinging door better? I'm installing a swamp cooler as well, so I'll have outward pressure. Any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks!
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