HexaFrame MK1

[KK]

*drumroll*

Announcing HexaFrame MK1:

HexaFrame 2012 - KK - Picasa Web Albums - http://bit.ly/T5k9CZ

This is a high strength 2x4 lumber frame for foam board (or other) sheathing.
A full Trimble Sketchup 8 model file will be released shortly.
The Sketchup file is a *real* architectural style drawing, not a low detail cartoon.

As this is a public domain design, no free building support is provided.
The basic elements are all there to customize as *you* see fit.

Feel free to ask questions...I'll provide a little more detail when the Sketchup file goes live.

KK

[Gavin Harkness]

Nice work.

[KK]

On Saturday, September 1, 2012 11:15:17 PM UTC-6, Gavin Harkness wrote:

Nice work.

Thanks!

Model is up now on Sketchup 3D Warehouse.
Have at it....

KK

[KK]

Thanks!  Well, now they can.

The base deck is designed to bolt together in sections. Easy to transport.
You could use all  2x8's in it if you were never planning on taking it apart.

This is actually version two of a HexaFrame. I've got a much cooler version.
People only understand 2x4's though. So this one is for them.
A 2x4 version is more trouble to insulate and has many thermal bridging issues just like a normal house.
Foam board covering takes care of a lot of the issues though.

I may build this one first for a friend. Just to do one in 2x4.
Will be sheathed in concrete coated blue/pink foam boards.
Not the Thermax moisture absorbing ones or the cheap white styro stuff.

Did OSE ever get any decent accommodations onsite?
The stuff I've seen in the videos looks real rough.


On Monday, September 3, 2012 9:38:23 AM UTC-6, thejaymo wrote:

this is awesome.

i wonder if people with permanent outdoor plywood hexayurts might consider using one of these bases? - i know OSE have one.

[KK]

New Sketchup model file up:

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=e68ef0d8aacda612fcbb44107e13de0d

Slight fixes. Sept 03 2012 version.