[Domesteading 00189] Re: [Domesteading] Re: Starplate Domes

[Janet Snow]

I did also add bracing to the corners for extra stability.  I was able to do 
the "wall" struts by myself but when it came to raising the struts for the 
roof (those I made 12' long for an overhang), I needed help.  With 2 of us 
it was still difficult to balance everything in place to get the top 
starplate installed.

Janet


>From: "Robert Vance" <naptimeatv at msn.com>
>Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:34:22 -0400
>
>I forgot - there is another fellow, who contacted me about using 15' 
>struts. I wished him well as 12' struts were about my limit without lifting 
>equipment and help. Two friends helped me and I can honestly say that 
>without them, I would probably still be working on it! Janet Snow used 10' 
>struts which to me seem "manageable" for two people, or even one slow-paced 
>careful person! But it does raise the question - what is the limit?? I 
>think that with adequate bracing or even made of metal girders, it would be 
>"Substantial"!
>BobV!
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>   From: Robert Vance<mailto:naptimeatv at msn.com>
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>   Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 9:37 PM
>   Subject: [Domesteading 00186] Re: Domes on piers
>
>
>   Try, 
>http://www.strombergschickens.com<http://www.strombergschickens.com/<http://www.strombergschickens.com%3chttp//www.strombergschickens.com/>> 
>and look for the "Starplate" reference. They suggest 8 to 9' 2x4's but I 
>put up one with 12' 2x6's - apex of each triangle braced and it is solid! 
>One of these days I'll send them photos of it's construction and maybe 
>they'll post them as they have posted another shed that is being used as a 
>cabin.
>   BobV!
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>     Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 2:42 AM
>     Subject: [Domesteading 00179] Re: Domes on piers
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>
>     how/ where did you find the starplates? what is the longest reach for 
>each
>     arm of the star?
>
>
>
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