From: j.o.hill (johill_at_domeplans.com)
Date: 07/10/02
Message-ID: <3D2CF8AA.8090800@domeplans.com> Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 20:16:58 -0700 From: "j.o.hill" <johill_at_domeplans.com> Subject: Re: continous raw stock for domes
Weyerhaeuser routinely sells OSB to manufactures in its parent size, 24'
x 8' with the grain running the long way. The difficulty is that if
you're working alone, you'll need an order of 340 sheets minimum. That
translates to approximately 31 units of materiel. If you piggyback with
another end user though, like a RV maker or a manufactured home builder,
it's possible to get that minimum way down. The details of shipping and
opportunity for partners will vary with your location. To get the
particulars, you can call the Weyerhaeuser Structurwood Sales Center at
800-463-9378 or email Kathy Carlson at kathy.carlson_at_weyerhaeuser.com
and give her your location.
J & D Goldman wrote:
>
>The problem (or perception thereof) of waste material in dome
>constructions is well known to most readers of this list. You cut
>triangles from a 4x8 rectangle and you have, at best, a clever method
>of utilizing the pieces, at worst, pure waste.
>
>One remedy that has been discussed is the use of raw material from the
>mill that is more compatible with dome construction, that is,
>something better than 4x8 sheets. For example, if you needed a large
>number of triangles about 48 inches in height, you could buy OSB that
>is 48 inches wide and 24 feet long.
>