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yurting

Membrane Roofing for sleeping or visitor's hut detached off grid unit.

yurting
10 years ago
In our warm latitude, this seems to be practical and an affordable way to create a weatherproof roof in any shape which may have gutters for rain catchment as contiguous in the roof shape. I am having success with chicken-wire or screen mesh to carry a canvas or cotton sheet over the shape...then coating once inside and twice outside with a 50/50 "lat-cem" mixture [latex exterior paint and cement powder with enough water to resemble cake frosting]. Allow a day to dry between layers. May add some sand to final top coat. It's great to build this on the ground and easily hoist it onto the upright supports with a friend or two. The weight is surprisingly small and durability in high winds and heavy rain storms is excellent. Proper attachment to supports is the key.