12-30-2005, 08:17 AM
Thanks for the comments guys. As I say, we like! With it measuring 6'X6'X8' inside its spacy
LOL, Dave I like your choice of name for this unit but the final call isnt mine.
To answer your questions, we used 100% clear silicone to water proof both the top and around the bottom. Its applied in a very thin coat but permeates the fabric on the top and slightly down the sides. We also used silicone around the bottom and slight up the sides, inside and out, to prevent any problem with the fabric freezing to the ice or wicking moisture. Whats more, in the open field areas of the walls we used two coats of spray on water repellent.
As far as head space, theres plenty. I stand nearly 6' and when setting on the built in seat I look out the small side window perfectly with at least 6" between the shell and my head,, I made sure of that in the planning stages,lol...
The door has the largest window.. If you look at the front (at the bottom skirting), you'll note two separations, thats the width of the door (3'). The door is about 5' 6" tall and has two zipper's.
Note that the larger side windows arent at common sight level. This is to provide far more light where its needed in a shanty (at the fishing holes).
Again, thanks for your kind words guys.. It took more effort to get it the way we wanted than we thought it would. Ok, more effort than I thought it would, but it turned out great and we hope to get a lot of use out of it for many years.
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LOL, Dave I like your choice of name for this unit but the final call isnt mine.
To answer your questions, we used 100% clear silicone to water proof both the top and around the bottom. Its applied in a very thin coat but permeates the fabric on the top and slightly down the sides. We also used silicone around the bottom and slight up the sides, inside and out, to prevent any problem with the fabric freezing to the ice or wicking moisture. Whats more, in the open field areas of the walls we used two coats of spray on water repellent.
As far as head space, theres plenty. I stand nearly 6' and when setting on the built in seat I look out the small side window perfectly with at least 6" between the shell and my head,, I made sure of that in the planning stages,lol...
The door has the largest window.. If you look at the front (at the bottom skirting), you'll note two separations, thats the width of the door (3'). The door is about 5' 6" tall and has two zipper's.
Note that the larger side windows arent at common sight level. This is to provide far more light where its needed in a shanty (at the fishing holes).
Again, thanks for your kind words guys.. It took more effort to get it the way we wanted than we thought it would. Ok, more effort than I thought it would, but it turned out great and we hope to get a lot of use out of it for many years.
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