Emergency Shelter II from Coroplast

This Instructable is a continuation of http://www.instructables.com/id/Helter-Shelter/  using Coroplast instead of cardboard wardrobe boxes.  Coroplast is a step up in durability since it is plastic and waterproof.  Cost is reasonable at $17 per 4'x10' sheet from local retail.  Coroplast folds easily like corrugated cardboard.  I used a Dremel with a sheet rock cutting tool to slice one side of the Coroplast for easier folding.  Standard Coroplast is not UV resistant, so painting or some other method of protection from the sun will be necessary if used outdoors for more than one season.  UV resistant Coroplast costs more and is special order.

Step 1: Dimensions and Pattern

This structure is designed around 10'x4' sheets.  Each sheet makes 2 sides of this 12 sided structure, so 6 sheets of Coroplast are needed.  A small hole was left in the top for ventilation. 

Comments

[bcavaciuti]

how does it stand up to high winds? coz it looks like it could blow over very easily....guy ropes and pegs wonder how they would attach ? its a good idea though possibly something to develop into for disaster survival victims coz they are in need of a quick semi permanent (i know yours isn't but with a few tweaks mainly to the material it could be) shelter that can be mass produced and shipped in easily

[dome_head]

A base ring made of PVC conduit adds rigidity to the base, and provides a convenient place to tie it off to stakes in the ground. See this instructable of an example:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Fold-up-Playhouse/

[dome_head]

A base ring made of PVC conduit adds rigidity to the base, and provides a convenient place to tie it off to stakes in the ground. See this instructable of an example:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Fold-up-Playhouse/

[plumber4]

Nice little shelter! So many ways I'm sure you can tweak it. The easiest way to cut coroplast is a nice sharp utility knife. I used that as a sign maker all through high school. It makes it easier.

[Lorddrake]

did you use gorilla tape to join the sheets together like you did in the cardboard version or did you use a different method for joining the sheets?

[dome_head]

I used duct tape, because if comes in white and blended with the white coroplast better. Mark

[shakespeare1212]

You might do well to share this on the Open Architechure Network. I just created an account myself. http://openarchitecturenetwork.org/

[dome_head]

Thanks, I will check that out. I need some fresh ideas on where to take these ideas next.

[l8nite]

do an instructable please

[dome_head]

It is very similar to the card board version at
http://www.instructables.com/id/Helter-Shelter/.  After reviewing this one, let me know if you have specific questions. The pattern and material are a little different.  I decided to spend my time working on a dome version rather than repeating instructions in very similar instructables.
Thanks for your interest.