Newbie yurt building help.

[Wintergreen282]

Just re-reading what I wrote above. I still stand by it. But also have to say I've been listening to naysayers my whole life. They are annoying. Lol. When I can, I ignore them and it's always worked out for me. With your handle Bold__One I applaud you for at least being self-aware. I think most everyone on this forum appreciates a little boldness. So - after all your research - if you think you can do this, you should. And share what you learn. I think most of us would be happy with your success and not say "I told you so" should you have set backs or decide you have to readjust. With the (very notable) exception of the respectable "yurt selling" companies, I think most of us are doing a fair amount of winging it. Just do your homework and understand how much modern yurt structures rely on engineering, how much real world variables of wind and snow need to be considered, how heavy the roof is should it come down. My naysayers are all about my safety. I also care about my own safety, it's just I'm sometimes willing to risk things to live my life - and also believe their idea of risk is often overblown. I do apology for the McYurt dig. I couldn't help myself. So sorry. To each his own. One last note... Multiple smaller yurts may work out for you better than one large one - on a lot of levels. Whatever (personal!) risks you take on - and whatever you end up doing - I support you and hope to hear more about it. Best of luck! Truly.