Bob Rowlands
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Shannon liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : How long in a yurtTotally off topic. IMO Mongolian women are singularly the most beautiful women on the planet. No makeup whatsoever and they are absolutely beautiful.Liked On: 12-22-2017, 05:51 PM
Posted On: 08-30-2017, 11:34 PMShannon liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : How long in a yurtYurts are perfect for nomads. Folks that can get by without running water, and electricity, and a simple kitchen and bathroom, are very few and far between in the U.S. Plus, houses hold their value,...Liked On: 12-22-2017, 05:51 PM
Posted On: 08-30-2017, 07:23 PMShannon liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : How long in a yurtI had my 16'er up for 4+ years. Didn't live in it. Nor would I care to. As a young single guy it would be OK for a while. Most people want out of a yurt and into their new home, after a year or...Liked On: 12-22-2017, 05:50 PM
Posted On: 08-30-2017, 07:13 PMAlbert Mongol Ail liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Insulation advice for Southern Ontario, Canada.There was a young man from Czech that posted here quite a bit a couple years ago. Knecht had problems with mold in his yurt last I heard and then he abruptly disappeared from this place. Too bad.Liked On: 12-14-2017, 11:16 AM
Posted On: 12-12-2017, 09:57 AMOld Man Oldman liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : New Manufacturer and SponsorGood luck to you guys. And thanks for sponsoring the forum.Liked On: 10-23-2017, 10:33 AM
Posted On: 09-27-2017, 07:02 PMSurely Yurts - Steve liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : building a yurt for the winter...OK last point. It is good design to angle the side jambs of the door frame so the follow the curve of your yurt wall. This is another mistake I made. I suggest NOT making the jambs square to the...Liked On: 10-17-2017, 08:16 AM
Posted On: 10-16-2017, 07:59 PMSurely Yurts - Steve liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : building a yurt for the winter...I used 1.25" 1/4-20 carriage bolts and nylok nuts on my laths. I had washers between the laths to keep the painted laths from sticking, but that was a BIG mistake. No matter where I torqued the nuts,...Liked On: 10-17-2017, 08:13 AM
Posted On: 10-16-2017, 07:36 PMCorvi&Alexis2018 liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Insulation questions...Permanent yurt in Burleson County Texas...You have a good attitude. Building a yurt isn't easy, but, it is doable for someone with basic skills that has a good plan, and a positive 'can do, and WILL do.' attitude. Best to you.Liked On: 10-12-2017, 05:05 AM
Posted On: 10-11-2017, 06:41 PMburttheyurt liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Insulation questions...Permanent yurt in Burleson County Texas...Good positive posts. It's my opinion that success in a project is directly correlated to how folks apply themselves to their endeavor. 'The power of positive thinking." goes a long way towards...Liked On: 10-11-2017, 09:44 AM
Posted On: 10-11-2017, 09:37 AMCorvi&Alexis2018 liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Tips for building a yurtCopy and paste: clan yama kaminari-home Click on 'make it' in the left column. Study the yurt build. Before you even begin to attempt building a yurt, you need to have a very thorough...Liked On: 10-10-2017, 07:28 PM
Posted On: 02-07-2017, 07:17 PMCorvi&Alexis2018 liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Tips for building a yurtI also had the same problem. This is how I solved it. Make a tension cable that is the circumferential length of your yurt. Get the circumference plus two feet. Install cable clamps so that you have...Liked On: 10-10-2017, 07:25 PM
Posted On: 06-09-2015, 11:36 PMJafo liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : My Three & Five Year Pacific Yurt ReviewPaint is a much better protector of wood vs clear coat. This isn't jmo. I have read long term test report where a man in OK finished wood with several clear finishes and oil based paint. He then left...Liked On: 10-07-2017, 12:10 PM
Posted On: 10-07-2017, 11:44 AMWintergreen282 liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Repairing a tear in yurt sidewallHere's a bombproof repair. Pro raft companies use this stuff on their rafts. I've used many tubes of the stuff over the years and it is STRONG adhesive. Get a couple tubes of 'Aquaseal' urethane...Liked On: 09-29-2017, 03:58 AM
Posted On: 09-27-2017, 07:17 PMYurterRT liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Wood Stove RecommendationI know enough to know I don't know jack. :DLiked On: 09-18-2017, 12:10 PM
Posted On: 09-13-2017, 10:35 PMWintergreen282 liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Cost for platform (and deck)?Once again, I have to say, regardless of how great they are, keep in mind a yurt is a tent, not a house. Not even kinda slightly close to a house. A solid wall 'yurt' with panelized framed walls,...Liked On: 09-08-2017, 04:12 PM
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