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Forum: Building a Yurt 08-09-2016, 04:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,243
Posted By Joe Chapman
Re: Need help with insulation for cold climate

Yes, get that floor well insulated if raised. Cover gaps around the door, breathable material but most importantly, a good stove and lots of seasoned fuel.
Forum: Yurt Living 03-26-2014, 03:17 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 33,684
Posted By Joe Chapman
Re: How's Your Yurt Handling The Cold?

Here's where I got my 16' (5 metre) yurt from: Introduction - Yurt Specialists -Makers & Suppliers of traditional Yurts (http://www.yurtspecialists.com/)

Here's my stove:...
Forum: Yurt Living 02-09-2014, 06:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 26,410
Posted By Joe Chapman
Re: Insulation for full time living in Uk

For the water problem you just need to stick Fabsil on the canvas at least once a year, especially on the side that gets most sun as the UV wears it away. £22 for 5 litres from ebay, 2 of those cans...
Forum: Yurt Living 02-09-2014, 06:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 26,410
Posted By Joe Chapman
Re: Yurt Insulation for full time living in Uk

I live in my yurt in Oxford. I've got sheep felt for insulation and a Windy Smithy Louis Ranger. It gets too hot sometimes. Lots of thick rugs or carpet on the floor is a good idea too. This winter...
Forum: Yurt Living 02-09-2014, 06:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,676
Posted By Joe Chapman
Re: At the yurt

Nice! I wish my yurt was out in the middle of nowhere but that's difficult in England. Some snow would be better than having Atlantic storms constantly dumped on me by the jet stream too!
Forum: Yurt Living 01-12-2014, 06:30 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 33,684
Posted By Joe Chapman
Re: How's Your Yurt Handling The Cold?

What are you using for insulation?
Forum: Yurt Living 01-02-2014, 07:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,264
Posted By Joe Chapman
Re: Wind and yurt!

I've survived nearly 2 years and several 90 + MPH winds including some of the worst storms on record. My yurt has never been tied down.

It gets really scary, sometimes what I imagine being on a...
Forum: Yurt Living 01-02-2014, 07:20 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 33,684
Posted By Joe Chapman
Re: How's Your Yurt Handling The Cold?

My location is Oxford, England. I have a 5 meter diameter Mongolian Yurt made of steamed willow held together with raw hide, covered with thick sheep felt and poly cotton canvas.

Last winter was...
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