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Forum: Building a Yurt 02-08-2014, 04:14 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,745
Posted By ryankal
Re: Building my first yurt

So, Ive been sleeping in my yurt for a week now. Its been a learning experience. The first few nights were FREEZING cold. But I am getting the hang of keeping a fire going and wearing lots of...
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-29-2014, 07:28 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,745
Posted By ryankal
Re: Building my first yurt

Thank you!!
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-28-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,745
Posted By ryankal
Re: Building my first yurt

Tomorrow I plan to install the stove. I ended up making a roof cover from plywood which I will cover with some copper flashing which I found for $10. I also need to do some punch out work and clean...
Forum: Powering the Yurt 01-28-2014, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,816
Posted By ryankal
Re: Popular Solar Panels

I am considering putting together a small solar system to run an LED bulb and charge an iPad and some rechargeable batteries. What are your thoughts on this panel?

Wel-Bilt Amorphous Solar Panel —...
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-28-2014, 11:19 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,745
Posted By ryankal
Re: Building my first yurt

Thank you!!!
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-27-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,745
Posted By ryankal
Re: Building my first yurt

And some more photos...
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-27-2014, 06:58 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,745
Posted By ryankal
Re: Building my first yurt

Ohh, I forgot to ask. How do I know if the wall cable is tight enough? I was able to sit on the roof ring, and its level.

More photos as well.

Ryan
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-27-2014, 06:50 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,745
Posted By ryankal
Re: Building my first yurt

I got A LOT completed over the weekend. I went from a bare platform to a nearly finished yurt. I just need to finish attaching the canvas walls and then fine tune everything.

Thanks for all the...
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-23-2014, 10:32 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,745
Posted By ryankal
Re: Building my first yurt

I figured my stove/chimney pipe out. I purchased some Selkirk chimney pipe from Lowes as they had the best price I could find. I am going to run single wall pipe from the stove to the chimney. I will...
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-21-2014, 09:46 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,745
Posted By ryankal
Re: Building my first yurt

Thank you!
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-21-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,745
Posted By ryankal
Re: Building my first yurt

Thanks for the tips Bob! I found a cone shaped flashing that I may be able to attach to a larger sheet of flashing (my roof ring is 36in in diameter), which would work nicely without the need for...
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-20-2014, 10:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,745
Posted By ryankal
Re: Building my first yurt

I also plan on putting a layer of brick underneath the stove, and surround the stove in brick. The surrounding brick will act as a thermal mass and provide me a buffer from the hot stove in my small...
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-20-2014, 10:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,745
Posted By ryankal
Re: Building my first yurt

I also plan on putting a layer of brick underneath the stove, and surround the stove in brick. The surrounding brick will act as a thermal mass and provide me a buffer from the hot stove in my small...
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-20-2014, 10:07 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,745
Posted By ryankal
Re: Building my first yurt

I really do agree with you, Bob and Jafo, regarding fire safety. Its just one of those things you don't mess with, like electricity. That said, I just can't fit $600+ into my budget right now. So, I...
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-19-2014, 09:49 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,745
Posted By ryankal
Re: Building my first yurt

Could I run double/triple wall pipe through my wall then switch back to single wall outside the yurt?

I put my decking/flooring down today. I have some small gaps off the bat. I figured that would...
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-18-2014, 07:35 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,745
Posted By ryankal
Re: Building my first yurt

Ohh! and thanks for the compliment on my platform, and drilling jig!!
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-18-2014, 07:34 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,745
Posted By ryankal
Re: Building my first yurt

ljamies: I am in Maryland. Its been cold here. Really cold. I can't imagine Ithaca a couple weeks back during that arctic cold front! My stove is 11x11x18 and I believe (but will definitely confirm)...
Forum: Buying A Yurt 01-18-2014, 07:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,507
Posted By ryankal
Re: Laurel Nest Yurts

I had the SAME experience with Hal! He encouraged me to make as much as I was comfortable with, gave me his manual, worked with me on pricing, AND delivered the parts I purchased to Maryland on his...
Forum: Buying A Yurt 01-17-2014, 10:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,507
Posted By ryankal
Re: Laurel Nest Yurts

I purchased my roof ring, roof dome, door and window frames, roof and wall covers from Laurel Nest Yurts.

Hal (owner of Laurel Nest) was great! Very informative, patient, and kind. And I never...
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-17-2014, 10:37 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,745
Posted By ryankal
Re: Building my first yurt

Cool. I can follow up the cut with some sanding.

Im still undecided on my stove. I wish it was warmer and I would have time to live in the yurt for a bit to decide on the placement of the stove....
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-17-2014, 07:02 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,745
Posted By ryankal
Re: Building my first yurt

Sounds good! I was planning on exiting the stove pipe through a wall, but now I am thinking through the roof ring. I would hate to cut a hole in my cover then decide I want the stove elsewhere. I...
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-15-2014, 09:32 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,745
Posted By ryankal
Re: Building my first yurt

I hear you Jafo. I guess Ill have to bite the bullet.

I am having so much fun building this yurt, though, it is far more work than I imagined. I finished my khana today. Should have my rafters...
Forum: Simplicity 01-13-2014, 09:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,207
Posted By ryankal
Re: Wild & Cultivated Mushrooms

I love mushrooms!! I don't have any experience cultivating or hunting mushrooms, but I have been researching this. I recently read a book by Sepp Holzer. He is a popular proponent of permaculture and...
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-13-2014, 09:22 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,745
Posted By ryankal
Re: Hello

Thanks! I plan on drilling then ripping. I can't imagine the extra work there would be if I ripped then drilled!

I have the platform partially framed, should have it finished tomorrow. Just trying...
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-11-2014, 09:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,810
Posted By ryankal
Re: Lattice Panels

I am definitely not well experienced in building yurts, Im building my first right now. However, through this process of researching and building a yurt, I have thought of using that lattice. In...
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