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Forum: Powering the Yurt 12-29-2023, 02:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,882
Posted By shesupsidedown
Re: Do portable air conditioners work in yurts?

This is an old thread but I use a portable unit in my 16ft yurt. It does a great job cooling until temp reaches over 100. Good to know: my yurt has the standard insulation package, rigid foam over...
Forum: Yurt Living 08-20-2021, 12:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,610
Posted By shesupsidedown
Re: Real Walls in a Pacific Yurt?

Hmmmm is that pic showing for others?



When I previewed the post it showed and now I cant see it!
Forum: Yurt Living 08-20-2021, 12:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,610
Posted By shesupsidedown
Re: Real Walls in a Pacific Yurt?

Hi!


Here is the pic of what we did.



The board I reacted to is: https://www.lowes.com/pd/47-75-in-x-7-98-ft-Smooth-Brown-Wall-Panel/3014304
Forum: Yurt Living 08-18-2021, 10:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,610
Posted By shesupsidedown
Re: Real Walls in a Pacific Yurt?

Just wanted to update what I ended up doing:
We added regular windows retrofitted. Inside over the lattice we added rigid insulation and covered with a board that was supposed to be VOC free and was...
Forum: Building a Yurt 08-24-2020, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,578
Posted By shesupsidedown
Re: Freedom Yurts Real World Experience Anyone?

That is how I have kept my fabric yurt mold free...via not overinsulating and keeping windows open as frequently as possible. I also have my bathroom/shower outside. But a hard walled yurt doesnt...
Forum: Building a Yurt 08-24-2020, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,578
Posted By shesupsidedown
Freedom Yurts Real World Experience Anyone?

Hi! I have been a Pacific yurt dweller for a few years in Portland Oregon. I am ready to change my living situation, and I am mulling over more then a few options.
I am curious about Freedom...
Forum: Building a Yurt 04-22-2019, 11:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,506
Posted By shesupsidedown
Re: Drywall in yurt

That is the idea. To install the snow and wind kit and real windows, add insulation and 1/4 inch drywall over that. Still feel concerned about moldy lattice and canvas behind the insulation.
Forum: Building a Yurt 04-20-2019, 10:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,506
Posted By shesupsidedown
Drywall in yurt

Hi! I asked this question a few years ago...I am reposting hoping maybe between now and then there are new members that have more information about how to do this!

My yurt is in my backyard in...
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-15-2018, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,254
Posted By shesupsidedown
Re: MOLD and Offgassing!

By the way, the bathroom will be outside. I dont want to take the chance of a shower inside the yurt.
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-15-2018, 08:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,254
Posted By shesupsidedown
Re: MOLD and Offgassing!

Thanks for the tips!

Can you elaborate on how you would over insulate? And if you dont mind giving your opinion on the top reasons you have seen (or heard) yurts go moldy, I'd love to hear them...
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-15-2018, 04:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,254
Posted By shesupsidedown
MOLD and Offgassing!

Hello everyone!

I have owned a 16ft Pacific Yurt for about 4 years now. It has been mainly used as a warm weather hang out space until this past summer when I discovered a black mold infestation...
Forum: Yurt Living 11-27-2017, 06:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,954
Posted By shesupsidedown
Re: Tankless water heater recommendations

I have the eco temp mentioned above...though I have mainly used it outside. Now that it is cold I need running water inside. Do you use it inside? Do you store the propane outside? Can you give more...
Forum: Yurt Living 11-28-2014, 01:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,610
Posted By shesupsidedown
Real Walls in a Pacific Yurt?

I have seen a few examples in my yurt research of seemingly "real" walls in a pacific yurt.
Like this: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/900456

Any insight on how this is done? I have been toying...
Forum: Yurt Living 11-26-2014, 11:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,104
Posted By shesupsidedown
Heating recommendations?

Hello!

I have a 16ft Pacific yurt in my backyard here in Oregon. My daughter will be using it as her primary residence starting next week. Since this was unexpected, we are scrambling to find a...
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-16-2014, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,311
Posted By shesupsidedown
Re: Question about insulating our yurt floor and rodents

Oh smart tips! Love the moth ball idea.

I am mainly concerned about the platforms insulation. I bought my yurt used with platform, and admittedly hadnt done a lot of research on the ins and outs...
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-15-2014, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,311
Posted By shesupsidedown
Question about insulating our yurt floor and rodents

Hello! New here, and to yurt living.

My first question (I am sure there will be many others) is about our platform deck. It sits 1 ft off the ground and insulation was attached to the underneath....
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