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Forum: Buying A Yurt 08-22-2016, 10:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,005
Posted By kochevnik
Re: Traditional v modern

My 2 cents from traditional Kazakh yurt owner.
From my observation, Canadian climate (ON, SK, MB) reminds me of different weather conditions of Central Asia, where turkic yurts are used even now. I...
Forum: Building a Yurt 08-22-2016, 09:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,206
Posted By kochevnik
Re: Need help with insulation for cold climate

Hello Gentlemen.

Jumping on this thread as the winter is coming. As many of you know, I am a turkic yurt owner with natural felt cover. I am thinking of using the foil bubble wrap around the yurt...
Forum: Yurt Living 07-12-2016, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,533
Posted By kochevnik
Waterproofing the yurt with hydrophobic materials

Hello everyone.

It's been almost 2 months of living in the yurt. I love it, but I have major issues with water. I am still tweaking my cover and have some ideas on how to improve it. More covers...
Forum: Building a Yurt 07-05-2016, 07:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,694
Posted By kochevnik
Re: Building the Deck and erecting the Yurt, out house too

Great post
Forum: Building a Yurt 06-23-2016, 01:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,169
Posted By kochevnik
Re: 12 foot--cozy or too small?

24ft is a good choice. By the way, here is a picture of my 12ft yurt. The girl is a tiny 5 year old in front for comparison.
Forum: Yurt Living 06-07-2016, 12:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,722
Posted By kochevnik
Re: Stove pipe exit--cooking

Gentlemen,

Forgive me if this was discussed before, but does anyone have pictures of a chimney assembly/installation on a Mongolian ger or other yurt that doesn't have designed chimney outlet?
I...
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-25-2016, 03:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 22,723
Posted By kochevnik
Re: Choosing Floor Insulation

It turned out an egg-ish shape. I will be building a small one this weekend.
Forum: Yurt Living 05-24-2016, 11:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,722
Posted By kochevnik
Re: Stove pipe exit--cooking

Definitely interested on the progress. Can you share some pictures please
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-24-2016, 11:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 22,723
Posted By kochevnik
Re: Choosing Floor Insulation

I finally raised my yurt on a straw bale platform. Not an easy task. I also screwed up some dimentions so I will have to think about a lip to avoid leakage.

Thank you all for your support.
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-17-2016, 10:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 22,723
Posted By kochevnik
Re: Choosing Floor Insulation

Thanks for the feedback.

I am still quite firm on one layer of plywood. I was thinking of using a foam on top of the bales. To stiffen them and get a better level.

What do you think?
Forum: Yurt Living 05-16-2016, 03:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,271
Posted By kochevnik
Re: Kerosene heater

Hello everyone. It's time to revive this topic.
Did anyone use this kerosene heater? Sunbeam Model OHC 42? I found it's sold locally in classified sections and I am thinking of getting one as a heat...
Forum: Yurt Living 05-16-2016, 03:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,772
Posted By kochevnik
Re: White yurt cover, why so popular?

I don't know why western manufacturers make white yurts, but I can tell you why from historical perspective of nomads of central Asia.

Yurt was a primary dwelling of nomadic tribes and also...
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-16-2016, 02:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,207
Posted By kochevnik
Re: Any SIP platform builders out there?

Jafo,

I think it's a very good topic and there's no other place on the internet that covers it. Maybe you can ask Yves to share some plans or know how with us? Of course if it's not conflicting...
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-16-2016, 01:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,169
Posted By kochevnik
Re: 12 foot--cozy or too small?

I did set up a 12ft (3.5m) yurt last year just as an experiment and spent a few weeks there. I will be using it as an addition to my 20ft this year. You can see my short vlog entry to see it in...
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-16-2016, 12:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 22,723
Posted By kochevnik
Re: Choosing Floor Insulation

Hierony and Bob.

Thank you for your feedback. Awesome advises as always. No chain saw. Got it.
Double layer plywood is tough though. Not even the money wise but rather portability and logistics....
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-11-2016, 05:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 22,723
Posted By kochevnik
Re: Choosing Floor Insulation

Hello,

I am in the process of purchasing plywood for my platform. Can you tell me ideal thickness and also if pine is better or worse than fir?
One more question. How do you cut straw bales?...
Forum: Yurt Living 05-11-2016, 05:18 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 110,892
Posted By kochevnik
Re: Yurt Insurance

Hello.

Does anyone know such a company in Canada? Preferably in Ontario

Kochevnik
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-06-2016, 04:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 22,723
Posted By kochevnik
Re: Choosing Floor Insulation

Just bumping up the post.

I will be building a straw bale platform within the next couple of weeks and will keep you posted.

Thank you hierony...
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-03-2016, 02:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,207
Posted By kochevnik
Re: Any SIP platform builders out there?

I am about to set up my yurt and I was trying to make a SIP platform. Groovy yurts already sell theirs but it was out of my budget. I tried to get some quotes and they got back to me with the same or...
Forum: Building a Yurt 04-07-2016, 03:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 22,723
Posted By kochevnik
Re: Choosing Floor Insulation

@Jay Aimes

Do you have a picture of your setup with SM? I am trying to picture it
Forum: Yurt Living 10-14-2015, 02:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,022
Posted By kochevnik
Re: woodstove in yurt

Dough!!!! Thank you, I apologize for double topic
Forum: Yurt Living 10-14-2015, 02:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,022
Posted By kochevnik
Re: woodstove in yurt

I have a question about a chimney. How do you make a hole in the wall for it. How far should it be from the wall? Can someone share plans and pictures of existing set up?

Kochevnik
Forum: Building a Yurt 09-29-2015, 11:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,257
Posted By kochevnik
Re: Felt making help

Hello. I just posted a video on felt making with English subtitles and full transcribe for those who are interested
Decorative Arts And Crafts Of The Kazakh – Felting -Video with English subtitles |...
Forum: Building a Yurt 09-24-2015, 12:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,257
Posted By kochevnik
Re: Felt making help

Hello. I just posted a lot of pictures and a video on felt making in case you are still interested
From sheep to a carpet – Shyrdak (Syrmak) pictures and a video | Kochevnik...
Forum: Yurt Living 09-15-2015, 11:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,103
Posted By kochevnik
Re: Size of the yurt you first lived in ?

I am getting my Kazakh Yurt that is 6m diameter. I feel that it's a good size for 2 people. In the past there were 15 people sleeping in the yurt of this size. I thisnk it will be OK for you :-)
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