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Forum: Building a Yurt 01-28-2019, 09:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,352
Posted By jeritchie
Re: Maintenance agreement w/county to remove snow?

I didn't say or even imply that that a "ger" couldn't handle a snow load or how much of one.

What I said was "calculation of a Snow load" as in the math you need to turn in to City/State to get...
Forum: Yurt Industry 01-22-2019, 09:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,495
Posted By jeritchie
Re: Class C roof assembly

OK, to make this ever clear the "CLASS C RATING" is talking about the total assembly of the roof "system"

so that is:
rafters
liners
insulation
and outer cover
Forum: Building a Yurt 12-06-2018, 09:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,474
Posted By jeritchie
Re: Roof (and dome) vs. wind...the wind keeps winning!

Though it's not our yurt, feel free to call if you want to talk.

Ken
Forum: Building a Yurt 12-04-2018, 09:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,474
Posted By jeritchie
Re: Roof (and dome) vs. wind...the wind keeps winning!

Ok, Ken here from Yurts of America.

have a few things I will ask and point out.

Nesting Bird yurts was sold to Rainer about 12 years ago. So this yurt isn't 3 months old, more like 12 or more....
Forum: Building a Yurt 10-01-2018, 08:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,352
Posted By jeritchie
Re: Maintenance agreement w/county to remove snow?

about your "down load" or "pounds per square foot";

what is the min they are looking for? do you have a center pole installed, there are a few questions needing to be answered here to get proper...
Forum: Buying A Yurt 01-24-2018, 04:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,177
Posted By jeritchie
re: Best Yurt Manufacturer for harsh Maine Winters

We have a number of larger Yurts (30' diameter) throughout Maine used either as permanent residences or rentals. I may be able to get you a site visit depending on your preferred location. Shoot me...
Forum: Buying A Yurt 11-19-2017, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,512
Posted By jeritchie
Re: Using home loan to fund both house and yurt?

There are third-party companies out there that will give you 'loans' for Yurt projects. These are not mortgages as regulated by the US Government. Essentially they are lease-to-own deals similar to...
Forum: Building a Yurt 09-16-2017, 09:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,336
Posted By jeritchie
Re: Help- vinyl roof needed

One of the biggest issues with canvas (besides UV Resistance) is Fire Retardants. There are actually laws regarding fabric covered dwellings and fire retardant requirements. Think about some of the...
Forum: Building a Yurt 09-16-2017, 01:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,336
Posted By jeritchie
Re: Help- vinyl roof needed

Ha. You guys are treading perilously close to the canvas versus vinyl debate. Canvas has some passionate advocates. It is sort of like the wool insulation fans.

When canvas wool people called...
Forum: Building a Yurt 09-15-2017, 05:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,336
Posted By jeritchie
Re: Help- vinyl roof needed

If you have pitched your roof at 30 degrees and the diameter of the rafter break is truly at 24' diameter, Yurts of America can build you a replacement 19 oz. vinyl roof - your choice of fifteen...
Forum: Building a Yurt 09-11-2017, 02:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,931
Posted By jeritchie
Re: Platform questions - 30 foot yurt

Hello,

We have a customer off the coast of Maine just north-east of Bar Harbor who also has a summer vacation (and airbnb) Yurt. The yurt is a 30' diameter yurt with insulation, 2x6 raters,...
Forum: Building a Yurt 04-05-2017, 03:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,669
Posted By jeritchie
Re: Yurt in U.P. Michigan

Yurts can be equipped to meet Michigan building regulations. There are Yurts throughout 'lower' Michigan that have been permitted by the State. They are being used for a variety of purposes...
Forum: Buying A Yurt 02-07-2017, 04:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,857
Posted By jeritchie
Re: Yurt comparison

Are you planning to use your Yurt as a four-season dwelling? Basically – are you planning to live in it permanently? If so - snow / wind rating combined with insulation is going to dictate the...
Forum: Yurt Industry 09-22-2016, 06:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,200
Posted By jeritchie
Re: Yurts are Hot!

Ha. That article was actually written for the Indianapolis Business Journal and now has circulated all around the country. The reporter did a fairly good job, but obviously there are few...
Forum: Building a Yurt 03-23-2016, 10:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,299
Posted By jeritchie
Re: DIY Ring construction

The ring is the hardest part of the Yurt to build. It is also the most critical. It needs to be built from shaped consistent material. Typically they are glued and screwed together then milled into...
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-19-2016, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,519
Posted By jeritchie
Re: PA yurt living code and permitting

I can confirm that there are areas within PA that do allow Yurts for primary residence. That being said you still have to do all of the things that any new residential construction would require to...
Forum: Yurt Plans 12-21-2015, 08:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,697
Posted By jeritchie
Re: Yurt Loft

Set your Yurt on a two-foot 'pony-wall'. You could make the walls with 2x6 'studs' to make the process a bit easier. This should give you a bit more height to put in a loft.

With lofts you can...
Forum: Yurt Repair 12-21-2015, 08:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,497
Posted By jeritchie
Re: Cracked dome repair?

The dome is made of cellular acrylic. I am not aware of any effective way to fix a cracked dome.
Forum: Yurt Plans 10-29-2015, 02:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,376
Posted By jeritchie
Re: some questions about staying warm -- floor insulation and heating

I would recommend SIP (Structurally Insulated Panel) sections for your flooring - Strong and Insulated. I think 4" thick SIPs are R-25 (doing this from memory).
Forum: Yurt Living 08-07-2015, 02:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,187
Posted By jeritchie
Re: EMF sensitivities and the reflective insulation

Humm. If you use metal foil tape to attach all of the insulation sections together and then run some braided wire to a ground rod, if you would have a decent Faraday Cage. I suppose it would depend...
Forum: Buying A Yurt 07-08-2015, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,819
Posted By jeritchie
Re: best platform plans?

Hello,

Yurts of America has plans for 16', 20', 24', and 30' diameter Yurt platforms. You have the choice of SIP (Structural Insulated Panel) or glued and screwed plywood platform surface. All...
Forum: Yurt Living 08-13-2014, 02:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,720
Posted By jeritchie
Re: Best Yurts for Insulation

The closed cell foam is an interesting idea. What is its fire rating?
Forum: Yurt Living 08-12-2014, 03:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,720
Posted By jeritchie
Re: Best Yurts for Insulation

Hello,

At Yurts of America we use Reflectix double-sided (seven layer) insulation. We buy it by the truck-load.

The wall insulation sections are quilted to the liner – white flame resistant...
Forum: Building a Yurt 06-17-2014, 01:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,552
Posted By jeritchie
Re: Will a Pacific or Colorado pass NY State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Cod

klhandler,

Couple of things –

Counties (or townships) versus towns (or cities) – counties tend to have much less restrictive building codes and zoning – some very rural counties literally...
Forum: Buying A Yurt 06-16-2014, 11:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,275
Posted By jeritchie
Re: Us virgin islands

There are Yurts is USVI. We have shipped some there. jer
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