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Forum: Yurt Plans 03-07-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 225
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: Bender board installation

Typically when the platform is built using plywood, it is 1-1/8" thick, so screwing into the edge of it provides a strong and secure attachment with no issues. We also recommend adding a bead of...
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-09-2024, 11:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 389
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: Installing a pellet stove - 24' pacific yurt

The 8" stove flashing is typically used for a wood stove pipe rather than for a pellet stove. However, we do offer the flashing kit with a variety of hole sizes, so you can order the appropriate size...
Forum: Building a Yurt 11-13-2023, 10:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,016
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: Deck or platform - help!

@PDXnewbie if you build a square or rectangular deck you will need to build a raise circular platform on top of it, which stand 6" above the deck. This will allow for proper anchoring of the Pacific...
Forum: Building a Yurt 10-23-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 775
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: Retrofit Windows in Insulated Yurt

If you choose to do this be absolutely sure that the lattice wall is screwed to your wood frame everywhere that it intersects with it. The lattice wall needs to become the shear wall and transfer...
Forum: Building a Yurt 09-05-2023, 09:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,670
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: Who made my gifted yurt?

TSRalex is correct, posting photos will enable folks to see if they recognize the design. If the yurt is not currently installed, photos of the yurt's center ring and door are very helpful.
Forum: Building a Yurt 07-13-2023, 05:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 463
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: Design of campground with several rentals?

When planning your design keep in mind that part of the beauty of a yurt is that you hear the natural surroundings. If the yurts are installed too close to each other your guests will be hearing...
Forum: Everything Else 01-12-2023, 07:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 807
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: Yurt as a Public Building

It is best to check with the local planning department to find out what regulations would apply for your situation. At the least the yurt would need two doors (3' x 6' 8") that swing outward to...
Forum: Yurt Living 10-19-2022, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,617
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: Anyone live in a Yurt in Colorado?

You can find suggested plans for the circular platform with exterior entry deck, as well as for a large deck with circular platform on it on the Downloads portion of our website:...
Forum: Building a Yurt 06-30-2022, 10:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,035
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: Waterproofing Canvas

Every few years concerns about vinyl fabrics outgassing toxins arise. We have many customers with chemical sensitivities who have specific concerns about toxins as well. There are many different...
Forum: Yurt Living 05-26-2022, 06:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,641
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: Keeping uninsulated yurt cool during South Florida summer

You can find some tips on cooling on our website here: https://www.yurts.com/customer-support/how-to-keep-your-yurt-cool-in-the-summer/.
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-10-2022, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,597
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: Murphy bed

Most of the time Murphy beds are indeed mounted onto the rafter supports (studs) or onto an interior partition wall. If you plan to use a bed that folds vertically where the head or foot of the bed...
Forum: Powering the Yurt 09-28-2021, 05:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,839
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: Flexible solar panels on roof

Flexible PV panels could be adhered directly onto the yurt's top cover, but It might be better to adhere some grommeted strips of fabric onto the top cover so that you can fasten the PV panel to them...
Forum: Powering the Yurt 06-28-2021, 12:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,818
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: Split heating ac units

We have had many customers use ductless units in their yurts. The air handling unit can mount onto the rafters, onto the rafter supports (if they have the snow & wind kit) or onto an interior...
Forum: Building a Yurt 04-06-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,185
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: Getting Creative with Drip Edge Material

Some customers have used PVC sheet board like this: https://www.royalbuildingproducts.com/products/exterior-trim-mouldings/sheet-board which is flexible and durable. We have also had customers use...
Forum: Building a Yurt 02-24-2021, 01:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 21,348
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: Yurt sizes.....16 vs 20 ft or?

Since it will be a while before you are ready for a yurt, and you'd like to experience the space, you might want to check out some of the yurt rentals on the Yurt Vacations page of our website:...
Forum: Yurt Living 02-10-2021, 04:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,978
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: woodstove chimney advice

It is very unusual for the chimney to require cleaning that often. Your chimney is the typical height, and if you are only burning seasoned dry wood, it could very likely be the number of ninety...
Forum: Buying A Yurt 02-01-2021, 11:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,104
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: Yurts in Europe

Hi David. We have indeed shipped to the UK. One place that you could see some Pacific Yurts would be at The Old Piggery B&B https://www.theoldpiggerybandb.co.uk/. Their yurts a little older, but...
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-21-2021, 04:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 932
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: Looking for help

Email us at [email protected] and we might be able to help you with this.
Forum: Building a Yurt 10-16-2020, 05:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,980
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: Renting Yurts in New England winters?

We have a blog entry discussing moisture control that might be helpful: https://www.yurts.com/deal-moisture-yurt/?fbclid=IwAR2tRgQNJTa6k957u76YfO-m6VdaI_o0f1HZ1QTvxNHpiWul095ytvF_jWk. If you plan to...
Forum: Yurt Living 07-24-2020, 12:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,134
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: Realistically how long can I live in a yurt?

A couple of weeks ago I spoke with one of our customers who purchased a 30' yurt to live in temporarily while they constructed a site-built home. Now, 26 years later, they are starting to build their...
Forum: Buying A Yurt 07-09-2020, 03:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,128
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: Yurts from the USA into Canada

The confusion about shipping with FedEx may be that you are thinking of the company's package delivery services. A yurt would ship with FedEx Freight, which handles "motor freight" shipments rather...
Forum: Building a Yurt 04-20-2020, 04:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,387
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: Billboard or other Vinyl roof cover

There are many different types and qualities of vinyl fabrics. Cheap vinyls are typically not stable materials and release toxins (much like cheap shower curtains) under normal use. I suspect the...
Forum: Building a Yurt 03-05-2020, 12:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,170
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: Wood Stove Rear Flue Exit?

Doing a rear exhaust from the stove straight through the wall and into the cleanout tee rather than top exhaust and a 90 to go through the wall can safely be done. We normally recommend penetrating...
Forum: Yurt Living 02-06-2020, 01:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,751
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: Is a yurt a good short-term option?

Bob is correct, that the size of the yurt could be a determining factor in whether you choose to dismantle the yurt or leave it up. Smaller yurts are quicker and easier to assemble and dismantle, so...
Forum: Yurt Repair 12-19-2019, 11:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,305
Posted By Pacific Yurts
Re: Replacing window screens

We can definitely help. Email us at [email protected] and we'd be happy to email you instructions and pricing.
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