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Forum: Buying A Yurt 12-02-2019, 01:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,583
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: Shelter Designs 5% off Flash Sale

This sale has been extended for one more week! Order by 12/9/19 and take 5% off the total price of any yurt. Save up to $3,400!


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Forum: Building a Yurt 05-24-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,187
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: Alternatives to concrete piers

We have had some customers use diamond piers with good success as an alternative to simple pier blocks that just sit on the ground. https://www.diamondpiers.com/


The diamond pier does anchor...
Forum: Yurt Plans 10-25-2016, 09:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,423
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: Yurt visits

We would be happy to put you in touch with one of our customers living full time in a 30' SD Eco Yurt near Marshall, NC. Feel free to email us at [email protected] for the specific contact...
Forum: Buying A Yurt 06-06-2016, 10:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,709
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: Tinted or clear dome?

We have found that the screen insert in the compression ring is generally a good idea in most climates. Even customers who say their area is not very buggy are amazed at the amount of insects that...
Forum: Buying A Yurt 06-02-2016, 10:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,709
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: Tinted or clear dome?

If your yurt site receives direct sunlight for any substantial amount of time then a tinted dome is highly recommended. It cuts down on the UV gain immensely, keeping the internal temperature of the...
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-10-2016, 12:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,250
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: Snow Load - Center Colume??

Hierony asked the key question - what is the snow load for your area? We have sent many yurts over the years to N Idaho, so we may already know what is needed if we can get the location from you. ...
Forum: Yurt Plans 04-30-2015, 11:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 19,416
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: Build Your own Yurt (CAT)

Hi Ron! This is Hays with Shelter Designs. We are your neighbor (in western terms!) located just over in Missoula, Montana. After building hundreds of yurts for a wide range of commercial and...
Forum: Building a Yurt 02-12-2015, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,551
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: 30ft Yurt

Hello Sepiakid. Shelter Designs sent a 24' yurt to a yoga retreat center near Glasgow just last spring. Feel free to email us at info::email::shelterdesigns.net or call (406)721-9878 if you would...
Forum: Yurt Living 08-12-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,704
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: Best Yurts for Insulation

Thanks for the help on that post Jafo. It would be possible for us to make foam roof insulation to add to a reflective insulation yurt. The walls would be a bit different as we sew the liner,...
Forum: Yurt Living 08-12-2014, 06:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,704
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: Best Yurts for Insulation

Well, when I previewed the posts the pictures of the two insulation types were there in the text, but now they are thumbnails that I can't seem to open? Ideas Jafo?
Forum: Yurt Living 08-12-2014, 06:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,704
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: Best Yurts for Insulation

Sure thing. Here is a close up of the typical yurt insulation (two layers), with the thin white fabric material being the interior liner (a lightweight polyester) and then the reflective insulation....
Forum: Yurt Living 08-12-2014, 04:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,704
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: Best Yurts for Insulation

Insulation is definitely a huge consideration for a comfortable year round yurt. We have taken yurt insulation a step further by offering our Arctic Insulation package. This is the typical double...
Forum: Building a Yurt 08-12-2014, 02:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,491
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: Comprehensive Costs

Hi all! Great questions, it is good to be thinking about all of these big picture costs as they are a reality. This summer we had a couple in NW Montana purchase a used 30' Shelter Designs yurt and...
Forum: Building a Yurt 04-03-2014, 11:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,308
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: My thoughts on building my yurt

Hi Brunhilda,

We have had many customers successfully install yurts on concrete pads. The easiest way we have seen to attach the yurt frame down is to put a 2x6 or 2x8 perimeter wooden ring on...
Forum: Building a Yurt 03-04-2014, 07:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 25,327
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: Any successful New York State Code Divisions Approvals

At this point retrofitting other manufacturers could be tricky. There are lots of small details that vary between manufacturers, and this is a pretty exact kit we are designing to fit our yurt...
Forum: Building a Yurt 03-04-2014, 04:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 25,327
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: Any successful New York State Code Divisions Approvals

You are correct! When built by a reputable reputable builder yurts are very safe and energy efficient. We have yurts from Alaska to Maine and all points in between that people have effectively...
Forum: Building a Yurt 03-04-2014, 02:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 25,327
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: Any successful New York State Code Divisions Approvals

The insulation codes have been a major roadblock for many prospective yurt buyers in the past looking to be "above board" and get a residential permit issued. We have seen it too many times and...
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-10-2014, 12:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,447
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: Flooring

The best way to lay a floor really depends on what type of flooring you are planning on laying down over the SIPS platform. As pointed out in the link Jeff put up, installing a perimeter of 1x6 or...
Forum: Everything Else 10-22-2013, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,775
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: Are we making a mistake

Hi Jim,

We at Shelter Designs are continuing to see this growing trend of retirees choosing the simplicity of yurt life, you are not alone. Our most recent clients chose to leave their Vermont...
Forum: Yurt Living 07-25-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 36,270
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: Any Yurters in Minnesota

Hi Crafty,

We have sent numerous yurts to the Midwest, including Minnesota, for a variety of uses including full time living. Give us a call at 406-295-4661 and we will be happy to put you in...
Forum: Yurt Living 07-09-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,383
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: What is going on in your yurtiverse?

As it sounds like with others, Shelter Designs' yurtiverse is busy, busy here in 2013. For instance, we have 5 yurts heading out in the next 7 days going to Oregon, Washington, South Dakota, Montana...
Forum: Yurt Living 06-22-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,858
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: Store in a Yurt?

Hi Yooper Jim,

Great idea! Looking at our experiences using yurts for commercial applications Jafo nailed it. The design of the yurt has to meet code for adequate exits in case of fire. Usually...
Forum: Buying A Yurt 06-17-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,147
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: I think we have found the yurt we want

I hope you get to see one soon Melissa! I will let you know when one makes it over to the islands for you to check out. 1256 sq ft of fully engineered (54.6 lbs / sq ft and 80 MPH Exposure C winds)...
Forum: Buying A Yurt 06-03-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,147
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: I think we have found the yurt we want

Here is a quick blurb from a summer camp in N. Idaho who just set up three 20' SD yurts. I asked Steve from Camp Lutherhaven to write directly on the forum here but he was having some trouble...
Forum: Building a Yurt 06-03-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,712
Posted By Shelter Designs
Re: Where to place Yurt on Property

Greetings,
Great post! Carefully choosing your yurt site is critical for both your safety and comfort. Here is a general overview of an ideal yurt site.

-The site should receive morning sun and...
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