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Forum: Building a Yurt 07-26-2022, 11:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,126
Posted By Yurts_latvia
Re: Wool insulation questions

Really fascinating to hear about Ger living in Mongolia - Thankyou UKAdventurer! I have also wondered about importing felt from Mongolia to Europe - do you have experience of this?



Cheers :)...
Forum: Building a Yurt 06-30-2022, 04:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,677
Posted By Yurts_latvia
Re: Cotton vs Polyester vs PVC

Nice feedback guys!



So Bob sounds like your poly-cotton painters tarps for walls weren't treated at all - did rain ever come through? Or did they ever go moldy?


TS, thanks a lot for your...
Forum: Building a Yurt 06-29-2022, 01:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,677
Posted By Yurts_latvia
Cotton vs Polyester vs PVC

Hey everyone,


I've been grateful for the feedback from Jafo and Bob Rowlands about yurt cover materials - yet it's such an important topic for yurts with constant innovations, so let us discuss...
Forum: Building a Yurt 06-29-2022, 01:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,144
Posted By Yurts_latvia
Re: Waterproofing Canvas

That's really helpful to understand, thanks Jafo!


I might also start a new thread to explore the theme of pros and cons of each cover material in more depth... :)
Forum: Building a Yurt 06-28-2022, 05:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,144
Posted By Yurts_latvia
Re: Waterproofing Canvas

Hi all,


I wanted to get this thread going again because one year on and I'm still unclear about the best options for yurt covers - especially the roof.


The cotton canvas that I've gone for...
Forum: Building a Yurt 03-07-2022, 05:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 888
Posted By Yurts_latvia
Grommets / Eyelet Solutions!

Hey all of you,


I know many of us have tried making our own yurt covers - so tell me, how did you meet the challenge of creating your own decent eyelets / grommets for your cover to be secured?...
Forum: Building a Yurt 02-25-2022, 12:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,231
Posted By Yurts_latvia
Re: Star Cap/Dome Alternatives

Great, good to have some practical feedback on this! Thanks, both of you! :)
Forum: Building a Yurt 02-16-2022, 11:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,972
Posted By Yurts_latvia
Re: Building from scratch - uni diameter and material types

Thanks for your extra thoughts - and for highlighting how important the quality of the wood is.
Forum: Building a Yurt 02-16-2022, 04:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,231
Posted By Yurts_latvia
Star Cap/Dome Alternatives

Hey all,


It seems like most yurt makers these days either go for a polycarbonate dome over the crown, or a transparent PVC Star Cap.


I've been wondering if there might be a simpler and more...
Forum: Building a Yurt 02-16-2022, 03:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,972
Posted By Yurts_latvia
Re: Building from scratch - uni diameter and material types

There's some REALLY useful info here, regarding rafter dimensions, thanks all for sharing!


I suppose there should be some sort of calculation to get a rough idea of total bulk of wood needed for...
Forum: Yurt Living 02-10-2022, 03:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,960
Posted By Yurts_latvia
Re: Spiritual evolution in the yurt

Thanks all for sharing!


Yes, the idea about a giant mushroom hadn't occurred to me but I can see exactly what you mean - the rafters are very much like the radiating gills from the center of a...
Forum: Yurt Living 02-03-2022, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,960
Posted By Yurts_latvia
Spiritual evolution in the yurt

Hey all,


There's a dimension of yurt living that interests me perhaps more than any other - and that's a spiritual one.


I have always been interested in living in a round house -...
Forum: Yurt Industry 02-03-2022, 11:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,982
Posted By Yurts_latvia
re: Metal ring for a 20ft yurt

Cool. Be great to see photos once they're up! I guess with those hefty rafters you're all set for thick insulation and snow.
Forum: Yurt Industry 01-20-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,982
Posted By Yurts_latvia
re: Metal ring for a 20ft yurt

Hey there Richard,


Did you make the metal ring in the end?


My friends made one for a 16ft yurt last year, a bit of a different scale to your idea, but seemed to work great so far. I can...
Forum: Buying A Yurt 01-20-2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,078
Posted By Yurts_latvia
Question Mongulai

Hey all,


Has anyone bought anything yurt related from Mongula?



They''re based in Mongolia and market yurts and accessories through ebay and amazon as well as their own website. Their...
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-11-2022, 02:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,126
Posted By Yurts_latvia
Re: Wool insulation questions

Thanks as always Bob for your insightful input!


My idea for two layers would be to put one layer each side of the yurt frame. The inner layer wouldn't immediately have anything to hold it up -...
Forum: Building a Yurt 01-11-2022, 09:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,126
Posted By Yurts_latvia
Re: Wool insulation - air gaps & layers!

Hi,


I'm also asking similar sorts of questions just now so hope it's helpful to add mine to the mix to get some discussion flowing here!


I have a thermal mass rocket stove with at least 6...
Forum: Building a Yurt 08-14-2021, 03:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,202
Posted By Yurts_latvia
Re: Roundwood vs Square wood Roof Poles

Thanks again Bob, I will begin burning my square mortises into my crown today with an iron bar that I pounded into shape!


:) C
Forum: Building a Yurt 08-01-2021, 05:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,079
Posted By Yurts_latvia
Thumbs up Re: Different options for khana (small yurts)

Hi Bob,


Well thank you so much for your very informative response - it really takes help and guidance from a forum to new levels for me :)


It's great to hear that you were using very...
Forum: Building a Yurt 07-29-2021, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,079
Posted By Yurts_latvia
Different options for khana (small yurts)

Hello again :)

I'm building a few different 14 foot yurts to get started in yurt building, trying out different materials and techniques. Walls are 160cm high.

I followed advice to use 8mm x...
Forum: Building a Yurt 07-24-2021, 10:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,202
Posted By Yurts_latvia
Re: Roundwood vs Square wood Roof Poles

Thanks so much, Yurtman and Bob! What a service you are providing for newcomers to yurt making :):)

We are in the process of beginning to make yurts for ourselves, with the view to begin marketing...
Forum: Building a Yurt 07-22-2021, 01:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,202
Posted By Yurts_latvia
Thumbs up Roundwood vs Square wood Roof Poles

Hello again,

I hope this question hasn't been covered too much before and therefore can help others too...

I'm just making my second 14 foot yurt with roundwood aspen poles, they're about 30mm...
Forum: Building a Yurt 07-01-2021, 06:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,144
Posted By Yurts_latvia
Smile Re: Waterproofing Canvas

Very useful info again, thanks Bob!

So maybe we should search for Sunforger. I found some 12oz at fabricuk.com , for around £7.20/m2

I guess this is a decent price, or should I shop around a...
Forum: Building a Yurt 06-23-2021, 08:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,144
Posted By Yurts_latvia
Re: Waterproofing Canvas

Thanks so much both of you for very helpful advice!


We have two types of canvas - one untreated, and the other light green one from Russia, treated as waterproof - but not sure the details. I...
Forum: Building a Yurt 06-17-2021, 10:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,144
Posted By Yurts_latvia
Question Waterproofing Canvas

Hi all at the forum!


First post from us. We're making yurts in Latvia and investigating different options for a good waterproof roof.


We don't get too much rain here in Latvia - in winter...
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