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Forum: Building a Yurt 08-31-2017, 08:19 AM
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Posted By Jafo
Re: My thoughts on building my yurt

I cannot, but I know a local yurt builder that could probably do it for a fee. I will forward this to him.
Forum: Building a Yurt 04-02-2014, 03:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,344
Posted By Jafo
Re: My thoughts on building my yurt

I have never put in a cement pad before, but if I did, I think I would try to wrap a wood skirt around the outer edge of it, so you could screw the lattice and cover to it. You will have to figure...
Forum: Building a Yurt 07-23-2012, 06:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,344
Posted By Jafo
I would have loved to hear his explanation of...

I would have loved to hear his explanation of what the notch in the bottom of the rafters was for lol!

I tell people that the studs are actually an add-on and on most yurts in country where snow...
Forum: Building a Yurt 07-22-2012, 06:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,344
Posted By Jafo
I agree with a lot of this. The only thing I...

I agree with a lot of this. The only thing I would say about the foil is, the side facing out reflects the HEAT away, not the cold. Cold is the absence of heat, not an energy form. A good analogy...
Forum: Building a Yurt 06-05-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,344
Posted By Jafo
Acudoc, Congrats on the yurt. Would love to...

Acudoc,

Congrats on the yurt. Would love to see some pics when you are done. I used to live down near New Paltz. Love the Catskills! :)
Forum: Building a Yurt 06-05-2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,344
Posted By Jafo
Hopefully you are subscribed to this thread. I...

Hopefully you are subscribed to this thread. I was wondering how the permitting process has gone? Any luck?
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-12-2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,344
Posted By Jafo
That's a good idea.. At least with the crawl...

That's a good idea.. At least with the crawl space, you can add the insulation later if you have to.
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-12-2012, 12:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,344
Posted By Jafo
You definitely could, in fact, you could use...

You definitely could, in fact, you could use traditional insulation on the walls if you wanted to. It would cover the lattice though.

The floor is up to you. If you are going to have it up off...
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-12-2012, 12:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,344
Posted By Jafo
Well congratulations! My wife and I have 4 kids...

Well congratulations! My wife and I have 4 kids and they all love the yurt.

If you can grab a couple friends, along with you and your husband, then that will probably suffice as long as they...
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-12-2012, 12:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,344
Posted By Jafo
Oh and where are my manners? Congratulations! ...

Oh and where are my manners? Congratulations! First child?
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-12-2012, 12:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,344
Posted By Jafo
Yes, that is not on their calculator, you have to...

Yes, that is not on their calculator, you have to ask them for that specifically. It is an extra $1,000 on top of the snow and wind kit. They really should include that on their calculator.
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-11-2012, 11:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,344
Posted By Jafo
We are not living in our yurt full time, we have...

We are not living in our yurt full time, we have no real electric or plumbing, so we did not have to get any permits, we lucked out. It is considered a temporary structure where we are. Each town...
Forum: Building a Yurt 05-11-2012, 11:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,344
Posted By Jafo
There are two plates that connect the top of the...

There are two plates that connect the top of the stud to the rafter, then there are two plates that connect the stud to the floor. Then there are two screws that connect the lattice to the studs.. ...
Forum: Building a Yurt 04-18-2012, 06:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,344
Posted By Jafo
My thoughts on building my yurt

Now that the main job of building my yurt has been completed, I wanted to make a thread about some of the stuff I have learned during the process. My yurt was from Pacific Yurts (http://yurts.com/),...
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