Forum: Building a Yurt
04-05-2013, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Newbie questions, need some help
yeah id like to get some too... i did promise i would... and then wouldn't you know everything that could possibly come up and keep me from getting out there since has gotten in my way... same goes...
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Forum: Building a Yurt
04-05-2013, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 8,706
Re: Newbie questions, need some help
Hey djspn,
I didn't choose to build the loft with it attached to the rafters, but under the circumstances it seems to be okay. Where it is attached to rafters it is not load bearing by any means...
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Forum: Building a Yurt
04-05-2013, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 8,706
Re: Newbie questions, need some help
Hey bss that totally does make sense and you are right...
I forgot to mention that the windows are built up high so they tuck under the top cover overhang so that effectively deflects the water...
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Forum: Building a Yurt
04-03-2013, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 8,706
Re: Newbie questions, need some help
I think from traditional building standards its difficult to imagine that less is more and the key to Yurts is to recognize that part of what makes yurts strong... is their ability to be light, bend...
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