Forum: Building a Yurt
03-03-2017, 09:41 AM
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Re: A foundation in insanity?
Off topic.
As for covers, if you expect to live in your yurt for many years, I suggest going with a cover that isn't 100% cotton canvas. Mine is nearly four years old, and water immediately soaks...
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Forum: Building a Yurt
03-03-2017, 12:57 AM
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Replies: 8
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Re: A foundation in insanity?
Anyone interested in learning how to actually build a yurt from scratch should go to:
Clan yama kaminari
Click on 'make it' on the left side of the page. Plans for 12', 14', & 16' yurt there. I...
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Forum: Building a Yurt
03-02-2017, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,575
Re: A foundation in insanity?
I beams sized to free span thirty five feet will be immense. As a carpenter I've installed I beams in residential housing, including the one I live in. The concrete filled steel posts under those I...
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Forum: Building a Yurt
02-08-2017, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,575
Re: A foundation in insanity?
Hard to make any reasonable comment based on photos. As far as I'm concerned, spanning anything approaching 35' would certainly require engineering. That is a very substantial gap.
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