Forum: Building a Yurt
08-02-2017, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,855
Re: design, materials and gizmos
FWIW, I have a canvas cover on my yurt, and ~25 degree pitch. Snow does not slide off my yurt at all. I have to knock it off. Jabbing the cover from the inside with a broom handle works pretty well,...
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Forum: Building a Yurt
08-01-2017, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,855
Re: design, materials and gizmos
Normally there is one stud under each rafter. Bagana (2 or 3) are placed under the ring. Other questions I can't answer-no experience. Bent yurt roofs are beautiful for sure. Other then that I know...
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Forum: Building a Yurt
07-30-2017, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,855
Re: design, materials and gizmos
I built a 16'er. It withstands snow to about 1.5' very well. If you are expecting severe snow load, like two feet of wet snow, and you won't be around to clear the roof, supports under the ring...
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