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Forum: Buying A Yurt 05-20-2020, 06:19 PM
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Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Starting the journey

Go for it. I can't remember what size you yurt is, but if you have a large yurt say 20' or bigger, you probably should consider 1" x 3/16ths strap and 1/4" lags into the deck. The heads on typical...
Forum: Buying A Yurt 05-18-2020, 08:03 PM
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Views: 5,478
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Starting the journey

Ell brackets are a snap to fabricate from 3/4" x 1/8th mild strap steel. Cut to length, grind the cut edges, bend with 4" tab and two inch tab. 1/4" drill for a lath cross bolt 3" up to center, and a...
Forum: Buying A Yurt 05-18-2020, 07:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,478
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Starting the journey

Just copied and pasted my link and it came right up. Maybe there isn't a rafter to wall detail like I thought there was. I didn't look at all the photos, but I could have sworn there was one in...
Forum: Buying A Yurt 05-15-2020, 01:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,478
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Starting the journey

If you want to see that rafter detail, lcopy and paste:

Bob Rowlands homemade yurt

Mine is the rustic yurt with the rafters either side of the green door. There are several detailed photos...
Forum: Buying A Yurt 05-15-2020, 01:44 PM
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Views: 5,478
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Starting the journey

James, I have seen curved (bent) yurt rafters lashed to the top of the wall lattice in photos. Is this what you are referring to when you say "..roof beam going into the ring that is different still...
Forum: Buying A Yurt 05-15-2020, 09:07 AM
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Views: 5,478
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Starting the journey

"...there is another traditional yurt Kazakh yurt I build them to is the roof beam going into the ring that is different still just as strong, just wanted to throw that out there."

What?
Forum: Buying A Yurt 05-14-2020, 08:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,478
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Starting the journey

Thanks for clarifying that the windows open. I short clutched on that. heh heh
Forum: Buying A Yurt 05-13-2020, 05:23 PM
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Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Starting the journey

Thanks for the link KG.

I like that the maker paid homage to Mongolian yurts.

That's an ingenious yurt design. I REALLY like that he addressed the breathabilty of wool felt and the drafting...
Forum: Buying A Yurt 05-03-2020, 04:49 PM
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Views: 5,478
Posted By Bob Rowlands
Re: Starting the journey

Hi wrencher welcome to the forum.

Yurt at -50 C huh? That's -58 F. I have made three nomadic uninsulated yurts, the biggest 16'. All heated with an air tight wood stove. I doubt I was in them at 0...
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