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Planning to build a yurt in Czech Republic

It's 2,10m. I think it's a bit high, but guess it's no need to cut it down. We got longer laths than needed and decided to use them whole, without shortening.
Today I've called the guy who's gonna provide the insulation and so far everything seems to be on a good way.
Didn't finish the door frame yet, had to get some different lumber and process it first.
 
I will have a shorter khana, just under two meters. But how you build is what you need. I want a bit steeper roof slope for snow shedding. And the height I plan, 5.5 feet needs just a slight head ducking for me on entry. I really like how you have documented your progress, its looking great ! I am really looking forward to seeing all of the rest .
 
My roof pitch is ~23 degrees, typical of traditional yurts. It doesn't shed snow at all. I bang it loose with my fist to keep from damaging the fabric.
 
This has nothing to do with yurts... but fwiw 30 to 45 degress is considered slab avalanche angle with 38 degrees the most likely to slide.

I did a couple sheet metal roof jobs of small cabins in Jackson WY back in the late 70s early 80s. They have a real snowpack up there. Sheet metal is the prefered material for your self cleaning roof. lol
 
Finally have a proper connection installed here, so I can upload better quality pics. Here's one of the door frame, just leaving the glue to set. Then it's gonna get couple bolts through the corners. I made the sides doubled, with a gap between the planks to trap the khana ends in (and bolt them through, of course). Hope that works.

 
I think I'll place a board beneath the top beam to lower the door itself. It would be a bit too high for a yurt I think. Or perhaps I could make a small window over the door? Both for light and ventilation?
 
How tall is the frame? It looks normal height for a yurt scaling off the boards you have the frame laying upon.

I'd make the door height whatever fits into the frame. To make it look good, you could detail it with a Mongolian design paint job. And if I had your chops as a blacksmith, I'd install some forged hardware for a primo look. Nothing is cooler than hand forged ironwork.
 
It's 2,10 m total. The top and bottom beams are each 10cm, so it leaves the door gap itself 1,8m. Since one shouldn't step on the bottom beam (according to the yurt ethics) and it's no big deal to step over it, it actualy leaves us with 1,9m door height. Neither me nor anyone in family is that tall, so there's no need to keep the door that high. A bit lower would seem somewhat better in the general yurt proportions IMO. Then of course, my yurt is not built as an authentic one, but I feel it should keep some of the classic shapes and proportions, unless I just want to end up with a weird tent :)
As for forged door hardware, I was thinking about it and I'll likely do it, as I feel no regular door hardware would fit there, anyway. Problem is, I don't recall any significant Mongolian door hardware, any of you got something? If there's a pattern to duplicate and some interest, I can make couple extra sets...
I have plenty local antique door hardware, some still in use in the cottage (built 1869), some was found or dug out around. Some of those are really nice pieces and would be no problem to reproduce, but it would really be a cultural crossbreed to place them on a yurt :)
 
As far as authentic forged hardware, the three anchor rings on each of the vertical door jambs immediately come to mind. The tension ropes that encircle the yurt fasten to them. I just used screw eyes from Home Depot and of course they look like crap. Make an extra 6 rings and I'll buy them.

I've seen several photos of Mongolian yurts with those rings, and they are very cool. Definitely large scale like 3" dia. Big and gnarly is good. :D

As far as other hardware, google images -Mongolian yurt hardware- or some such will likely get you detail good enough to get some ideas.
 
I've just searched for the rings and can't find any details on them. If you have any pics, I'll be happy to forge some.
Found some hinge details, but doubt those were authentic.
 
www.yurtworkshop.com

Scroll down the front page and check out the doors. There are two or three photos featuring anchor rings mounted to the door frame. They're somewhat smaller in diameter than I mentioned.

For some reason I'm not seeing near as many photos as I mentioned. Must of been wishful thinking. Or old age. lol
 
Thanks. Now that's all easy to make stuff, no problem. I think the ring there is arc welded. I'd make a forge weld, if going for authenticity. Not sure, but the bolt that ring itself is attached to, also seems to be welded on something (most likely a woodscrew). This could be made as a split pin that goes through the board and then the "legs" are bent sideways. Various latches and hinges are also possible.
 
Just back from workshop, made the L-anchors for final attaching the khana.
Glad so many of you liked the pics. This thing is finally getting real now.
 
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