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Planning to build a yurt in Czech Republic

Total bummer. The roof cover must go back to the manufacturer. All of the securing straps have very badly done stitching at closer look, there is always couple needle holes either completely unnecessary pierced through next to the stitching area, or some of the stitches are overtightened and they are sort of tearing the fabric open. They will fix it and weld patches over the spots, but that will be some time in January. Now there's no need to finish the thing, so it will remain as it is over the holiday, then we shall see.
I'll make the door meanwhile and work on some other things.
 
Ahh, that sucks. Well, it is the Holiday anyway. This will give you some time off. Enjoy it. :)
 
If you get the cover back and it still has a few misplaced stitch holes, or whatever, you can always AquaSeal them. I've used many tubes of the stuff over the years on tent fly and fishing waders. Incredibly good long lasting urethane sealant. McNett Aquaseal, about $8 per tube online.

I also dab CA (superglue) on very small holes and tears to halt furthur ripping and fraying. An example, it works good on small ember burn holes in the cover.
 
Thanks for the advice Bob, I was thinking about using some sealant as well and the guy from the manufacturing company I called did also mention it, but in the end he said it would be better if they just put the patches on. Other than that the delay totally sucks and we'll have to take the cover down and up again, I think it will be a good solution and most likely more reliable than any other.
 
We've temporarily covered the walls. This camo tarp will be used for the final cover as well, but better attached and using two overlapping tarps, so the whole height of the wall plus the floor edge will be covered. It's looking good even like this.


Getting rid of the snow.


I'm working on the door now.
 
No idea, will talk to them on Monday likely, that's when most companies open after holidays. By now the roof is still in place. I'll send them photos of the holes and perhaps they may recommend using a sealant spray instead. I was also thinking that maybe I'm ridiculously worried about water draining through couple needle holes, while the condensating moisture will wet the insulation much more.
Here are some of the holes, what you guys think? Should I insist on patches?







 
If there's a warranty, use it. If it really is just too much to hassle with, use Aquaseal. If you are concerened about stitching leaks, you can Aquaseal the entire seam. I've Aquasealed every seam of our tents rainfly, and the tent floor. ZERO leaks.

FWIW, I also use the stuff on neoprene and breathable waders. Totally bombproof repair. Also touched up seam leaks on poncho hood. Really, the stuff is incredible. I've also built up the toe of my work boots with Aquaseal so the sealant wears off instead of the leather. It is urethane, and urethane my friend is some VERY tough stuff. God luck.
 
So I've heard back from the manufacturer. Offered to send me some patch material and adhesive they use for this. If I could just fix it myself, I'd be glad and won't have to remove the roof cover for shipping and such. Just want to make clear how about warranty and such, before I agree to do it. Also, I'm not sure if the adhesive can be used in below zero temperatures we have now.

I have the boards cut and ready for making the door.
 
Finished the basic door building today. Now needs some filling, sanding, painting and also need to forge some hinges and such.
I've decided to make the five-panel pattern that seems to be popular on authentic yurts.
 
Knecht dang man you did a real good job on the door. I'm a sucker for the panelized Mongolian door design. Now you just gotta do some nice Mongolian detail painting on that dude sometime down the road.
 
Thanks for the likes and kind words. I'm quite happy with the door myself. The filling is drying now, tomorrow will be big the sanding day.
 
Long time no pics...the paint is drying slowly in this cold weather. But I think it's gonna be nice door in the end. Will be green on the outer side and red on the inner, to match the khana and baganas. I may add some traditional decorations later, also thinking about painting the panels in different color, but it can wait as well.
 
I've actually caulked and repainted my yurt door twice due to shrinkage at the seams. I just noticed yesterday that a few more small gaps have reappeared. I like the look of doors that have the panels painted a contrasting color from the frame. I might just have to do that next go round.
 
Tested two patches today, to see if the adhesive would work in this weather. If they survive the night without falling off, we'll do the others tomorrow.
Door should get final paint layer tonight.

Here's a question: where the outer wall canvas meets to door frame - how is it sealed against rain and such? Should I add some extra board to the door frame, to go over the canvas edge? My door frame is doubled on the sides, creating a pocket for the khana. Should I just tuck the canvas into this pocket and forget about it?
 
Yeah I'd definitely tuck the canvas into the slot if there's room. If there isn't enough space, or it's a big hassle stuffing the canvas in there, add another board to cover the canvas, and secure it to the door frame. The biggest draft problems I have with my yurt are due to the wall and roof canvas not being sealed at the door frame. And, the door not closing against a proper door stop. That's tops on my 'redo' list.
 
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