New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

[UKadventurer]

Originally Posted by Bob Rowlands

68 and still carpentering even though I'm retired. My son is buried with work so I buckled on my bags June and July this year. He was just here an hour ago and imma cover for him for a couple weeks this fall while he and the fam are hunting.

I'm covered with battle scars from 49 years of carpentry and the surgeries that go along with making a living in construction. My wife binge watched 'Vikings' tv series and started calling me her Ragnar. I'm way more ruggedly handsome though and the scars are real. lol

Very impressive, Bob. I had a nice little workshop with most of the tools of the trade. However, since moving abroad and being a rolling stone, and a renter, this is the first time I've needed tools. So I've started assembling the most useful tools so I can do rough carpentry. Maybe our furniture too. Who knows?

[TSRalex]

Originally Posted by UKadventurer

Insulation is locally sourced wool felts in 2 layers.
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I´m coming back to the opening post and would like to know more about these layers.

How thick are the single layers?

[UKadventurer]

Originally Posted by TSRalex

I´m coming back to the opening post and would like to know more about these layers.

How thick are the single layers?

Without measuring precisely, I believe each layer is 5cm thick. We have 2 layers. There is some variability in thickness due to the traditional process used. I'll measure again when I get a chance.

[TSRalex]

Originally Posted by UKadventurer

Without measuring precisely, I believe each layer is 5cm thick. We have 2 layers. There is some variability in thickness due to the traditional process used. I'll measure again when I get a chance.

Thanks - the approx. value is enough for an general estimation....

Never thought in your planning phase to use something similar, but longer lasting, like "Synthepon"?

[UKadventurer]

Originally Posted by TSRalex

Thanks - the approx. value is enough for an general estimation....

Never thought in your planning phase to use something similar, but longer lasting, like "Synthepon"?

I’ve never heard of synthepon but after a quick search it looks like polyester or other synthetic fibers. Anyway, for whatever reason, It wasn’t an option that the ger company offered. So I did no research on types of

insulation

for my gers.

I like wool but how long will wool felts last? In a dry climate and shielded from the elements (UV and damp) and pests, hopefully the rest of my life.

However, I did some research on foundation

insulation

. Expanded clay was my choice over XPS and EPS for cost reasons mainly.

[TSRalex]

Originally Posted by UKadventurer

I’ve never heard of synthepon but after a quick search it looks like polyester or other synthetic fibers.

Yes, you´re right - it´s similar.

https://sngroup.all.biz/en/polyester...-fiber-g131256

Originally Posted by UKadventurer

Anyway, for whatever reason, It wasn’t an option that the ger company offered. So I did no research on types of insulation for my gers.

Now it´s too late, but for other readers it could be an alternative insulation.

BTW: I´m sure that - with a good negotiation & under the support of Whisky - most Ger-Builder are willing to work with other materials too....

Originally Posted by UKadventurer

I like wool but how long will wool felts last? In a dry climate and shielded from the elements (UV and damp) and pests, hopefully the rest of my life.

That´s the big question. On the one side you´re right with the circumstances the felt is used and on the other hand on your age expectations....

[Bob Rowlands]

Use it or lose it. My brother in law is 75, a retired lineman for PG@E. He is one of the pitchers in his competitive fast pitch softball league. I mean tourney winning level no fiddly farting around. He has been pitching longer than I've been a carpenter, and I kid you not, he can send it. I've seen catchers half his age on the receiving end go "DAUUUMM!!" At 75, 300 pushups and situps a couple times a week, no drinking, no smoking. A lifetime of labor and exercise keeps you the real deal. And that's no BS.

[Bob Rowlands]

I learning some things. You dudes are an asset here. Thanks for the comments.

[UKadventurer]

I'm working on the design / architecture of our hallway / bathroom which connects the 2 yurts. The hallway will have a wet/cold weather entry to keep the rain / cold out of the living and bedroom yurts.

I do my design in Blender, an open source 3d program. I used Smartdraw, a web-based floorplan tool, for its intended purpose. But 3d helps me deal with other issues.

I rendered the hallway / bathroom without outer walls. I'm trying to design a hallway bathroom that looks similar to the yurts and uses similar materials. The intention is to use a wood frame (4" x 4" or 10cm x 10cm) lumber with lattice walls, covered with inner liner, wool felt and outer waterproof canvas. I'm toying with the idea of making these easily removable for seasonal changes. What do you think?

There is an elevation change between the 2 yurts of 27cm (about 11") so that presents a slight challenge compared to both yurts being on the same elevation.







Here the yurts are hidden to show more details of framing.



The floorplan with dimensions in metric (sorry)

[Bob Rowlands]

Very nice. Thanks for details.