Moldy drip edge, staining on interior roof...help!

[Surely Yurts - Steve]

Hi,

I'm in Vermont and can come and help if you are interested.

Last time I looked at one, the Two Girls yurt has sewn seams on the roof cover as opposed to heat seamed panels... I mentioned that to Ken and he says that they have never had any issues with that. I believe him but the industry standard is heat sealed panels...

So, You may just have a leak in the exterior roof cover at the seams or around where the crown piece meets the roof cover.

Jafo is absolutely correct, most yurt

moisture

problems are from improper ventilation. It is possible to install a screened roof vent and even add a small 12 volt fan which would help with

moisture

caused by condensation. Though, the amount of water you are talking about is likely from a leak.

Give me a call if you want to talk more. 802-SevenThreeZero-4519

-Cheers

[Vermontyurters]

Thanks for your reply, Steve. We are in E Dorset - are you nearby?

We don’t have the possibility of venting out the ceiling bc it’s a closed roof ring with the stove pipe going ot the middle.

I bought an air purifier that also helps with humidity control, it’s just hard to
Believe with our stove cranking all the time!

I just double checked the outside cover. The roof is hear seamed and the walls are sewn.

The yurt maker has suggested doubling up the

insulation

and staggering the taped seams. I had this idea too, and hopefully it will help cut down on the cold air/warm air contact zones. ??