03-07-2013, 09:31 AM
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Re: Just getting started
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Originally Posted by baldy
I am very interested in building a yurt where I live in Southern California. When I first saw a "yurt" was at Lake Chachuma in Santa Barbara County. They have quiet a few that are used as camping rentals. From that point on I was sold! However my main concern is the material used to make yurts. Fabric appears not to last or to add any strength to the overall construction. What are the factors for cold and hot weather? That is my one and only main concern, thanks.
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Much of it depends on what kind of yurt you are going to purchase. On a traditional yurt, the fabrics of course will not last as long as the modern architectural yurts that are using vinyl and polyesters. The later materials will last quite a long time. The roof on my yurt is warrantied for 15 years which is pretty close to what you are going to get on most roofing these days.
Most of the companies offer a reflective insulation that holds up ok until you start getting to extreme colds, and then you may have to consider other insulation. Many people are using denim, rigid foam, or even standard fiberglass insulation.
If you are going to live in the yurt full time, you will want to think about a bit, especially in colder regions.
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