Option for yurt platform "foundation"

[Freedom Yurt Cabins]

Travis,

That system seems like it would not only be an expensive option for building a Yurt platform, but that some key facts may have been overlooked in its design. The glaring discrepancy I would have with that system is that frost does not affect components like pins. Frost line should certainly be considered when laying concrete footers or other large, plug-like footing systems. However, pins, earth anchors, augers, stakes, etc are not affected by frost because of the relatively small surface area which is in contact with the ground.

Our Yurt-Cabins typically use a much more simple foundation system than most of the Yurt market. Concrete pads or pavers (mere pennies at any hardware store) are stacked under each adjustable foot of our walls, and are leveled so that our Yurt-Cabins can be placed on top. Our Yurt-Cabins are anchored with Duckbill Earth Anchors, and we achieve about twice as much anchoring strength as is necessary for our structures. See their instructional video here:

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Typically, our site and foundation prep can be done in less than a day, and a Yurt-Cabin can be assembled in three days with an able-bodied, three man crew.