Waterproofing Mongolian Yurt Lattice?

[BlossomMerz]

Hi, y'all,

I hope this is the right place to post this question.

I've finally gotten the Mongolian yurt frame and it's gorgeous! I'll find the right place and post photos of it in a separate thread.

While I wait or the cover to arrive from GroovyYurts in Montréal, I'm weatherproofing the frame parts. The wall lattice is larch with camel hide ties at the joints. Since the climate in Southern Oregon is way wetter than Mongolia, I am thinking of giving these pieces a coat of Teak Oil to protect them. I want them to last for a long time.

Does anyone have experience with this type of yurt in this type of climate? Is the waterproofing necessary? Is it advisable?

Thanks for your help!

Blossom