Corinarose
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froit1 liked post by Corinarose On thread : 30' yurt + insulation layeringI live in a 30' yurt in Vermont. So winters are cold. The reflectix insulation is not useful or helpful in any capacity IMHO. I have it but it was not worth it, so you have done well by not...Liked On: 11-21-2021, 04:38 AM
Posted On: 08-27-2016, 06:37 PMPixiemoss liked post by Corinarose On thread : 30' yurt + insulation layeringI live in a 30' yurt in Vermont. So winters are cold. The reflectix insulation is not useful or helpful in any capacity IMHO. I have it but it was not worth it, so you have done well by not...Liked On: 08-31-2021, 03:58 PM
Posted On: 08-27-2016, 06:37 PMBob Rowlands liked post by Corinarose On thread : Wood vs Fabric Yurt (pros and cons)I have lived in a cloth yurt for 9 years in a winter climate. I can now say I had wished I spent the money for a wooden yurt (definitions aside). The main issue is with condensation, then heating...Liked On: 01-02-2021, 12:10 PM
Posted On: 01-02-2021, 10:29 AMCorvi&Alexis2018 liked post by Corinarose On thread : First time building a yurtMarc, Welcome. The platform for me was the biggest issue. A couple of things I would do differently if I was starting over and building a platform is to consider is this going to be open space,...Liked On: 10-10-2017, 07:36 PM
Posted On: 11-05-2012, 08:08 AMdirtypeacocks liked post by Corinarose On thread : Wrapping fabric yurt with wood?I met with a woman who changed the fabric to a wooden exterior. It was inspirational and I intend to do the same in part for better air quality. The yurt size is 30'. I will see if I can contact...Liked On: 10-24-2016, 06:31 AM
Posted On: 10-24-2016, 06:08 AMhierony liked post by Corinarose On thread : Almost done!Just a quick note about air infiltration- you want it. I insulated my yurt very tight, 6" of Roxul insulation, every nook and cranny sealed tight and found myself with significant fatigue and other...Liked On: 04-04-2015, 11:39 PM
Posted On: 03-29-2015, 10:05 AMJafo liked post by Corinarose On thread : Almost done!Just a quick note about air infiltration- you want it. I insulated my yurt very tight, 6" of Roxul insulation, every nook and cranny sealed tight and found myself with significant fatigue and other...Liked On: 03-29-2015, 02:38 PM
Posted On: 03-29-2015, 10:05 AMGroovyyurts liked post by Corinarose On thread : A bathroom hangupI use the humanure system which is a bucket system. No smell, very simple and easy. No cutting holes for flues, or need for heating system in the yurt. Check out the humanure site, read his...Liked On: 11-19-2013, 11:13 AM
Posted On: 06-19-2013, 10:28 PMJenju liked post by Corinarose On thread : Cost for platform (and deck)?The yurt platform in most yurt sites has one using 4x4's spaced 4' apart. I can't remember the type of wood at the moment but it is not native to this area. East coast. Then putting advantec on top,...Liked On: 03-17-2013, 12:04 PM
Posted On: 03-17-2013, 10:30 AMJafo liked post by Corinarose On thread : Cost for platform (and deck)?The yurt platform in most yurt sites has one using 4x4's spaced 4' apart. I can't remember the type of wood at the moment but it is not native to this area. East coast. Then putting advantec on top,...Liked On: 03-17-2013, 10:32 AM
Posted On: 03-17-2013, 10:30 AMDan R-M liked post by Corinarose On thread : Enclosing the platform?Karl, I used siding from the skirting around a trailer on the low end and then metal shed siding for the tall ends of my yurt. They worked well and all of the material was free. I also have bales...Liked On: 11-24-2012, 08:24 AM
Posted On: 11-16-2012, 01:00 PMJafo liked post by Corinarose On thread : Hurricane Preparation for Your YurtNot quite certain what happened as I was not in the yurt when it happened but the frame of the door was in 4 parts and the full glass panel landed, thankfully, on the grass and did not break. The...Liked On: 11-02-2012, 12:38 PM
Posted On: 11-02-2012, 12:33 PMJafo liked post by Corinarose On thread : The Yurt Chimneyjafo, looks really good!Liked On: 09-22-2012, 06:13 AM
Posted On: 09-21-2012, 09:36 PMHawaiiYurts liked post by Corinarose On thread : Would like to connect to other yurt builders.Laurel Nest Yurts in NC helps people build their own yurt. They are willing to share information and have put together a yurt building guide. Might be worth checking out CorinaLiked On: 09-13-2012, 02:54 PM
Posted On: 09-07-2012, 11:11 PM