stephanwik
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Vivilala liked post by stephanwik On thread : InsulationI've used a wide variety of insulation types over the last 10 years. I've worked hard to identify the best solution for the wet, windy and cold weather one often has in both Scotland and Sweden...Liked On: 11-20-2021, 03:17 AM
Posted On: 09-25-2012, 02:31 AMPixiemoss liked post by stephanwik On thread : InsulationWe usually put an adjustable vent...Liked On: 08-19-2021, 02:09 PM
Posted On: 11-25-2013, 05:44 PMchrishallweaver liked post by stephanwik On thread : InsulationI've used a wide variety of insulation types over the last 10 years. I've worked hard to identify the best solution for the wet, windy and cold weather one often has in both Scotland and Sweden...Liked On: 11-21-2019, 07:27 PM
Posted On: 09-25-2012, 02:31 AMhierony liked post by stephanwik On thread : Vapor barrier on deckThe standard way in Sweden is, from the inside -> out 1) T&G flooring 2) Plastic vapour barrier (the stuff I use is guaranteed for 50 years). 600mm overlap between rolls. This keeps the...Liked On: 05-29-2015, 02:52 PM
Posted On: 05-29-2015, 12:05 PMGroovyyurts liked post by stephanwik On thread : Yurt in northen Scandinavia: Tips?Indeed. However we are on the west coast where the climate is pretty similar to say Portland, Oregon. We very rarely get more than about 20cm of snow. The very north of Sweden is 1500 km from here...Liked On: 03-31-2015, 09:19 AM
Posted On: 03-20-2015, 06:55 PMdlhall liked post by stephanwik On thread : Yurt Dome Insulation Install and CondensationWhat we've observed is that it works well to allow natural convection to transport humid air to the top of the yurt, and then extract this mechanically and re-use the heat while expelling the moist...Liked On: 01-08-2015, 06:05 PM
Posted On: 01-08-2015, 05:24 PMdlhall liked post by stephanwik On thread : Yurt Dome Insulation Install and CondensationIt's starting to get cold here (well, it is Sweden after all) and we too are working on winterising our yurts. After the last gale off of the North Sea we realised that we had to do something to...Liked On: 01-04-2015, 01:00 PM
Posted On: 11-25-2013, 02:39 PMBecomingArt liked post by stephanwik On thread : InsulationWe usually put an adjustable vent...Liked On: 08-07-2014, 01:23 AM
Posted On: 11-25-2013, 05:44 PMCorinarose liked post by stephanwik On thread : InsulationWe usually put an adjustable vent...Liked On: 12-13-2013, 07:46 AM
Posted On: 11-25-2013, 05:44 PMSeadawg liked post by stephanwik On thread : Top 7We've just been featured in a post called 7 of the best glamping tents. (http://www.wengerna.com/blog/7-of-the-best-glamping-tents/) Nice to see a yurt in such distinguished company :DLiked On: 10-01-2013, 08:18 PM
Posted On: 09-01-2013, 06:11 AMyurtnoob liked post by stephanwik On thread : InsulationI've used a wide variety of insulation types over the last 10 years. I've worked hard to identify the best solution for the wet, windy and cold weather one often has in both Scotland and Sweden...Liked On: 05-13-2013, 04:47 AM
Posted On: 09-25-2012, 02:31 AMmuspeljotn liked post by stephanwik On thread : InsulationI've used a wide variety of insulation types over the last 10 years. I've worked hard to identify the best solution for the wet, windy and cold weather one often has in both Scotland and Sweden...Liked On: 04-25-2013, 06:49 PM
Posted On: 09-25-2012, 02:31 AMJafo liked post by stephanwik On thread : Insulation for cold places.This looks like bog standard Reflektix / Astrofoil / Airtex foil insulation. There are many manufacturers. I've used it many times, be prepared to buy lots of aluminium tape to get it all set up. ...Liked On: 04-20-2013, 09:12 PM
Posted On: 04-20-2013, 02:20 PMGroovyyurts liked post by stephanwik On thread : Traditional v modernI would not want to use vinyl walls for this very reason. We've used both canvas and Sunbrella as they both breathe. We're getting some yurts with polyester and aluminium based insulation this time,...Liked On: 12-15-2012, 12:53 AM
Posted On: 12-14-2012, 01:35 AMCarrotchasing liked post by stephanwik On thread : Traditional v modernI think the climate of the location you intend to erect your yurt is the crucial factor here. I've seen 'authentic Mongolian' yurts succumb to mould and mildew in Western Europe. The wet conditions...Liked On: 12-09-2012, 07:55 PM
Posted On: 12-09-2012, 06:45 PM