UKadventurer

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Last Activity: 07-29-2024 02:13 AM

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I'm a UK expat who took early retirement and I'm in the process of building a ger (yurt) camp

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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

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wild living

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retired computer graphics artist

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UKadventurer liked post by TSRalex On thread : New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

Again great stuff and excellent detailed explanation. :cool: You don´t need to do the physical work by yourself till an breakdown - try to become early an good commander and delegate the hard...
Liked On: 07-31-2022, 05:51 AM
Posted On: 07-31-2022, 03:53 AM
UKadventurer liked post by TSRalex On thread : New, modern yurt build in Mongolia

Thanks again for your qualified answer, @UKadventurer. :cool: They don´t use other chimneys on different reasons: At first are the possibilities to buy insulated, high quality chimneys...
Liked On: 07-30-2022, 05:53 AM
Posted On: 07-30-2022, 03:51 AM
UKadventurer liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Wool insulation questions

Thanks for info the dudes.
Liked On: 07-27-2022, 05:22 AM
Posted On: 07-26-2022, 06:17 PM
UKadventurer liked post by Yurts_latvia On thread : Wool insulation questions

Really fascinating to hear about Ger living in Mongolia - Thankyou UKAdventurer! I have also wondered about importing felt from Mongolia to Europe - do you have experience of this? Cheers :)...
Liked On: 07-27-2022, 05:22 AM
Posted On: 07-26-2022, 11:58 AM
UKadventurer liked post by TSRalex On thread : Lightning rod for a yurt in an open field?

Searched a little bit in my knowledge collection and found that - just for completing information: https://i.ibb.co/LY8Nw7c/Blitzschutz-Armeezeltlager-1.jpg ...
Liked On: 07-26-2022, 07:07 AM
Posted On: 07-26-2022, 04:17 AM
UKadventurer liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Lightning rod for a yurt in an open field?

Kath was rattled but otherwise fine. CRAACK BOOOOOM I jumped out of bed pissed wanting to kick some lightning azz. ha "WTFH!!!" lol Beautiful country for sure. Thanks for photo.
Liked On: 07-26-2022, 07:07 AM
Posted On: 07-25-2022, 10:39 PM
UKadventurer liked post by TSRalex On thread : Wool insulation questions

For me makes the insulation of an traditional Yurt (Ger) with sheep wool absolutely sense, because the inner and outer shell are made from natural fabrics too. After some years probably it will...
Liked On: 07-26-2022, 02:13 AM
Posted On: 07-26-2022, 01:35 AM
UKadventurer liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Yurt platform

Our home is in a field. Mice live in the same field. We feed birds. We store the seed in the garage in metal trash cans. Some invariably gets on the garage floor. Mice like bird seed, so there are...
Liked On: 07-26-2022, 01:05 AM
Posted On: 05-19-2022, 08:45 AM
UKadventurer liked post by HawaiiYurts On thread : Two yurts connected with a corridor

It's a good start for a conceptual outline, thanks for sharing! Some things to consider: what style roof is on that addition? Shed style, gable, full hip, salt box, those are most common and...
Liked On: 07-25-2022, 09:42 PM
Posted On: 05-22-2022, 01:00 AM
UKadventurer liked post by TSRalex On thread : Two yurts connected with a corridor

This solution makes sense in my eyes to keep moisture, which is produced in the bathroom, out of the Yurt. :cool: Tell a little bit more about the bathroom is build (material, heating, ....).
Liked On: 07-25-2022, 09:41 PM
Posted On: 05-20-2022, 11:28 PM
UKadventurer liked post by dramatic On thread : Two yurts connected with a corridor

For anyone's who is interested, I am sharing my plans of two 7m yurts, connected with a corridor and a bathroom between them. Onshape link...
Liked On: 07-25-2022, 09:40 PM
Posted On: 05-20-2022, 04:24 AM
UKadventurer liked post by Bob Rowlands On thread : Keeping uninsulated yurt cool during South Florida summer

Thanks Pacific! Very good tips. I hiked up the wall cover a foot all around the base of the wall. That created a natural cooling draft up through the roof vent. However bugs aren't an issue here....
Liked On: 07-25-2022, 08:42 PM
Posted On: 05-28-2022, 10:03 AM
UKadventurer liked post by Wintergreen282 On thread : Keeping uninsulated yurt cool during South Florida summer

Hi Damion. Any sun you can keep off the yurt is helpful. Unfortunately with the high ceilings, general draftiness, and small amount of thermal mass, I think it’s tough to seal things up enough to...
Liked On: 07-25-2022, 08:41 PM
Posted On: 05-29-2022, 03:33 PM
UKadventurer liked post by TSRalex On thread : Keeping uninsulated yurt cool during South Florida summer

I love this sentence. :) :cool:
Liked On: 07-25-2022, 08:39 PM
Posted On: 05-30-2022, 11:56 PM
UKadventurer liked post by TSRalex On thread : Lightning rod for a yurt in an open field?

Systems as shown in the diagram I´ve seen in army camps & the staff areas of refugees camps. Maybe you can find from this side some more detailed information....
Liked On: 07-25-2022, 12:06 PM
Posted On: 07-25-2022, 12:03 PM

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