Keeping uninsulated yurt cool during South Florida summer

[Wintergreen282]

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 keep the heat out and/or night coolness in like I used to in my house. Unfortunately I think running an AC and dehumidifier might result in unacceptably high utility bills.

What I do when things get too hot is to just leave. Head to the library, beach, grocery store, etc during the worst part of the day. A hammock under a tree works well too. If you can get up early, do that and take a siesta in the afternoon. I’m much farther north, so things do cool off pretty quick once the sun starts setting. Without that thermal mass and with good air flow, the yurt does too. If at home and I get to “head exploding” hot, I just strip down, go out on the porch, and dump a gallon of water over my head. It’s shockingly effective. Towel off a bit and sit in front of the fan. Good luck! I think yurts bring you closer to nature and nature isn’t always comfortable. Kind of have to work within some limitations - which is not “normal” 1st World behavior - sadly.

[TSRalex]

Originally Posted by Wintergreen282

I think yurts bring you closer to nature and nature isn’t always comfortable.

I love this sentence.