Pacific Yurt Gutters

[Kasnyku]

Hi,
We bought the gutter system that came with our Pacific Yurt. 24ft. We are having a debate on whether putting the gutters up is a good idea. Our yurt is in northern Washington State up in the woods. Winters are fairly mild, doesn't freeze more than a couple times a year, though it can be very rainy and windy. I think they will protect the outer canvas from all the dirty water running down the sides. My son said he thinks they would be difficult to clean and it's hesitant to cut into the canvas in any way. Thoughts ? Thanks

[Bob Rowlands]

I suggest talking to Pacific about the gutter they sold you.

Side note. You mentioned canvas cover. Are you sure your roof cover is canvas?

If you have a 10-15 year warranty on the cover it absolutely is not any 'canvas' I am familiar with. The 15 year cover I have seen and touched on a commercially made yurt is WAY more substantial than any canvas. 'DO NOT' proceed with making any cuts in that cover without knowing what you are doing.

Good luck.