some questions about staying warm -- floor insulation and heating

[monika]

hi all! i'm putting up a 15' yurt a little north of the Bay Area, California.

the yurt will be on a raised platform, and i am thinking about insulating the floor with 1/2 in memory foam. this seems like a cost effective way for comfort and warmth. anyone experimented with this before?


i have some questions about wood stove piping. it is predicted to be a wet winter in n california. if so, will the insulated piping be necessary? this is the more expensive part of the pipe.

i have the stove an no piping. is there an inexpensive option?

thanks! full moon blessings.