Today\'s commercially available yurts largely are flexible Wall units, with lattice forming the "frame" of the walls, and studs resting on an aircraft cable strung along the top of the lattice.
Also included are discussions of problems with many yurts (and solutions), ideas on plumbing, heating, interior finish and power..
The guide includes numerous photographs of a sample Yurt being built.
To disassemble takes two hours.
To assemble the unit requires one person and three or four hours.
Typically, one person can cut all the pieces needed to size in less than 40 hours.
Total material cost generally is less than $1,500.
Although the Yurt plan is sized for a 16-foot diameter unit, size can be scaled up or down quite readily.
The Yurt concept in this set of plans calls for rigid insulation walls, readily available materials, glass windows, standard-sized door, and a very lightweight, truly portable design.
Their insulation (optional) generally is Mylar bubble insulation and windows are heavy plastic.
Although defined as portable, they require a full day to set up, using three or more people.
They are lightweight, but, by that definition, are vulnerable to the elements and to wildlife.
Today\'s commercially available yurts largely are flexible Wall units, with lattice forming the "frame" of the walls, and studs resting on an aircraft cable strung along the top of the lattice
