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Being what we call a ‘soft’ structure, the yurt reacts more readily to climatic conditions than do ‘rigid’
structures, therefore it is important to choose your site carefully and take into account prevailing wind
patterns, overhead tree limbs, water runoff, etc. In general, the best site would be protected from the
wind, would receive morning sun and afternoon shade and be free from overhead objects such as large
dead tree limbs that could damage the yurt in heavy winds. Plan your entry so that the doorway faces
away from prevailing winds.
For a secure and comfortable installation, a well-built platform is necessary. To ensure a weather
proof installation the platform needs to be circular and the same diameter as the yurt so the side cover
fabric can extend below the interior floor level. This will provide a draft-free and watertight seal.
Any exterior decking should be separated from, or at a lower level than the yurt platform. Unless you
are skilled, enlist the help of an experienced carpenter for building the platform.
The following plans show the typical construction of the yurt platform. Keep in mind that every site
will be different, so the platform construction and footings should reflect the conditions of each
individual site.
Notes:
1.) The bottom portion of the drip edge will the existing building and your yurt
be visible once the yurt is installed. It platform. A covered walkway can be
should be stained or painted to match the built to connect the two after the yurt is
exterior color scheme. installed.
2.) The 1" portion of the drip edge that 5.) Keep in mind that the windows open from
extends above floor level will be visible the outside. If you plan to have the
on the inside and can be painted or platform elevated you should consider
stained to match the interior color adding a catwalk or exterior decking for
scheme. window access.
3.) Plywood skirting (to prevent airflow 6.) If you plan to install a “floating” floor on
beneath the floor) and a vapor barrier your platform, please contact Pacific
may also be desirable. Yurts for recommendations on how to
4.) If you plan to connect the yurt to an prepare the platform.
existing building (or another yurt) be
sure to allow a minimum of 12" between
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Note:
Poured concrete footings may be substituted
for pre-cast blocks.
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1'
6'-11"
4' 13'-10"
7' 11" 4x6 Beam 13' 10" 4x6 Beam 7' 11" 4x6 Beam
Center Line
4'
9' 8" 4x6 Beam 8' 4x6 Beam 9' 8" 4x6 Beam
4'
8' 4x6 Beam 8' 4x6 Beam Plywood
drip edge
Main Platfrm
Porch
decking
6' 1" 4x6 Beam
Pier block locations
4'
9' 11-3/4" 4x6 Beam Joist hanger
4x4 post
Simpson A35
1' each side
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8" x 8" exterior plywood drip edge attached to edge
Simpson EPB 44
post base or equiv.
of platform. Top of drip edge to be 1" above floor level. TYPICAL ELEVATION
Notes: Entry deck should be below the floor level of
1.) Platform construction and footings should the yurt platform so as not to interfere with drip edge.
reflect conditions of each individual site.
2.) 2x6 T&G or 118" plywood flooring to be laid
perpendicular to 4x6 beams and trimmed to
the same diameter as that of the yurt.
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Entry deck
Grade
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14' 14' 14' 14' 14' 14' 14' 14' 14' 14' 14' 14' 14' 14'
6' 6' 6' 6' 6' 6' 6' 6' 6' 6' 6' 6' 6'
10' 10'
6' 6' 6' 6'
8' 4'
4' 8'
8' 8'
Radius 15'
Center
4' 8'
8' 4'
6' 6'
10' 10' 10' 10'
4x6 Beam
10' 10' 10' 10'
14' 14' 14' 14' 14' 14'
2x6 Perimeter
4' 4' 4' 4' 4' 4' 4' 4'
12' 12' 12' 12' 12' 12' 12' 12' 12' 12' blocking
6' 6' 6' 6' 6' 6' 6' 6' 6' 6' 6' 6' 6' 6'
14' 14' 14' 14' 14' 14' 14' 14' 14' 14' 14' 14' 14'
1.) Make a compass using a board or non-stretch 2.) Using a sharp circular saw carefully cut the
string and a nail at the center to mark radius. platform to exactly 30 feet in diameter.
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2x6 blocking
4' on center
Radius 15'
Center
1.) Make a compass using a board or non-stretch 2.) Using a sharp circular saw carefully cut the
string and a nail at the center to mark radius. platform to exactly 30 feet in diameter.
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Pier block
4x6 Beam
Plan View
Plywood
4x6 Beam drip edge
Pier block
Elevation
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