The most beautiful
rafters in any yurt in the whole wide world! These
rafters are our most popular option. YurtZ by Design
uses Lodgepole Pine logs, 85mm, sanded and stained with
metal connecting inserts. Add quality and extra strength
to any size yurt whilst adding a magical ambience that
can be enjoyed in every season. Lodgepole rafters will
NEVER twist under snow load and they are approx. 25-30%
stronger than 2' x 4's. Lodgepole stress strength is
6800 lbs per inch. (These rafters are standard in the
28’model.)
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Our standard roof uses a 19 oz. vinyl. Our covers are
made from VinaGARD® made by Vintex, which is a
double-coated fabric made for applications where high
strength protection and durability are required.
VinaGARD® is UV stabilized and flame retardant. For
extreme weather conditions we recommend our heavy-duty
22 oz. top cover.
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Heavy duty, superior quality 100% cotton is custom
sewn to line the inside of the yurt. This natural fabric
absorbs moisture and dries naturally. It is mildew
resistant, flame retardant and cream in color.
See close-up....OR
Heavy duty VinaGARD® vinyl liner
with UV protection; Class 1 fire retardant rating;
anti-fungus, anti-mildew protection. Cream color is the
same colour as the cotton liner, which means cotton and
vinyl can be used together, if desired, e.g. cotton
liner in top and vinyl in side walls.
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You can choose to add extra windows to your yurt. Two
windows are included in the base price. You can specify
the placement of additional windows to highlight the
landscape and views on your property, or the interior
layout of your yurt. All windows
are removable and include insect screens. An insulated
window cover is available to provide extra insulation
whenever needed.
Custom glass windows are available for all models.
Standard size is 3ft x 4 ft. double paned sliding glass,
Low-E with Argon seals. Window kit includes insect
screen, wooden frame and two wall studs.
Low-E glass stands for low emissivity glass. It is a
technologically advanced, insulating glass that improves
energy efficiency by reducing the transfer of heat or
cold through windows. In summer it reduces window heat
gain by 64% compared to ordinary glass and in winter the
superior insulating capability of Low-E keeps your home
warm and controls humidity.
This is constructed of the same
rFoil Insulation that is used for insulating the yurt. (see
below for details).
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You can add extra doors to any yurt. Using a clock face,
doors must be placed at quarter hour locations i.e.
6:00, 9:00, 12:00 and 3:00 o'clock.
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The standard dome is clear, however a tinted dome is a great
idea for hot, sunny climates. It offers UV and sun
protection and keeps the yurt cooler.
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White insulation above
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Foil bubble rFoil is a
double layer of polyethylene bubbles bonded to and
sandwiched between two Radiant Barrier aluminum Foil
sheets.
After years of research, it has been
proven that reflective foil products are excellent
insulators. The effect of Radiant Barrier Foil (RBF) on
radiant heat gain and loss is nothing less than
astounding. Although conventional mass insulation
products (fiberglass, loose fill, wood, etc.) are
effective against convection and conduction, they have
no effect on 'radiated' heat transfer. It reduces
radiant heat loss in winter or gain in summer, by as
much as 70%. The insulation is rated by reflection as it
reflects 97% of radiant heat rays.
It is a common misconception that
insulation must be thick to perform well. It is also a
common mistake to consider only a material's R-Value
when choosing insulation. It is highly possible for a
thinner reflective material to provide better thermal
performance than a thicker non-reflective product. Not
including gold and silver, pure aluminum is the most
reflective material on the planet. The thin aluminum
layer in rFOIL reflects radiant heat energy; and this
ability is not related to the product's thickness and
R-Value.
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The benefits of radiant insulation...
- Safe, non-toxic and non-carcinogenic.
- Not affected by humidity or
condensation.
- Durable - won't collapse, compress or
disintegrate.
- Lightweight and compact for easy
transportation.
- Easy to install. No protective
garments necessary.
- Resistant to bacteria and fungi.
- CLASS A / CLASS 1 fire rating.
- Virtually indestructible, will not
collapse, compress or disintegrate over time.
- Thermal Performance ASTM C236 & ASTM
C518
- Flame Spread and Smoke Density STM
E84
- Fungus Resistance il-Std 810B Method
508
- Pliability C 12224-93
- Water Vapor Transmission ASTM E96
- Emissivity Testing
- Beach Puncture Resistance TAPPI
T-803-88
- Tensile and Elongation ASTM D882-1995
- Tongue Tear ASTM D1117-1997
- Corrosivity D3310-90 (1995)
- CAN/CGSB-51.33-M89 | CAN/ULC-S
102.2-M88
A 15 year warranty applies to Foil
bubble rFoil Insulation.
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 This
screen custom fits in the ceiling dome and prevents insects,
falling leaves, etc.. from entering the yurt. It also acts
as an efficient sunscreen.
The insulation is useful when
leaving your yurt locked up for an extended period of
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Our yurts are
rated for heavy snow loads. However, in regions with
extremely heavy snowfalls, we offer a snow and wind kit that
reinforces the roof rafters and lattice wall with vertical
side wall supports. If you are in a very windy area you
might want to add this kit as it provides cable tie-downs to
the yurt platform ensuring protection from extreme wind
conditions. Mandatory on 28' and 32' Yurts
If your yurt has round log rafters, we
will match the Snow and Wind Kit by including side wall
supports of round, stained log pole studs to match the
rafters.
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Custom awnings are available for doors and windows, as
per your requirements.
The 8ft. awning available for the french doors, enables
excellent protection from weather when buckled down.
You might want to install a wood stove in your yurt.
YurtZ by Design can build in a stove chimney opening
with an interior and exterior shield that will allow you
to easily install a wood stove. Our opening fits a 6”
chimney pipe.
The rain diverter is
an inverted V-shaped fabric pouch, which is
welded to the roof above the door, effectively diverting
rain water away from the entry.
The rain
catchment system consists of a vinyl fabric gutter that
the runs around the perimeter of the roof, catching the
water and funneling it through downspouts. This gutter
is made of the same vinyl as the roof and is heat welded
on so there can never be any leaking. In dry weather,
this gutter sits flat on the roof and is barely
noticeable.
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