Yurt Construction Details for Smiling Woods Yurts

CONSTRUCTION

See how our yurts are built with this exploded view.

All our work is done with care and attention to accuracy and detail.

Our yurts are built with the highest quality construction grade lumber available. Forest Stewardship Certified when available.

Set-up of our yurts is relatively simple and can be achieved for the most part in a couple of days for the smaller yurts, with the help of a friend or two. The larger yurt will take between 3-6 days not counting installing the ceiling and ceiling insulation. This of course is after the floor/platform has been completed!

THE WALLS

The walls are framed with either of 2x4 or 2x6 construction. The smaller yurts have the option of either 2x4 or 2x6 walls. The larger yurts are only available with 2x6 walls.
The framed walls are sheathed with a 1/2" shear panel, then covered with a vapor barrier and sided with 1x6 tongue and groove western red cedar siding.

During the yurt set up process the walls are screwed to each other and to the floor.
A cable then secures the tops of the walls together into an integral unit.

THE ROOF SYSTEM

The rafters are structural grade Douglas fir or stress tested lumber, with larger rafters available if you need more insulation or roof snow load capacity.

The central compression ring is laminated of multiple layers of Douglas fir lumber screwed and glued together with waterproof glue.

Rafters are pinned and bolted to the compression ring and bolt to the top plates of the walls.

The rafter cable(s) holds the rafters in firmly to the compression ring.

The eaves and bird blocking, which are made of western red cedar, are screwed to the rafters.

The metal roof is 24 gauge galvanized steel. It is secured to the roof structure with roofing screws and bolts.

The skylight is an operable thermal cast acrylic unit, mounted in an anodized aluminum frame.

CODE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

All wind, snow and seismic loads are designed specific to the site where you will build.

Our yurt kits are designed and engineered to 90 m.p.h. with 3 second gusts wind rating, up to 100 p.s.f. snow load and class D-1 seismic ratings.

Any requirements greater than the above design ratings require additional engineering. We can design to meet most wind, snow and seismic conditions.

Snow load ratings of up to 140 lbs. per square foot can be achieved in our 35’ yurt, with higher ratings for smaller models.

We offer site specific engineer stamped plans and building design/drawing to help you with your permitting process.

All our work is done with care and attention to accuracy and detail!

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Exploded View of our yurts

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	CONSTRUCTION See how our yurts are built with this exploded view. All our work is done with care and attention to accuracy and detail. Our yurts are built with the highest quality construction grade lumber available. Forest Stewardship Certified when available. Set-up of our yurts is relatively simple and can be achieved for the most part in a couple of days for the smaller yurts, with the help of a friend or two. The larger yurt will take between 3-6 days not counting installing the ceiling and ceiling insulation. This of course is after the floor/platform has been completed! THE WALLS The walls are framed with either of 2x4 or 2x6 construction. The smaller yurts have the option of either 2x4 or 2x6 walls. The larger yurts are only available with 2x6 walls. The framed walls are sheathed with a 1/2" shear panel, then covered with a vapor barrier and sided with 1x6 tongue and groove western red cedar siding. During the yurt set up process the walls are screwed to each other and to the floor. A cable then secures the tops of the walls together into an integral unit. THE ROOF SYSTEM The rafters are structural grade Douglas fir or stress tested lumber, with larger rafters available if you need more insulation or roof snow load capacity. The central compression ring is laminated of multiple layers of Douglas fir lumber screwed and glued together with waterproof glue. Rafters are pinned and bolted to the compression ring and bolt to the top plates of the walls. The rafter cable(s) holds the rafters in firmly to the compression ring. The eaves and bird blocking, which are made of western red cedar, are screwed to the rafters. The metal roof is 24 gauge galvanized steel. It is secured to the roof structure with roofing screws and bolts. The skylight is an operable thermal cast acrylic unit, mounted in an anodized aluminum frame. CODE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS All wind, snow and seismic loads are designed specific to the site where you will build. Our yurt kits are designed and engineered to 90 m.p.h. with 3 second gusts wind rating, up to 100 p.s.f. snow load and class D-1 seismic ratings. Any requirements greater than the above design ratings require additional engineering. We can design to meet most wind, snow and seismic conditions. Snow load ratings of up to 140 lbs. per square foot can be achieved in our 35’ yurt, with higher ratings for smaller models. We offer site specific engineer stamped plans and building design/drawing to help you with your permitting process. All our work is done with care and attention to accuracy and detail! Exploded View of our yurts Back to top