A incredible yurt resource book by Becky Kemery
Deck plans for all yurt sizes are available on this page
Interior floor plans are available on this page
Check out cafepress.com/yurtopia for yurt inspired apparel
stove pipe outlet installation
Colorado Yurt customer photos and blogs
Yurt Platform Plans
Download Free Yurt Platform Plans
Typical Deck Costs - A website that will help you estimate your platform costs
Square footage for your yurt size
From Dirt to Yurt is an informative slideshow sent to us by Jim Cross. It details building a simple platform.
Interior Floor Plans
- 16' yurt with bathroom and bedroom
- 20' yurt with bathroom and bed
- 24' yurt with sitting area, bar, bathroom
- 27' yurt with bed, bathroom, kitchen
- 30' yurt with bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen
- 30' yurt with 2 beds, bathroom, living room, kitchen
- 30' yurt with 3 beds, 2 bath, living room kitchen
Stove Pipe Outlet Installation
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Stovepipe outlet installation instructions
We highly recommend Dura-tech stove pipe made by Simpson Dura-vent. It is a brand most reputable retail stove outlets will carry. There are helpful instructions on page 16 of the DuraTech Chimney Installation Guide. They fall under the heading of Tee-supported Installations. You will need to adapt them slightly for your yurt, but it will give you a good general idea of the process.
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Inside and Out Hearth and Patio carries Jotul, one of our favorite stove brands.
One of the best ways to see what yurt living is really like is to visit one. Here is a list of places where you can visit and in some cases stay overnight in a yurt.
Customer Slideshows and Blogs
Some of our customers document their yurt and platform installation through online photo slideshows and blogs. Great to look at to see and hear firsthand experience from first time yurt pitchers.
Platform building and yurt setup slideshow proving even rednecks and retirees can build a platform and set up a yurt.
Building Mom's yurt blog - mixes the challenges of yurt platform building and set up with a little light humor for fun reading
From Dirt to Yurt is an informative slideshow sent to us by Jim Cross. It details building a simple platform
Helpful Yurt Links
YurtInfo.org - A central resource for everything yurt
Real Goods - Off-grid and sustainable products
Solar Living Institute - Sustainable living education
Solar Calculator - Estimate your solar panel needs
Composting Toilets - Information, advice and guidance
IKEA - Modern, simple furniture great for yurt living
Yurtopia - Yurt inspired apparel by Yutopia
Yurt Books
Yurts: Living in the Round by Becky Kemery
A must have resource for anyone considering yurt living.
We have this book in stock. The cost is $15 plus shipping.
Call 800.288.3190 to order.
Circle Houses: Yurts, Tipis and Benders by David Pearson
The Complete Yurt Handbook by Paul King
Yurts in the Movies
The Story of the Weeping Camel
Yurt Financing
Most individuals will use a low interest credit card to finance a yurt. A rewards card is a great choice for this. Peer to peer lending is another option for personal yurts. Below are a few institutions with experience in financing yurts for commercial purposes such as campgrounds or resorts.
Brickhouse Capital - jackn@brickhousecapital.com
Clear View Financial - mike@clearviewfinancial.com
Pinnacle Business Financing - kvanwagner@pinnaclecap.com