The Basic Yurt Kit
The Basic Yurt Kit is designed for those of you who have some woodworking skills and would like to do most of the work yourself, but lack the specialist equipment to make the hard-to-make parts such as the Roof Wheel (Tono) and Canvas. You will still require a table saw, router and drill press, so if you do not have access to these, perhaps a Full Kit would be a better option.
You can also buy parts individually – see parts page.
Roof Ring (Tono)
The Roof Ring comes with the Basic Yurt Kit. There are also severeal ways to make your own. The plans show how to make a basic block ring, but you can make one from one long clear piece of Ash or Oak, steamed in a steam box and then formed around a mould. You can also laminate a ring using several layers of wood around a mould with a suitable clamping system – this is how I make rings. The last two methods require a good deal of work and materials to build a mould, clamping system or steam box, which is quite an undertaing for just one ring. The block ring is the simplest and easiest ring to make.
Roof and Wall Canvas
The canvas is the other part of yurt building that requires special equipment in the form of an industrial sewing machine. It is possible to use a basic sewing machine, but because of the thickness of 10-12oz canvas, the machine will have trouble penetrating seams and as the needles are not designed for thick material, you will break many.
It is for the reasons above we sell the Basic Kit. You get the enjoyment of building most of the yurt yourself without the trials and headaches of trying to make the Roof Wheel and Canvas. We have spent years refining our design and manufacturing methods and you will save many hours of frustration and wasted time buying the difficult parts from us.
Kit Contents & Required Tools
Kit:
• Roof Ring
• 10oz Roof Canvas – untreated
• 10oz Wall Canvas – untreated
• Tension Band
• Buckle Loop
• 5 wall connecting straps
• Detailed Instructions
• Materials List
Required Tools:
• Table saw
• Chop saw
• Router or Router Table
• Drill Press and/or Hand Drill
• Palm Sander
• Hand Tools: Drill, Jigsaw, Chisels etc
Making the Parts
The three main parts you will need to make are the Roof Poles (Uni), the Wall Lattice (Khana) and the Door Frame (Nars). All of these can be ripped down from 2″x6″ lumber if you don’t have access to a local saw mill. You will need to drill holes, route the edges and shape the tips of the roof poles. Full detailed instructions are provided in the kit. For more information see the Yurt Plans page.
Assembly
Creating the two wall sections is a simple task of laying out the slats in a crisscross pattern and tying knots at the intersections. You will also need to tie rope to the bottom of the roof poles so they can be secured to the lattice wall. I have instructions and a quick video on how to tie the lattice. It’s hard on the hands as you need to tie the knots really tight. Use a leather glove with the finger tips cut off.
Parts to Purchase
You will need to purchase rope for tying the wall sections together and for tying the roof poles and the fixings to attach the wall sections to the door frame. This info and a full material list is provided in the instructions.
The canvas is untreated, if you require the treated SunForger Marine Canvas – please let us know when ordering.
Pricing
12ft Yurt – $1,350.00
36″ Roof Ring – 30 holes
Roof Canvas, Wall Canvas – 10oz untreated
Tension Band – 3,000 lb breaking strain
1 Loop Buckle – secures tension band
5 Straps 3/4″ – used to connect the wall sections.
- Internal area – 113 sq-ft
- Wall height – 54″
- Ring height – 8ft
- Roof, Wall & Door Canvas – 10oz natural, untreated
Options:
Sunforger Marine Canvas, treated for mildew, mold and water resistance – $200 extra
High Wall – 65″ rather than the standard 54″. Includes larger door frame – $300 extra.
14ft Yurt – $1,600.00
36″ Roof Ring – 34 holes
Roof Canvas, Wall Canvas – 10oz untreated
Tension Band – 3,000 lb breaking strain
1 Loop Buckle – secures tension band
5 Straps 3/4″ – used to connect the wall sections.
- Internal area – 153 sq ft
- Wall height – 54″
- Ring height – 8ft
- Roof, Wall & Door Canvas – 10oz natural, untreated
Options:
Sunforger Marine Canvas treated for mildew, mold & water resistance, add $250.
High Wall – 65″ rather than the standard 54″. Includes larger door frame. $300 extra.
16ft Yurt – $1,800.00
36″ Roof Ring – 40 holes
Roof Canvas, Wall Canvas – 10oz untreated
Tension Band – 3,000 lb breaking strain
1 Loop Buckle – secures tension band
5 Straps 3/4″ – used to connect the wall sections.
- Internal area – 217 sq ft,
- Wall height – 54″
- Ring height – 8ft
- Roof, Wall & Door Canvas – 10oz natural, untreated
Options:
Sunforger Marine Canvas treated for mildew, mold & water resistance, add $300.
High Wall – 65″ rather than the standard 54″. Includes larger door frame. $350 extra.
20ft Yurt – $2,550.00
36″ Roof Ring – 44 holes
Roof Canvas, Wall Canvas – 10oz untreated
2 Tension Bands – 3,000 lb breaking strain
2 Loop Buckle – secures tension band
Options:
Sunforger Marine Canvas treated for mildew, mold & water resistance, add $400.
Includes: High Wall – 65″ rather than the standard 54″.
Includes: 2 doors – set opposite each other.
Accessories
see parts page for more information.
• Roof Dome – 38″ Clear Polycarbonate dome with simple fixing kit.
• Dome winders are also an option for semi permanent set ups.
• Umbrella – Clear 42″ to cover ring when it rains and at night.
• Bug Ring
• Bug Screen Door Window with privacy flap
• Bug Screen Windows with privacy flap
• Wood Door
• Pole End Band – protects roof canvas rubbing the ends of the poles
• Fireproof Roof Jack with flap for wood stove
• Vinyl Groundsheet
• Vinyl Rain Cover – Use for longer term set up/winter use,
Delivery
Shipping is charged extra, please contact us as freight shipping varies depending on destination and weight. If you are local, you are more than welcome to pick-up yourself and we can give you hands on instruction.
