Build your own Yurt - PART 1 - Building the Walls/Khana

[@lucydee1234]

Hey! Pleeeease can we have number 2. This is the best yurt building video I've found.

[@FoxfireHeritageFarm]

will have it up this week thanks for your patience!!

[@poormanscowranch3194]

Excellent video very detailed more detail is always better!

[@dhenks]

Building one this season! Going to be my home away from home while I’m out of town working. So excited, the way you made this made soo much sense.

[@FoxfireHeritageFarm]

Awesome! Thank you! if you have any questions reach out!

[@Walibnzas]

Excellent video my friend. I am looking forward to the next one and hope you get to post it soon. Most production yurts I have been researching seem to be very overpriced. There is a need for your shared knowledge and it is greatly appreciated. Thank you for sharing it.

[@FoxfireHeritageFarm]

Thank you!! I have all the footage just need to edit it all sorry for the wait!!

[@tzisorey]

I forget why i was searching for videos on yurt building- but i'm glad i found this one.

[@Ian5had0w]

Thank you so much for posting this! I'm beginning my off grid journey and this has been incredibly helpful.

[@ProsperityPasturesHomestead]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@FoxfireHeritageFarm]

Thank you!!

[@rafaelellis-rech6950]

This is an awesome series thank you so much

[@blindbyjoy3095]

Love this video!

[@FoxfireHeritageFarm]

Thank you!!

[@Shibbybro808]

thanks for uploading this man, great vid

[@FoxfireHeritageFarm]

Thank you!

[@kimberlyposkey]

Been waiting on number 2, the hub, rafters, etc

[@FoxfireHeritageFarm]

will have it up this week!!

[@Whatsupbruther]

I doubt you're still checking comments unless you've got your notifications on, but if you are, how much do you think it'd cost to totally by myself build a 30ft yurt? I've been looking around at different no rent housing options so i can save money, and it really seems like the best option for me right now. 😊

[@louiehall8540]

Love it ❤

[@Xplorer228]

How many man hours would you say it generally takes for one to build a DIY yurt like this? I'm experienced working with wood but not fabric. Thanks for the great info!

[@tomallen7188]

Hi great information - you have yours at 7'6" to give you a 6' wall , if you wanted a 6'6" wall how long would the slat for that ?

[@Trainwhrek]

Thanks!

[@stevemotley808]

When are you going to do the rest of the vidoes

[@ryanblystone5153]

Thank you

[@mattmcconnell6870]

this is some fantastic info thank you

[@weedeater64]

What size it that drill bit? I know it's not critical, but including an "about this size" in the video would be good.

[@FoxfireHeritageFarm]

I am working on a companion webpage to go along with the videos detailing material and tool list, and it should be listed in the description, I am planning on getting that all updated this month! Thanks for the suggestion, the drill bit should be the same DIA as the rope you're using

[@donnamalinski5780]

Is there going to be a part 3. Awesome video's

[@franakofdune]

How do you do the floor modularly? Also are you going to do a roof slat video too?

[@FoxfireHeritageFarm]

Floor is built in place you can build modular if you plan on moving it but in that case I usually just set up on the ground. Roof slat video incoming, however I lost all my original footage so need to refilm :(

[@kerricorser4562]

Question. At first you said 6'6"...then you said 7'6". Which length produces a 6' sidewall? Thanks!

[@FoxfireHeritageFarm]

Hey Kerri! The slats are cut to 7'6" true length, then when they are tied and the wall is set up (on an angle) they make a 6' sidewall :)

[@kerricorser4562]

Question 3. How does one find how big to make the circumference of the toono (crown) for each size? Does the crown size vary and increase with each bigger size of yurt? For example: would a 26 ft yurt have a larger toono circumference??? Or is it just aesthetics and the crown can be any size? Thanks.

[@FoxfireHeritageFarm]

so when I do my Yurt design I factor a few things into account when considering Toono size, on smaller sized yurts I find 3 foot dia works fine, when you get to large the pole size shrinks and you run into problems, on larger yurts you are really only limited by weight and purpose, I have found that 4 foot dia on 18' and larger yurts work well and are still manageable to set up, I am still working on my design for a 30 foot dia Yurt, and will be considering a 5 foot dia crown. The larger the crown size also effects the pitch of the roof so if you are looking for a steeper pitch (more snow load) you can increase the dia.

[@kerricorser4562]

@@FoxfireHeritageFarm oh Gosh thanks! This is what I needed to know to start a lumber budget. You're very generous with your knowledge and I'll let you know how it turns out someday.

[@L_Gabrielle2]

Can you do 1in slats or is 3/4 to an inch the best way to go?? :) Your video is definitely the best one out there so far on how to make a yurt . Hope you keep making them

[@FoxfireHeritageFarm]

you can make it stronger, but it makes it more heavy and cumbersome

[@karenmanning3452]

I have looked for the measurements for roof and circle. Could you send me them please..

[@tfeaston]

What was the drill bit diameter?

[@bigbryguy30]

Do you have a canvas connection that's has fair costed skins they would ship to the USA? I'm willing to get a sowing machine if needed.

[@FoxfireHeritageFarm]

I don't sorry :< I buy bulk canvas from j ennis fabrics in Ontario

[@truthseeker9624]

Before cutting to length you said you cut them to 6.5 feet. Then, when you're kneeling you say 7.5 feet. Could you please clarify? Thank you

[@truettestubbs4474]

pretty sure they are 8 foot length's and looking at his waste i would guess that the correct measurement would be 7' 6".

[@truthseeker9624]

Thank you Truette Stubbs. I was pretty sure that was the case but just wanted to make sure. Thanks for answering my question.

[@FoxfireHeritageFarm]

Correct! 8' lengths cut to 7'6" for the wall slats, when angled the wall sits around 6'6" tall

[@truthseeker9624]

Thank you Foxfire Guild!

[@benjaminjohns390]

what thickness are the slats ripped to?

[@Lolita041987]

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[@andrewbowman1699]

You said 6'6" cut the wall boards in very beginning of vedio then you said 7'6" when you where laying them out just wondering is it 6'6" or 7'7"

[@samanthaogden4643]

Why not use 1x2s instead?

[@WriteSign]

Absolutely can, but it is more expensive than just cutting them yourself.

[@kerricorser4562]

Question #2...10- 2x6's per each wall section?

[@FoxfireHeritageFarm]

it depends on the size, for the 20 foot I am building I will need about 20 - 2x6 for a 14' dia yurt 10 - 2" 2x6 is enough

[@kerricorser4562]

@@FoxfireHeritageFarm so each lattice section depending on size, takes from 10-20 2x6's...so a 5 wall yurt would take approximately 50 boards total, correct? I'm in planning stage and calling lumber yard for estimates tomorrow. Thanks so much for clarifying. Could you recommend any books?

[@FoxfireHeritageFarm]

@@kerricorser4562 it depends on how many slats each lattice section contains, for a 20 foot dia yurt with 3 lattice sections you would need aprox 20 - 2x6

[@kerricorser4562]

@@FoxfireHeritageFarm thank you! Very much appreciate your help today.

[@Frank-w8q3f]

proceed tro part 11

[@danachoate5361]

What is the approximate cost to build a yurt?

[@FoxfireHeritageFarm]

depends on so many factors.... materials, style purpose, you can build one for almost free if you have load of time and no money, or have one that costs loads of money and takes a relatively short time to build. anywhere from $200 to $3000 ish

[@danachoate5361]

@@FoxfireHeritageFarm thanks for the reply. 😁 time I have, money I don't. What do you usually cover a Yurt with and where is the best place to get it? I think I would like to make the walls myself.

[@FoxfireHeritageFarm]

@@danachoate5361 I plan on putting together a "build a yurt for free" series soon, I cover mine in canvas (expensive) around 2k for a yurt covering its for sure the most costly part, HOWEVER you can use a good quality poly tarp and while I wont last as long, its 10% the price

[@danachoate5361]

@@FoxfireHeritageFarm I look forward to that series! What an awesome idea. Thank you, I greatly appreciate it. The tarp idea is one I was contemplating because of the cost. The silver tarps tend to last longer than the blue or other colors. I have used them outside continuously for extended periods and the silver, for whatever reason, always last longer. Just food for thought when it comes to choosing a tarp.

[@ravendarkspear]

Great video but please....do not flip a board like that. This is very dangerous

[@Erdni_Stepnyak]

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