Yurts are the original house on wheels, minus the wheels. Traditionally these houses are circular, tent-like, and made to be collapsible to easily pack and assemble them anywhere you want. Previously favored by counter culturalists and hippie homesteaders because they were relatively easy and cheap to DIY, these houses are quickly gaining mainstream traction. Now people appreciate their low building costs and the small eco-footprints these houses have. If you are considering joining the modern nomad family, here are a few steps to follow to get the perfect modern yurt.
Think of your yurt’s purpose
Before you go out and get a yurt kit and build your yurt house, you need to identify its purpose. Will you be using it in coastal areas or for mountain getaways? Maybe you want to live in it year-round? Whatever you want, you use your yurt for understanding its purpose will help you know which features you need to prioritize. For Instance, for mountain retreats, you need a yurt with insulation as well as something that can take on harsh weather.
Pick a size
Yurts come in different sizes to accommodate different needs. These roundhouses are sized according to their diameter, so as you pick a size, you need to think about your needs. For example, a 12-inch yurt is great for solo trips, while a 30 inch one is big enough to take the whole family with you. If you are having trouble picking a size, just think of everything you want to have inside the house and go from there.
Pick the features you want
Since you are designing your yurt house, you get to select what it should have. This means it can be as simple or complex as you want it to be. This is where you choose the type of wall and roof covering you eat, as well as the type of door and windows to be added. Different yurt making companies offer different materials and finishes on the yurt structure; for example, doors can be as simple as panel doors or as elegant as french doors or even as low maintenance as fiberglass.
As you select your house features, you also want to consider any add-ons you will need. These add-ons will depend on where the yurt will be located. For warm areas, yurts won’t need as much insulation as those going to colder areas. The latter also need a good heat source to keep you warm during those extra chilly nights. You can opt to make a multi weather yurt and get add-on kits to fit them to different climates, such as getting kits for heavy snow loads and high winds.
Once you are done designing your ideal modern yurt, most online builders will offer a breakdown of the costs by size, features, and add-ons. They may also include crafting options and how much everything will cost. What’s great about this price estimation is you can modify your design to fit your budget. After a few clicks, you can have the yurt of your dreams.