How To Build A (Semi) Solid Wall Yurt

Robert Lee

thg 8 2013 · Robert Lee

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 Today’s commercially available yurts largely are flexible wall units, with lattice forming the “frame” of the walls, and studs resting on an aircraft cable strung along the top of the lattice. They are lightweight, but, by that definition, are vulnerable to the elements and to wildlife. Although defined as portable, they require a full day to set up, using three or more people. Their insulation (optional) generally is Mylar bubble insulation and windows are heavy plastic. The yurt concept in this set of plans calls for rigid insulation walls, readily available materials, glass windows, standard-sized door, and a very lightweight, truly portable design. Although the yurt plan is sized for a 16-foot diameter unit, size can be scaled up or down quite readily. Total material cost generally is less than $1,500. 
Typically, one person can cut all the pieces needed to size in less than 40 hours. To assemble the unit requires one person and three or four hours. To disassemble takes two hours. 
The guide includes numerous photographs of a sample yurt being built. Also included are discussions of problems with many yurts (and solutions), ideas on plumbing, heating, interior finish and power.

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Robert Lee brings a little bit of unusual to everything he touches. Among his creations are: The Last Drop of Living (A Minimalist’s Guide to Living The High Life On A Low Budget); The Last Drop Of Living: Finding Your Oasis; Fairy Tales, Fables and Yarns for All Ages; Wild Animals People I Have Known; Council of the Pure; Ashes of Paranoia; Disabilities (co-authored with Melissa Ancelin); Coffee, Black, The Dance Club: Turning Fifty Shades of Grey, How To Build a (Semi) Solid Yurt  and Ashes of Paranoia.

From his early jobs as a “bouncer” in several seedy hotels to his reincarnation as a private investigator, from community business development expert to environmental consultant, he has demonstrated eclectic interests and versatile talents.

In The Last Drop of Living, he guides readers through unique approaches to living a minimalist lifestyle with style. Fairy Tales, Fables and Yarns offers a collection of stories written for friends and family, young, not-so-young and old. Wild Animals People I Have Known documents anecdotes of over thirty violent criminals with whom Bob has interacted, and reveals that there is more depth to most of these murderers, thieves and violent thugs than meets the eye. In Mama’s Boys,  pathological loyalty among gang members leads to fatal consequences when one of the group seeks vengeance against another gang for his mother’s murder. Disabilities tracks four people as they deal with their visible and not-so-visible handicaps. Finding Your Oasis, a follow-up to The Last Drop Of Living, reveals tricks and tips for finding that peaceful sanctum that each of us seeks in life. And Coffee, Black offers a collection of short stories, each with a coffee shop as a focal point.

You may visit with Robert Lee and his collection of writings at his website, http://www.robertflee.com.