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RE: Heating the Yurt in the Winter
I don't own anything I'd be really worried about losing if someone tried to enter the Yurt while I was away. The walls are very sturdy so the only way inside is through the front door, and I have what I need to take down aggressive animals/humans if they decided to try to enter with me present.
Nice, I was thinking animals. I can imagine it is like a big tent, but amazing. Is there any type of weather that is not ideal for a yurt?
We have coyotes, cougars and bears around, and I have food in the Yurt, but nothing has tried to enter. Not even mice.
I think urinating nearby regularly and having an essential oil treatment along the bottom on the outside is why I haven't had any problems.
Man, I love it. I learned about yurts only a few years ago. I think the idea of living in a yurt up in the mountains sounds like a good movie. Amazing. Thank you for giving me this info. Maybe one day I can talk the wife into giving it a go!
If you can make the coverings and insulation out of synthetic material that won't rot or mold, then I'd say it can work in most weather. The roof is very angled so snow won't build up enough to destroy something. Circular buildings do well in the wind because it flows around them, but you'd need to get creative about securing the outside covering in really high wind.
I recommend vinyl exterior covering and ecofoil insulation. Cheap, light and resilient!