Ask a Yurt Dweller: Roughing it in a 40' Yurt

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  • @krisclay1362
    @krisclay1362 7 років тому +16

    I've been toying with the ideas of tiny house living for a while now and have heard about people building a yurt for this exact reason. Not only is it more economical it is more eco friendly.

  • @sonofabear
    @sonofabear 7 років тому +54

    This yurt is gorgeous! I would to build one of these.

  • @Lexethan2011
    @Lexethan2011 7 років тому +33

    That's yurt what I'm looking for. Thanks for sharing.

  • @modernlegacy5555
    @modernlegacy5555 8 років тому +48

    Wow! I had no idea a yurt could look like this! Thanks for sharing.

    • @DakotaGurl1
      @DakotaGurl1 8 років тому +3

      +Monique Addn My husband and I rented a Yurt in Mi about a month ago, really nice but this one is definitely a winner.

    • @joecasey8219
      @joecasey8219 5 років тому +1

      However this came about, thru the video. I'm very impressed with the idea. a yurt, huh." how freakin neat. joe Casey....

  • @Blairstevenson2
    @Blairstevenson2 5 років тому +11

    I love this yurt. I wish they would do another one but much slower to show more elements of the Yurt and the viewer could get an idea of the flow. 40 ft. Is definitely the way to go

  • @marszenka
    @marszenka 7 років тому +27

    Wow, it's refreshing to see a small house design that's actually practical instead of stupidly trendy. I'm sorry, I would find it difficult to live year-round in a tent with a hotplate and not much else.

  • @kellybell2770
    @kellybell2770 8 років тому +17

    finally I get to see inside a yurt bigger than 30! thank you!

  • @ilike9368
    @ilike9368 6 років тому +6

    Wow, never expected a Yurt to be so beautifully modern.
    Well done 👍👌

  • @kurtjensen7264
    @kurtjensen7264 7 років тому +3

    Very beautiful,you have definitely proven that the yurt is a viable alternative to standard leaving, I would sooner live here then a mobile home in a mobile home park!

  • @Brazilbroker1
    @Brazilbroker1 4 місяці тому

    Very inspiring, I really like the interior layout you chose. Thanks for sharing!

  • @SpiritHawk
    @SpiritHawk 8 років тому +84

    Most yurts I see are not well decorated and often messy. Yours is beautiful and very inspiring. I've been thinking of a tiny house but perhaps a yurt will be a better option! Thanks for sharing your lovely home.

    • @burly636
      @burly636 7 років тому +2

      Sophie Hawkins I agree

    • @mamame3729
      @mamame3729 6 років тому +4

      Interesting.... this one seemed to me to be waaayyy more cluttered than most that I have seen. Most people I see living in yurts are utilizing minimalistic approaches - this home doesn't fit that approach at all.

    • @MM-Iconoclast
      @MM-Iconoclast 6 років тому

      @@mamame3729 Which is what is nice about it. Would not call it 'cluttered'. More 'homelike'. Not temporary looking. All the space (and what it contains) actually seems quite organized and beautiful.

    • @daboodeef179
      @daboodeef179 6 років тому

      probably cleaned it up for the video

    • @hiramhaji7813
      @hiramhaji7813 4 роки тому +1

      daboodeef179 always one ass in the comment section putting folk down , I would go as far to say your house is messy.....

  • @Gudsur
    @Gudsur 4 роки тому +2

    I was going to buy a 30 footer and attach a separate housing area to it like a lot of other people have. But I never would’ve guessed that an extra 10 feet would have made such a huge difference of this magnitude!
    I’m going to buy a 40’ now. And I’m definitely getting wood siding on the outside (and especially on the inside, to give it that cabin feel)
    Thanks so much for this video. It inspired me 😊

    • @timgoodliffe
      @timgoodliffe 2 роки тому

      would love to hear how the 40' is going

  • @monalizak-t7r
    @monalizak-t7r 6 років тому +5

    Really , really nice.. first time I've seen one and I want one now..that set up is awesome..you are so blessed

  • @carolgoerke3109
    @carolgoerke3109 5 років тому +2

    I absolutely, totally love, love it!
    The decorating of this home is perfect. I’m a big fan of rustic, Native American, and wildlife (living) decor. It’s perfect. Very warm and comforting. You get the negative ion vibe with this one!
    And...a house is not a home without a dog!

  • @traciannveno
    @traciannveno 7 років тому +1

    This is beautiful and so full of charm.

  • @FPGSanctuary
    @FPGSanctuary 8 років тому +28

    Right now I'm in the final design and permitting stages of building two 30' Yurts with a connecting 24'x48' covered pavilion that contains the kitchen and dinning room on the Big Island of Hawai'i. All the same reasoning of why building a Yurt was the best option pretty much applied in my situation, except I needed much more space. In addition, I'm starting a off-grid 20 acre permaculture farm where the Yurts are being built. The purchase of the land has been completed, and now I'm producing a series of videos showing the progress of the Yurt homestead on my channel.

    • @shelterdesignsyurts9553
      @shelterdesignsyurts9553  8 років тому +3

      That sounds fantastic! We sent 7 yurts to a large permaculture farm on Kauai a
      few years back. Common Ground Kauai, on the north shore. Good luck
      with your venture!

    • @kimthompson7391
      @kimthompson7391 7 років тому

      Kenn Andersen j

    • @alainschiller7083
      @alainschiller7083 6 років тому +2

      I am planning to put a yurt on my land in Hawi....could I call you and get some fed bsck....Mahalo...Alain

    • @hokuk9training970
      @hokuk9training970 3 роки тому

      Do you have another channel with hose videos? My family are taro farmers on Oahu and we are thinking about building a yurt to live in because of zoning. I would love to see what you built!!!

  • @duanek6051
    @duanek6051 4 роки тому

    I stayed in one at a resort campsite. Loved it. great energy slept great. had AC so that was a bonus. was going to sell my land in NH but now a yurt on it is where ill retire too. It will be easier to have something to live in quicker and cheaper than building a stick home. it was very peaceful stay!!

  • @ymeekins6357
    @ymeekins6357 5 років тому +1

    Wow, best yurt home I've ever seen. Wow.

  • @saffronsworld1508
    @saffronsworld1508 8 років тому +36

    I looked up the prices. NOT BAD AT ALL!!!!!

    • @drdiabetes7469
      @drdiabetes7469 5 років тому

      How much?

    • @noelsilverspell3291
      @noelsilverspell3291 5 років тому +1

      @andrewdavis 40-50k

    • @maspotts1
      @maspotts1 5 років тому +7

      I priced a 40’ with all the bells and whistles for $53K. If finances over 15 years it would be $338 a month, roughly. Same company as them.

    • @dylanj8676
      @dylanj8676 4 роки тому +1

      @@drdiabetes7469 The most basic version of the 40' model is $25k

    • @youcaninspireme
      @youcaninspireme 3 роки тому

      @@maspotts1 Still need to purchase land

  • @diamondlil2952
    @diamondlil2952 8 років тому

    I'm very impressed with your furniture arrangement. It's easy to understand the circle concept now that I've seen how it all fits together so easily and how grand it looks.
    Superior home in many ways. THANKYOU

  • @SheenaBoBeena84
    @SheenaBoBeena84 6 років тому +1

    Wow, their yurt is really nice.

  • @graceaxisa4213
    @graceaxisa4213 7 років тому +1

    AMAZING! I really enjoyed your video. What a gorgeous home and I am so happy that you are living a beautiful, fulfilling life.

  • @bethmoore-love4223
    @bethmoore-love4223 6 років тому +6

    I live in a yurt also. Mine is strictly mongolian, on a brick floor. I would never recommend putting a yurt on a deck like that in Idaho, if you don’t keep your woodstove going 24/7 in the winter, you’ll freeze. Mine holds the heat, no stoking the fire in the middle of the night. The closer you stick to the Mongolian design, the better it works.

  • @laurieannyandabyrd5402
    @laurieannyandabyrd5402 7 років тому

    That is so neat....Idaho..(very cold) my brother use to live there, Very pretty inside.

  • @erdemyesil8693
    @erdemyesil8693 4 роки тому +1

    Legendary.Hi from Turkey.🇹🇷

  • @majorbutterdog
    @majorbutterdog 8 років тому +6

    Absolutely beautiful home! I too would be interested in seeing the floor plan.

    • @shelterdesignsyurts9553
      @shelterdesignsyurts9553  8 років тому +3

      Just posted a photo of floorplan on out facebook page : facebook.com/shelterdesignsyurts/photos/a.443265981350.233623.63376476350/10154609301346351/?type=3&theater

    • @mandy639
      @mandy639 7 років тому +2

      Shelter Designs Yurts this link doesn’t work anymore. Is there another one you could post? Thank you

    • @ygoldberg1287
      @ygoldberg1287 6 років тому

      @@shelterdesignsyurts9553 dont want facebook acount!

  • @OnTheFritz602
    @OnTheFritz602 6 років тому +1

    One word, "WOW"!

  • @LeoRex13
    @LeoRex13 Місяць тому

    Great advice… thank you!!

  • @alisondawson3421
    @alisondawson3421 7 років тому

    Love, love, love your home. Don't know how I'd go with the mounted heads but it is still a great space ~~ 40 foot is the way to go !

  • @catllionare
    @catllionare 7 років тому

    This size is excellent. Thanks for sharing the video.

  • @joelhill4107
    @joelhill4107 7 років тому +1

    That is amazing! Wow! Thanks for sharing!

  • @badguy2419
    @badguy2419 8 років тому +1

    seen that your last customer, was on hgtv. the ones from Montana. riding theirs 4 wheeler to work. cool, hope business picks up for you.

  • @tjinnes
    @tjinnes 7 років тому +1

    Thats ver cool. It looks great.

  • @conniesommers818
    @conniesommers818 5 років тому +1

    I'm going to do this also..
    Thank you for the video..

  • @marymcreynolds8355
    @marymcreynolds8355 6 років тому +1

    Great space. I would want a bathtub but that's just preference. And we would be totally minimalist.

  • @horizon2667
    @horizon2667 4 роки тому

    i been looking into buying land and building a yurt!! i just happend to deliver to one the other day it was 2\3 storys tho with multipe decks, still yurt shape.

  • @pedrothewise2584
    @pedrothewise2584 10 місяців тому

    now thats a yurt, its a giant. i just got a baby 14ft and cant wait to put it up.

  • @VchaosTheoryV
    @VchaosTheoryV 7 років тому +1

    I love it. I was thinking if i would live in a Yurt, i'd want to have it have a Celtic/Native American-esque vibe to it. Then, i found your video LOL. So, awesome job.

  • @jenniferbailey4435
    @jenniferbailey4435 11 місяців тому

    Would love you or someone share that floor plan. I love that idea the 1/3 loft

  • @vladimirgaidukov
    @vladimirgaidukov 5 років тому

    Looking great! Thanks for sharing,

  • @taniagreen1870
    @taniagreen1870 3 роки тому

    Yurts are so awesome and bigger than they look I am handicapped and have been thinking about getting a yurt and having a large bedroom and bathroom and 2 lofts for visitors and my family granddaughters I have 4 of them and my 2daughters and their significant others I would have plenty of space for my electric wheelchair and moving around

  • @kaydaro
    @kaydaro 3 роки тому +1

    Any chance of getting the plan so as to replicate it

  • @uygarbocutoglu4465
    @uygarbocutoglu4465 8 років тому +32

    "Yurt" is a Turkish word that is still being used for dormitories. Also
    we call our country as our "yurt". These traditional turkish tents are
    still being used on higher altitudes here in our country. In summer we
    climb to higher altitudes for fresh and cool air and also to feed our
    animals. Soo we still do use exactly same tents here. People living
    their whole life in these tents are called "Yörük" people. The word
    comes from "yürümek" verb. Which means "to walk" in Turkish. These
    people (my ancestors used to as well) stay in these tents whole their
    lifes travelling to lands of grass for their animals and trading. You
    can easily come accross with such huge families if you are travelling
    around Toros Mountains region. One important thing is that we prefer
    goat wool rather than sheep. That is because goat wool is better for
    climate controlling. It keeps warmer in winter and cooler in summer and
    much more retardant to fire and water. That is surely a fact.
    Unfortunately it is not easy to find such spinned and woven goat wool
    these days. Like my grandma used to do and i loved to watch. Fabricated
    stuff do not work as well as experienced. You must go up the mountains
    or wait for them come down once in a summer. Any one who is willing to
    reach the sources for real can reach me here. Best regards. | "Yurtta
    sulh cihanda sulh" "Peace at home peace in the world" Mustafa Kemal Atatürk |

    • @mandy639
      @mandy639 7 років тому

      Uygar BOCUTOĞLU wow! Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

    • @paulawade1446
      @paulawade1446 6 років тому

      Have you been to Turkey? It is an incredible place, breathtaking beauty, amazing food, exceptional hospitality, and fascinating culture and language.

    • @Irishcloth
      @Irishcloth 5 років тому

      I take it youre Turkish? :) You know that's all very interesting. I thought they were Mongolian but perhaps more than 2 countries have them.

    • @xMarik96
      @xMarik96 4 роки тому

      @@paulawade1446 They're a bunch of Fascists who oppress the minority populations in Turkey, The Kurds, the Armenians etc, Turkey is a hellscape.

  • @aaronedmunds116
    @aaronedmunds116 8 років тому +1

    would you be able to give me an estimate of how much everything cost on the inside? not the actual yurt itself but all wood and appliances and stuff.

  • @rkh7904
    @rkh7904 5 років тому +4

    I really liked the layout of this yurt and wondered what the cost was to construct it?

  • @nikaward6048
    @nikaward6048 3 роки тому

    I wish I could duplicate this yurt, that’s how much I love.

  • @agentramses
    @agentramses 7 років тому

    What a fantastic home

  • @jamidesena16
    @jamidesena16 4 роки тому

    I'm very interested in living in a yurt. Great video!

  • @m.f.richardson1602
    @m.f.richardson1602 6 років тому

    Looks Great. Thank you for sharing

  • @Sedonawhite
    @Sedonawhite 6 років тому

    My favorite yurt so far i love it!!!!

  • @sostrongineedmoreofyourmon974
    @sostrongineedmoreofyourmon974 5 років тому +1

    When I leave California for the Northern Midwest, this is what I am going to do for housing as long as I can start the move and lifestyle transition debt free.

  • @hermosacalif3692
    @hermosacalif3692 5 років тому +1

    Can you do an update?

  • @minahlie
    @minahlie 6 років тому +2

    This yurt makes me feel good about them. There are spaces and modern amenities. My favorite thing is there’s a BATHROOM. These no bathroom yurt and tiny houses is my pet peeve. Great job guys.

  • @JerrySmith-ie7rx
    @JerrySmith-ie7rx 7 місяців тому

    Very nice! I love it. Me and my wife love to hunt,fish and travel also. We've been planning to put a yurt on our property ,especially since seeing your video. I see the comments on here are 5 or 6 years old. How's your yurt holding up. Any advice? Thanks.

  • @pamelaroy8007
    @pamelaroy8007 7 років тому +1

    aw man what i wouldnt give to be able to live like this. if it werent for my health id sell my home and go off grid and buy a big ol yurt

  • @laurenmallon4963
    @laurenmallon4963 6 років тому

    Not counting the land what did it cost to get it together like you have? It looks insulated and the walls are wood it looks like, obviously hard wood floors.....looks like a lot of work went into your Yurt... looks great and very welcoming.

  • @nolafishr
    @nolafishr 4 роки тому

    That is awesome, I would not mind living in that

  • @Alexi7666
    @Alexi7666 7 років тому +1

    Unless land prices are ultra cheap in Idaho. How many acres are you on?

  • @Art_Travel_and_Hobbys
    @Art_Travel_and_Hobbys 7 років тому

    Awesome interior design...

  • @horizon2667
    @horizon2667 4 роки тому

    hell ya!!! im working on buying land now and building a yurt myself 32 yrs old.!
    One Question !! where did you buy all the supplies and do you have a video of building it?

  • @Cassandra085
    @Cassandra085 3 роки тому

    Congratulations guys for your amaizing idea! Can you tell me the measurements of the house and costs you have incurred?

  • @jeanettetorres9809
    @jeanettetorres9809 7 років тому

    Very beautiful! How is it under a bad storm? I live in FL and with hurricanes season I will like to know if it will held a heavy storm not a hurricane but a heavy storm !!

  • @bobslaughter1478
    @bobslaughter1478 5 років тому +1

    Does anyone have a break down of how much this cost? Yurt deck all of what they did?

  • @lisabird6213
    @lisabird6213 2 роки тому

    Hello
    You have a beautiful home thx for sharing your experience..would did you purchase your 40ft yurt?

  • @williamvanparys6858
    @williamvanparys6858 2 роки тому

    I love it it's awesome!!!

  • @c.k.g.7628
    @c.k.g.7628 Рік тому

    How long does the roof last and how much does it cost to replace? Same question for the exterior wall.

  • @elianetonohiti9796
    @elianetonohiti9796 6 років тому

    It’s really a nice yurt ! When powerful winds come, it seems to me that it is going to blow it away ! Isn’t it ?

  • @yanlajeunesse9491
    @yanlajeunesse9491 Рік тому

    Very nice :)
    Would you care to share that plan?

  • @seanogs
    @seanogs 2 роки тому

    Love what you done to the place. My only concern is mold. Have you had any mold growth on the walls?

  • @muhlissuh__
    @muhlissuh__ 6 років тому

    Beautiful !

  • @Sweetearth1958
    @Sweetearth1958 8 років тому

    How often does the exterior "fabric" or whatever it's made out of need to be replaced? And the roof?

    • @shelterdesignsyurts9553
      @shelterdesignsyurts9553  8 років тому +3

      Our exterior coverings are vinyl top coated architectural fabrics. They are completely waterproof and have thermally welded seams bonding them together, not stitching. Our premier fabrics carry a 15 year warranty on the roof and an 8 year warranty on the walls. UV is what is hardest on them, so if the yurt site has some shade the fabrics will last longer than the warranty period. You can see a complete list of FAQ's regarding our structures here www.shelterdesigns.net/yurt-frequently-asked-questions.html or give us a call at 406-721-YURT to discuss. Thanks!

  • @alzathoth
    @alzathoth 7 років тому

    I would like to know how these people got by building code and inspections. i'd also know how they are able to live in a yurt full time with city zoning.

    • @lemurianchick
      @lemurianchick 7 років тому +1

      Use your brain, por favor. CITY zoning? I am assuming that people don't set up yurts in urban environs and that this is more geared towards rural living.

    • @charleswidmore5458
      @charleswidmore5458 6 років тому +1

      Invisible cities are easier on codes and zoning in general.

  • @jimmyiggy5937
    @jimmyiggy5937 7 років тому +2

    Man, you got a lot of Stuff!
    I like Yurts.

  • @pearlbubbles6885
    @pearlbubbles6885 5 років тому +1

    How do you control mold issues? Thanks

  • @technotrix6504
    @technotrix6504 Рік тому

    Is the yurt just setting on the square decking? What happens to the rainwater? Or is the yurt on its own platform with decking added around it?

  • @StephenMinkin
    @StephenMinkin 10 місяців тому

    OWN IT! I'm building yurt, but it's a hard sided yurt. What I like best about the Yurt is NOTHING STUPID about its architecture. It's simple, loads of space and looks good.

  • @bosse641
    @bosse641 8 років тому +4

    Wish you would do more of these kinds of videos.

  • @maukamarine939
    @maukamarine939 7 років тому +7

    How do you deal with moisture evacuation?

    • @LeeADKMOBILEMILLING
      @LeeADKMOBILEMILLING 4 роки тому +1

      How come no one ever talks about price ??

    • @claredodd1258
      @claredodd1258 4 роки тому

      @@LeeADKMOBILEMILLING Yes and how is it funded? I've watched alot of videos on alternative living with people who dont work or are retired and they have land to build on. These people dont talk about how much it cost to buy the land. Land is very expensive in the UK or is in zones where you cant build on.

  • @4sp3nF41r7
    @4sp3nF41r7 6 років тому +1

    Can you get the walls with a knife?

  • @tayzer22
    @tayzer22 4 роки тому

    My soul craves this.

  • @titilili88
    @titilili88 2 роки тому +1

    THis looks amazing. I wonder how much was the deck and how difficult and long it took to make?

    • @scafgal7242
      @scafgal7242 2 роки тому +1

      Yurts can be assmbled in a matter of a couple/few days. Cabinets etc, maybe a week. Buy rough lumber for the deck - much cheaper (get from a sawmill).

    • @timgoodliffe
      @timgoodliffe 2 роки тому

      @@scafgal7242 depends on the saw mill, getting it kiln dried is expensive too

  • @theblankman5036
    @theblankman5036 7 років тому +1

    If you don't mind me asking about how much did it cost to build your yurt?

  • @csalsera
    @csalsera Рік тому

    For a yurt that big, do you need to have additional support posts for the roof?

  • @valeriemoran842
    @valeriemoran842 4 роки тому

    Hi,
    Your home looks beautiful. I am wondering if you live in it year round? I am in Michigan and love the idea of yurt living, however, with such cold weather, I am concerned about the winter months.

  • @cathybaby4607
    @cathybaby4607 7 років тому

    Love the yurt
    and southwest decor
    any mold or condensation issues

  • @bigindian5555
    @bigindian5555 6 років тому

    I loved your decor inside and the blankets were outstanding, but could wild life like elk come through the walls of that yert?

  • @DJEpisteme
    @DJEpisteme Рік тому

    Super cool!

  • @litestreamer
    @litestreamer 6 років тому

    I like the idea of living in a yurt but don't like the visual of the crosshatch slats on inside walls. What do you suggest for an inner wall covering and how much is that cost?

  • @jbos5107
    @jbos5107 Рік тому

    I know this is an older video and it looks wondertul. I just have problems with home security.

  • @libbyo3907
    @libbyo3907 7 років тому

    Gorgeous!

  • @chrissythornhill
    @chrissythornhill 8 років тому

    This is awesome !!! Does it stay snug in winter ? It's a palace on stilts , fantastic .

    • @shelterdesignsyurts9553
      @shelterdesignsyurts9553  8 років тому +3

      It does stay snug in winter! These clients use an appropriately sized pellet stove as their main heat source, with some electric heaters to supplement. They have the Arctic Insulation and are going into their 4th winter in north Idaho with no problems.

    • @chrissythornhill
      @chrissythornhill 8 років тому +1

      Shelter Designs Yurts Thank you for your reply , sounds even better ! I know you can't supply the scenery but it all looks pretty amazing in the yurt .

  • @emilycarmany8600
    @emilycarmany8600 3 роки тому

    How large is the deck on that beautiful 40' yurt?

  • @6idangle
    @6idangle 6 років тому +1

    graduating from law school with only a little debt my first priority m thinking is to pay down my student loan and get a super nice yurt. just gotta convince the mrs.

  • @janebond3457
    @janebond3457 6 років тому

    Did you attach any of the wall to the yurt frame? & what did you do to waterproof the botton at the deck and skirting, did u use flashing and selant.

  • @Keaton-Casablanca
    @Keaton-Casablanca 8 років тому

    Since the roof is made of a fabric, how does it do when it hails?

  • @susanaviana1629
    @susanaviana1629 7 років тому

    Beautiful.

  • @АндрейБорода-б7ы
    @АндрейБорода-б7ы 4 роки тому

    Очень крутая юрта ! И интерьеры , вы еще работаете ? Какой бюджет если у вас заказать такое строение с мебелью , спасибо !

  • @bashkillszombies
    @bashkillszombies 7 років тому +4

    Given that a yurt is a nomadic tent capable of portability and easy break down and set up; yes, it's reasonable for people to assume you're using the word yurt in it's proper sense, and not 'a flimsy house constructed to resemble a yurt'.

  • @alanacampbell7384
    @alanacampbell7384 5 років тому +1

    Did you build the interior walls/plumbing/electricity/etc yourself or with a contractor. How much did it cost and how long did it take?

    • @hilarygodin
      @hilarygodin 5 років тому

      I would like to know this as well!!

  • @JaneAustenAteMyCat
    @JaneAustenAteMyCat 7 років тому +1

    That is stunning!