Pacific Yurts 20' Yurt, Setup Manual

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Set Up Manual for 20
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Site Location
Being what we call a ‘soft’ structure, the yurt reacts more readily to climatic conditions than do ‘rigid’ structures, therefore,
it is important to choose your site carefully and take into account prevailing wind patterns, overhead tree limbs, water
runoff, etc. In general, the best site would be protected from the wind, would receive morning sun and afternoon shade
and be free from overhead objects such as large dead tree limbs that could damage the yurt in heavy winds. Plan your
entry so that the doorway is facing away from prevailing winds.
We do not recommend setting up the yurt for extended periods without a platform (floor). However, if you do set up the
yurt on the ground, make sure your site is leveled, leaving enough room to ditch around the perimeter for watershed
control. Plan your site with the lay of the land and runoff patterns in mind so that you don’t get caught by surprise in the
first rainstorm. Also, we recommend a ring of gravel or bricks so that the side cover does not come in contact with the
damp earth. A temporary floor can be easily installed using a layer of bark chips covered with heavy black plastic and
layered with carpeting. Be sure to stake down the lattice wall securely.
Platform (Floor) Construction
For a secure and comfortable installation, a well-built platform is necessary. To ensure a weather proof installation the
platform needs to be circular and the same diameter as the yurt so the side cover fabric can extend below the interior
floor level. This will provide a draft-free and watertight seal. Any exterior decking should be separated from, or at a lower
level than the yurt platform. Unless you are skilled, enlist the help of an experienced carpenter for building the platform.
Contact Pacific Yurts to obtain recommended platform construction plans for the size of your yurt or download them from
our web site www.yurts.com. Keep in mind that every site will be different, so the platform construction and footings
should reflect the conditions of each individual site and may need to be modified from our recommended plan.