Set Up Manual for 20
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©2016 Pacific Yurts Inc.
Installing Insulation & Outer Covers
Insulating The Yurt
Many materials have been used successfully to insulate the yurt. Climatic conditions and individual considerations of
light transmission, portability, comfort level and expense all are involved when deciding on the optimum insulation. In
the milder climates no insulation at all may be required. However, in cold areas like Alaska or warm tropical climates,
either our space age reflective insulation or Thermax insulation board or its equivalent
(see specifications page 41)
will provide more comfort. In colder climates we recommend insulating under the platform (see page 41).
Note: We do
not recommend using blankets or other moisture retaining fabrics for insulation liners as they may cause
severe mildew problems.
Roof Insulation And Liner Facing
If you did not purchase the roof insulation go to page 20 for installing the top cover. If you purchased the
custom 2/3 roof insulation (which is used with a Solar Skylight Arc) please refer to the instructions on the
page 18 instead of the instructions below.
Choose a day for installation that is not too windy as this may cause the liner to blow away before it is properly secured.
Install the fabric liner facing only after the rafters have all been put in.
Locate the fabric liner facing. It is a small bundle of ivory colored fabric. Note that the liner facing is not sewn to the
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insulation as with the side cover insulation and that it is all one continuous cone-shaped piece that is folded.
Using a step ladder (or scaffolding) in the center of the yurt, carry the fabric liner facing up through the center
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ring, unfold and spread it out over the rafters while a helper pulls the hemmed edge down around the rafter ends.
(See Diagram XII)
Be sure the liner facing is installed evenly and overlaps the rafter ends equally around the yurt
perimeter. In windy conditions the facing can be secured by using a staple gun to staple through the liner into a few
evenly spaced rafter ends. This should hold the facing down tight. Before proceeding check that the liner has the
rough seams facing upward and finished seams facing inward.
Lift the reflective insulation up onto the roof from below, placing it on top of the liner facing. One person should
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handle the upper end at the center ring while another works around the perimeter of the yurt.
Carefully unfold the insulation and bring both ends around until they meet.
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When the insulation seam is properly aligned use the foil tape from the hardware box to secure the open seam. Tape
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the top half from the ladder at the center ring. Tape the bottom half from a ladder down below. Helpful Hint: You can
reach the middle of the roof to seal the foil tape by using one of the “door stickers”. (They were clamped into the
door frame when you received the yurt.)
Check the insulation for fit. Trim the insulation at the door frame so it will not interfere with the operation of the door.
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Do not trim the insulation that overlaps the side wall.
It will overlap the wall insulation for a draft-free seal.
Go to page 20
for installation of top cover.
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