Platforms:

What kind of platform or deck does my yurt require?

Your yurt is designed to be built on a circular, raised platform that is the same diameter as your yurt. The platform will have a flexible bender board attached around the outside and extending a few inches above the platform floor. The lattice walls of the yurt connect to the floor of the platform with L brackets and the fabric walls are attached to the bender board with screws. This platform may stand alone or may be placed on top of an oversized deck giving you room on the outside for sitting areas and making it easier to roll up the window flaps. Most often this platform is built from wood or recycled composite decking material such as Trex. This platform allows you the flexibility of placing your yurt on uneven terrain since the surface of the deck can be leveled by adjusting the height of the posts underneath. If your landscape is fairly level, a concrete circular platform is also an option. You are responsible for building the platform. It is not included in your yurt kit. We are happy to provide you deck plans for both a simple, circular wood platform or a circular wood platform with surrounding deck. These are especially useful in helping calculate your deck costs.

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Yurt Platform Plans

Typical Deck Costs

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Will my yurt come with a floor?

You are responsible for the flooring in your yurt. Tongue and groove wood flooring is most often used, however other flooring materials such as tile or linoleum can be installed if a subfloor is laid first. Rigid foam insulation can be used under the yurt floor as well. If keeping the cost down is a concern, a simple plywood floor is a good option. This can be painted or stenciled to add your own special touch.

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Can my yurt sit directly on the ground?

The yurt does not maintain it's structural integrity if placed directly on the ground.

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