Our Yurts Explained

Insulated Yurts

Many have not yet seen or even heard of our insulated log cedar yurt. For good reason, it is something that was engineered, designed, and manufactured in-house. To date engineers from two provinces in Canada have stamped and signed our designed and issued permits to build and live/work in one of our insulated log cedar yurts.

We manufacture on Vancouver Island and can ship anywhere in the world. We have the capability to ship 14 yurts on only 5 x 40’ trailers. We have a trained installation crew available should you want a turnkey quotation.

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Barrel saunas, cedar tubs.

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Sleeping barrels, glamping barrels.

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All about our cedar yurts and insulated log cabins.

Insulated logs built to meet the National Building code for the zone you live in. Option to change the species of wood (e.g. outside: red cedar / inside: knotty pine).
SIP floor: Structurally-insulated panel floor shipped in sections for installation on screw pilings, multi-point foundation or just pier blocks (depending on your needs).
Pre-made window and door sections: With void free curved headers and as many windows as you want. Every window and door section are premade in our factory.
Optional higher height walls with loft: For bonus space and support equipment.
Rafters: For additional insulation, fire rated fabric and faux beams.
Spray foam: Under metal roof for condensation.
Standing seam metal roof: Good for 80+ years.
Triple bubble top insert: Three bubbles, each larger in size for greater R value, lower condensation and they open.

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INSULATED LOGS

If you have never heard of an insulated log before, it is understandable as this is something that we have engineered in the early 2000s. An insulated log has solid wood on the outside (usually western red cedar) and the same or different species of wood on the inside.

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SIP FLOOR

SIP: Structural Insulated Panel.

The floor and how it is installed is very important. If there are no permits, one can sit the entire structure on pier blocks using 6" x 6" pressure-treated timbers. Effective in keeping costs lower as long as you are not in a high wind area as there is little to prevent uplifting.

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WINDOWS & DOORS

A most important part of any structure. After the floor is installed, the entry door is tilted into place and braced. Then more logs, windows / doors are added to complete the circle.

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LOFT

A loft is a great place for storing extra things for different seasons. It is also a great place to install the hot water heater, pressure tank, HRV (Heating Recovery Ventilation system or a bedroom.

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RAFTERS

AFTER the spray foam has been sprayed the rafters can now start to be installed. Proper angles are cut at the ring and wall and joist hangers used at the wall. Special GRK screws are used through the aluminum ring to add structural support to the rafters.

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SPRAY FOAM

A metal roof in certain months will drip condensation due to the difference in temperature inside and outside the building. The way to compensate for this is to hire a professional spray foam company who will fill the standing seams on the underside of the metal roof and spray no more than 1 - 2 inches of foam throughout the rest of the roof.

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METAL ROOF

Cloth roofs only last 7 - 10 years in our harsh environment. People purchase them because they think that they have on other choice or they do not have the budget. Replacing your yurt roof every few years is NOT CHEAP, but you do have a choice.

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BUBBLE

Every yurt features a bubble at the center. We have designed a very unique system that serves 2 purposes. It features THREE (3) acrylic bubbles stacked on top of one another with butyl tape between each bubble and aluminum retainers all around holding the 3 bubbles down.

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FAQ

Some of the more common questions that I am asked are. "How many window sections can I have?" The answer is, "With our system you can have as many windows as you would like."

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Micro-Log Yurt

A fairly well-insulated yurt (walls are R-12), insulated floor (R-20), and a standing seam metal roof. Nice and warm but still not able to get a building permit as it does NOT meet all aspects of the building code. If you do NOT require permits, this is the yurt for you.

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Insulated Yurt

A well-insulated yurt that is stamped and signed by a licensed engineer, passes all RSI value regulations necessary for permits, and meets all regulations under the National Building code: R-40 floors, R-30 walls, and R-40 to R-60 roofs.

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