Heating & Cooling

What if I don't want to use only a wood stove to heat my yurt? Two is always better than one, so I recommend that if you can, you use two sources of heat for your yurt.

Can I put a wood stove in my yurt? If I only had a dollar for every time I have been asked that! The answer is, "of course, you can!" My rough estimate is that 85 % (or higher) of our yurt buyers do just that.

One of the most common questions we receive from new yurt owners is: "can I install a wood stove in my yurt?" The answer is, of course, you can! I would estimate that 90% of our yurt buyers lead toward woodstove installations after purchasing their yurt. The cold winter temperatures tend to creep inside your yurt. Installing a wood or gas stove will become a lifesaver during the chilly winter months.

If you plan to raise your yurt in a location where summer climates reach high temperatures, you will want to consider the best tactics to stay cool while the temperature rises. It’s a common misconception that yurts are only beneficial in cold climates. Accordingly, yurts provide great homes for both warm and cold climates. However, one should consider the layout and design of their yurt to determine the best setup for their geographical location. Unless you are fortunate enough to raise your yurt under the canopy of tall trees or have a large tree on your southwest elevation, you’ll need to design your yurt to perform better in direct sunlight.

I'm so happy to share with you today another post from Ron Friedman of Sol Solutions. If you haven't already, check out his previous post on solar generators for yurt dwellers! He's created another super helpful, informative post, this time on radiant heat for your Rainier Yurt.