WHAT'S A YURT?

A yurt is a circular structure with a dome, fabric roof and walls, and a collapsible wood lattice. Architectural Digest called them an “architectural wonder” because they rely on tension and compression to create a strong and efficient structure. Even better, the options to upgrade and customize your yurt are limited only by your budget and imagination! The Eagle offers flexibility to suit your unique needs and desires.

YURT ANATOMY

Yurt Dome

Rainier Outdoor yurts come standard with a clear, fixed dome but can upgrade to a tinted dome or opening and closing dome. Rainier Outdoor offers a small hand crank on the dome to open and close it freely from the ground.

Yurt Ring

The compression ring is the yurts' focal point, but more importantly, an engineering component that secures the top ends of the rafters. It also serves as the base for the dome.

Yurt Walls

Yurt walls use a durable fabric this is supported by the lattice. They can be lined with a layer of insulation if desired.

Yurt Floor

Your platform structure contains a layer of plywood cut to the same diameter as your yurt. The bare plywood can serve as your interior flooring, or you can install custom flooring on top.

Yurt Roof

The yurt roof consists of durable fabric that stretches over the rafters and attaches to the top of the yurt walls. If roof insulation is a must, then you'll place it between the rafters and the outer fabric layer.

Yurt Rafters

The rafters are wooden beams that connect the lattice to the compression ring. They provide the frame for the roof as well as structural support for the entire yurt.

Yurt Windows

Yurt windows come in a variety of sizes, styles, and materials. Soft windows are built into the exterior wall fabric, while hard windows are set in wood and built directly into your yurt frame.

Yurt Doors

Rainier Outdoor fabricates your yurt door into the frame. The size and model of your yurt will provide a guide for the number of doors and door styles that can be included.

The Finest Craftsmanship

YURT SNOWLOADS

Snow loads are the amount of additional force pressing down on a building when winter storms pile snow and ice on the roof. Our standard snow load specifications are listed below. There are options that upgrade your yurt to achieve higher load support. These upgrades include an additional center pole or custom engineering. Our team of engineers would be more than happy to talk with you about developing the proper snow load support for your environment.