Living Intent Yurt 14 User manual

14’,16’, 20’ MODELS
Yurt Assembly Guide
Version 1.2

GETTING STARTED
Table of Contents
Follow along our journey to assembly success!
PG 2 Introduction
PG 3 Safety
PG 4 Anatomy of a Yurt
PG 5 Platform & Flooring
PG 6 Tools, Supplies & Parts
PG 7 Step 1: Platform Preparation
PG 11 Step 2: Lattice Wall
PG 14 Step 3: Door & Lattice Setting
PG 19 Step 4: Tension Cable
PG 22 Step 5: Ring & Rafters
PG 29 Step 6: Roof Covering
PG 36 Step 7: Wall Covering
PG 45 Step 8: Dome & Hardware
PG 54 Step 9: Final Details
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Living Intent
We want to thank you for choosing Living Intent Yurts as your dwelling provider.
Our business began with one mission – to provide sustainable living – and your
support helps us to make that a reality. We are committed to offering better
products and services. We welcome your feedback so we can continue to improve
our quality.
What to expect...
Living Intent Yurts are designed for simple installation, break-down, and transport.
Full-sized, 14’-20’ yurts, can be built by a team of two first-time builders in as little
as one to two days. This guide will help to organize what you will need and the
steps to follow in assembling your yurt. Your components and processes may differ
slightly from those shown in this guide. Pay no mind to these minor details. For
further assistance you can reach us by phone or email:
Contact Information
Living Intent Yurt Co
13355 Grass Valley Ave Suite F
Grass Valley, CA 95945 USA
•Phone: [phone]
•Email: [email protected]
•Website: livingintentyurts.com
•Instagram: @livingintentyurtco
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SAFETY FIRST
Before you begin.
Safety should be the first priority when assembling your yurt. To avoid accidental
injury we recommend reading through the manual first to get acquainted with the
tools, supplies, and components involved. If you don’t understand the set up
process after reading through this instruction manual you can reach us by phone or
email for further assistance:
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
BUILDING EXPERIENCE
While we believe two first time builders are capable of assembling our yurts, if you have any
reservations or don’t feel confident assembling the unit, don’t. Some of our customers will
simply hire a local contractor to do the assembly for them. If you aren’t sure how to proceed,
reach out to us for further assistance.
LADDERS & SCAFFOLDING
To assemble our yurt models the use of ladders is necessary (see tools pg.6). For
inexperienced builders we recommend scaffolding for the assembly of the center ring and
rafters to form the roof of the yurt. Assembling the roofing components can be dangerous if
not done properly or confidently. Until all rafters are secured in place the yurt should be
considered a hard hat zone. Children and any persons not involved in the assembly should
wait outside until all rafters are securely in place.
WIND WARNING
Do not attempt to assemble your yurt on a windy day. Not only is it dangerous, wind can
cause several complications and even damage components.
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WHAT’S WHAT?
Anatomy of a Yurt
To best introduce you to the assembly process you should be aware of the main
components a Yurt consists of:
Yurt Assembly Legend
The main components included with your Yurt assembly.
A. Dome
B. Roof Covering
C. Roof Insulation
D. Roof Liner
E. Center Ring
F. Rafters
G. Tension Cable
H. Lattice Wall
I. Door
J. Wall Covering
K. Wall Insulation
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A YURT’S FOUNDATION
Platform & Flooring
To ensure a weatherproof, watertight and draft free seal – a well-built platform is necessary. The
construction of the platform needs to be the same diameter as your chosen yurt size. This allows
the wall covering to extend beyond the floor level creating a seal. If you’re planning for exterior
decking, it should be separated from, or at a lower level than the yurt platform. There are
alternative methods for a foundation but a lumber platform is generally the most practical.
PLATFORM NOT INCLUDED
The purchase of a Yurt does not include the platform & flooring.
To aid in preparation for your Yurt’s arrival, we provide platform plans
to assist you or your contractor of choice.
Platform Plans: www.livingintentyurts.com/platform
Platform Assembly Legend
Each component needed for your Yurt’s Platform assembly.
A. Painted or Stained
Bender Board
B. Flooring
C. Sub-Flooring
D. Platform
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WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Tools, Supplies & Parts
Before you begin, check that you have all the items listed on this page.
Tools
Supplies
Parts
NOT INCLUDED
◻Skill Saw
◻Electric Drill
◻Staple Gun
◻Pencil
◻Speed Square
◻Tape Measure
◻Level
◻Clamps
◻Scissors
◻Box Cutter
◻Pliers
◻Broom
NOT INCLUDED
◻Zip Ties
◻Packing Tape
◻Masking Tape
◻Packing Blanket
◻½” Staples
◻¾” Screws
◻1” Finish Screws
◻1 ⅛” Screws
◻3” Screws
◻Screw Bits
◻⅛” Drill Bit
◻6’ Ladder
◻8’ Ladder
◻10’-12’ Ladder
◻Scaffolding
recommended
to raise Center
Ring & Rafters
INCLUDED IN SHIPMENT
◻Dome
◻Dome Opener
◻Dome Hardware
◻Center Ring
◻Ring Hardware
◻Rafters
◻Roof Covering
◻Roof Insulation
◻Roof Liner
◻Tension Cable
◻Cable Hardware
◻Lattice Wall
◻Wall Hardware
◻Wall Covering
◻Wall Insulation
◻Door Assembly
◻Door Hardware
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STEP 1:
Platform Preparation
You will need the following tools, supplies, and parts for this step.
Tools
Supplies
Parts
◻Pencil
◻Speed Square
◻Skill Saw
◻Tape Measure
◻Drill
◻2 People
◻Screw Bits
◻Packing Blanket
◻Door Assembly
◻Bender Board (not incl.)
◻Flooring (not incl.)
Platform Preparation Parts Legend
Each component listed is necessary for Step 1
A. Platform
B. Door Assembly
C. Bender Board
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1.1 Prepare Bender Board
◻Using two people, temporarily align door in desired position
◻With pencil & speed square scribe bender board 2” beyond door frame
◻Release bender board screws from platform with drill in preparation for cutting
◻With the bender board separated from the platform, use a speed square to
vertically align your skill saw while removing excess material
Note: Adjust saw blade depth to bender board thickness
◻Re-fasten bender board to plywood subfloor with screws and drill
FIG 1.1a
Doors are heavy and should always be carried by two
people. Dropping the door can result in misalignment.
FIG 1.1b
Lay the door frame on the floor and scribe outside of
the bender board 2” beyond either side of the door.
FIG 1.1c
Measure door width to ensure it fits between the two
scribed lines on the bender board.
FIG 1.1d
Release the bender board screws from the platform to
make cuts without damaging flooring.
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FIG 1.1e
With the bender board separated, vertically align your
skill saw with speed square for straight cut.
FIG 1.1f
Replace bender board screws once excess material
has been removed for the door assembly.
1.2 Prepare Flooring
◻Raise door and align so that 1/16” of the threshold hangs over the flooring
◻Use tape measure to ensure 2” gap from inner edges of bender board to
outsides of the door frame
◻With pencil scribe a straight line using the threshold of the door as a guide -
Set Door Aside
Note: Mark the door frame corners on the floor for easy alignment in Step 3.
◻Use a skill saw to remove flooring 1/16” shy of scribe line
Note: Adjust saw blade depth to platform thickness
FIG 1.2a
Raise the door to be center aligned between the
bender board cuts you made in the previous step.
FIG 1.2b
Position the door so that the threshold (outer ground
edge of door frame) hangs over the platform 1/16”
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FIG 1.2c
With the door positioned, scribe a line across the
front of the threshold to prepare for cutting.
FIG 1.2d
Adjust the saw blade so that it is the proper depth of
the platform flooring.
FIG 1.2e
With blade height adjusted, make the cut along the
line you scribed before, removing excess material.
FIG 1.2f
The platform should now have a straight edge for the
door to be aligned flush with. Keep the door aside for
now.
Recap:
In this step, you and your partner removed the excess bender board and the flooring in
preparation for fastening the door in Step 3.
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STEP 2:
Lattice Wall
You will need the following tools, supplies, and parts for this step.
Tools
Supplies
Parts
◻Clamps
◻2 People
◻Lattice Wall
Lattice Wall Parts Legend
Each component listed is necessary for Step 2
A. Lattice Wall
B. Door Assembly
C. V Crotch
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2.1 Expanding Lattice to Perimeter & Door Opening
◻With two people stand the lattice upright at the edge of the platform,
opposite of the door.
Note: There is no up or down for the lattice wall, just inside and outside. The flush
sides of rivets should face inside.
◻Lift and push the lattice towards the platform perimeter.
Note: This step is ideally performed with everyone on your team involved, so as to
not scratch the flooring.
◻Fasten the lattice to the bender board using clamps, keeping the lattice
positioned during Step 3.
FIG 2.1a
Starting from the opposite end, expand the lattice
outwards.
FIG 2.1b
Flush side of lattice rivets should face inwards to the
interior of the yurt.
FIG 2.1c
Carefully lift and spread the lattice to the exterior
perimeter to avoid scratching the floor.
FIG 2.1d
Use the clamps to fasten the lattice wall to the
benderboard. Do this in 4-6 places
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Recap:
In this step, you simply stretched the lattice to the outer perimeter and door opening of the
yurt’s platform in preparation for fastening the lattice to the door frame.
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STEP 3:
Door & Lattice Setting
You will need the following tools, supplies, and parts for this step.
Tools
Supplies
Parts
◻Tape Measure
◻Drill
◻Clamps
◻Level
◻2 People
◻3” Screws (x4)
◻Screw Bit
◻Door Assembly
◻Lattice Wall
◻Bender Board (not incl.)
Door & Lattice Setting Parts Legend
Each component listed is necessary for Step 3
A. Washers & Wingnuts
B. Faceplate Bolts
C. Door Header
D. Door Faceplates
E. Faceplate Boards
F. Door Threshold
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3.1 Position and Fasten Door
◻Raise door into position and keep hold with both people
◻Align door threshold corners to the marks scribed on the floor and flush to the
straight cut in the flooring
◻There should be 2” on either side between the outer door frame and the
Bender Board, and 1/16” of threshold overhang over flooring
◻Fasten door to floor using (1) 3” Screw on each side of threshold with drill
Note: Have one person holding the door frame upright until finishing Step 3.2
FIG 3.1a
Raise the door with two people into the opening.
FIG 3.1b
Align door to markings made in Step 1. The door
should be centered between the bender board.
FIG 3.1c
Measure from the outer door frame to the bender
board to ensure a 2” gap.
FIG 3.1d
Once the door is aligned and flush, fasten (1) 3” on
either side of the door frame.
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3.2 Fastening Lattice to Door
◻Unscrew wing nuts from bolts on either side of the door faceplates
◻Remove the pine faceplate boards - set aside
◻Loosely fasten lattice brackets to the faceplate bolts on the door frame using
washers & wingnuts
FIG 3.2a
Remove the wing nuts and washers from door frame
assembly on either side.
FIG 3.2b
Pull the faceplate board off of each side of the door
frame assembly and set aside.
FIG 3.2c
Latch the brackets from the lattice wall on either side
of the door frames exposed faceplate bolts.
FIG 3.2d
Apply the washer first and then finger tighten the
wing nuts on all six bolts.
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3.3 Measuring & Adjusting Lattice Wall Height
◻Using measuring tape walk around the whole perimeter and measure from
floor to the top V crotch of the lattice wall to check for a equal heights
Note: there is a ½” acceptable tolerance in height IE: 78”-78 ½” range is okay
(heights may vary between different diameter yurts)
◻Push lattice to outer edge and expand as needed to adjust for equal height
Note: Following tension cable steps may call for further adjustment in height
FIG 3.3a
From the floor to the V Crotch of the lattice wall
measure the whole perimeter for equal height.
FIG 3.3b
The bottom point of the lattice wall V Crotch is
where to measure from.
FIG 3.3c
Slight adjustments in height can be made by
expanding and contracting the lattice wall.
FIG 3.3d
Clamps are a good way to steady the wall while
adjusting irregular areas. Keep in place for step 5.
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Recap:
In this step, you aligned and fastened the door, attached the lattice to the door frame, and
equalized the height throughout the lattice wall.
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STEP 4:
Tension Cable
You will need the following tools, supplies, and parts for this step.
Tools
Supplies
Parts
◻Tape Measure
◻Scissors
◻2 People
◻8” Ladder
◻Packing Blanket
◻Tension Cable
◻Cable Hardware
◻Lattice Wall
◻Door Assembly
Tension Cable Parts Legend
Each component listed is necessary for Step 4
A. Tension Cable
B. Cable Hardware
C. V Crotch
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