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Hello everyone,
I just bought a yurt and am planning on building a post and pier foundation for it to sit on. I have never built one but feel very competent (confident). I have built deck extensions and a platform for a hot tub which have held up perfectly. The yurt is a 30 ft. pacific yurt and is both large and heavy. The posts provided are 8"x8"x16'. I do live in CA and am looking into reinforcement for earthquake protection. I'm just looking for any suggestions and advice and thought I'd ask here as everyone is usually so helpful.

Thanks in advance,

-David
 
If I remember right an 8x8 can support something like 28,000 lbs vertically.
Silly over building is what I like.
I think they should be used anytime the height is getting about 6-8 feet just because it does not look right to use 4x4's with that height.
I am not a contractor but I know anyone will need more specific design details to make recommendations.
Yurts are cool little setups for vacation homes or bachelors.
You will need some serious cross brassing below.
 
2nd on the cross-bracing. Also, Simpson makes many connectors that would suit your needs. Just google simpson connectors, or simpson strong tie, or simpson construction connectors-you get the idea.
Yurts are cool. I've got a friend that wants to do what you doing really bad. Post pics of the progress.
 
I've put up two yurts...have some pics of the interior as well as the deck if you would like to see...pretty big files however, may have to resize...whatever you do, do not purchase the breeze way...
 
They are pretty neat wall tents...
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great pictures. That's just what we have in mind- well... maybe not quite so elaborate. i bought the yurt used but in excellent condition. It came with a stove, kitchen, bathroom, interior walls, loft, all of the wood for assembly, and a bunch of upgrades. I really look forward to building it. If you have any pictures of the foundation that would be great. Obviously i'm not a contractor, but I love projects. I just want to get advice from people who have done this kind of thing, and been through the process.
 
I know it is over kill, but we use laminated beams for our structure underneath the floor that comes with the kit, and yes the x bracing needs to be followed per spec sheet that comes with the yurt...the laminated beams look pretty if they are left exposed too...
Other than that, we follow the manufacture recommendations on bracing and spacing...Here in MT, we also skirt the outside of the beams and insulate inside, creating an area where we run water lines which gives them some protection from freezing in the winter...lots more pics if needed...don't think I have any of the framing but will check...
 
here are a few more...
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I am so jealous - that's so cool.
 
Well, we just picked up the yurt yesterday. It took a 27 ft. Uhaul to get everything. Hopefully, I should begin putting it up in the next few weeks. I'll take pictures and post them here.
 
Basically,if you pour a good sized concrete pier underneath,a 6x6 should suffice.Since frost is not an issue,I would say a 2 ft x 2ft x 12 in. deep footing,with a 8 inch-12 inch "sonotube"concrete form,18 inches above grade.Use a Simpson PB66 pour in post base and and your set.The spacing of the piers depends on the span of your girders and what joists you are useing.I am a builder in Central Ca.,so I overbuild everything
 
jccruiser78 said:
Basically,if you pour a good sized concrete pier underneath,a 6x6 should suffice.Since frost is not an issue,I would say a 2 ft x 2ft x 12 in. deep footing,with a 8 inch-12 inch "sonotube"concrete form,18 inches above grade.Use a Simpson PB66 pour in post base and and your set.The spacing of the piers depends on the span of your girders and what joists you are useing.I am a builder in Central Ca.,so I overbuild everything
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Exactly what I was looking for. thank you very much. "Over-built" seems to be a pleasant trend among the MUD crowd. I am going to follow your advice regarding the short sonotube support piers and simpson post base. I was given a ton (25-30 posts) of free 8"x8" so I might as well use those. As far as spacing I am going to use the specs provided by Pacific yurts.
 
how often does one have to replace the canvas on these things, typically?
 
The yurt and property is in Coloma, CA near Placerville. The person who owns the property and the yurt is from Santa Cruz. I myself lived in Santa Cruz for many years... love the area.

The canvas (actually vinyl) on the yurt I purchased is 8 years old- all of which was spent with someone living inside. It is still in excellent condition. There are very few signs of wear. I had one 3" tear which was easily repaired because of the vinyl and one tiny burn mark (again, easily reapaired) I think they also use woven polyester for the walls/ceiling as well.
 
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