(For aficionados of traditional yurts we’ve included the Mongolian yurt part names)

Water resistant layer for optimal protection from wet weather

Insulated 3” SIPs flooring platform with a removable 6” rim

1 wood frame opening that includes a solid wood exterior door and a double French interior door with windows

1 compression ring/dome (the toono) covered on its front half with a very basic Plexiglas covering and a hole for chimney

1 clear vinyl dome covering (the urgh) for maximum natural lighting within the yurt

4 central posts (the bagaans)

6 wall sections to create the circumference of the yurt

A set of roof rafters (the huns)

Door and doorframe, dome, posts and roof rafters are hand painted with traditional Mongolian motifs

1 cotton first liner

1 layer of white felt

1 piece of water resistant decorated canvas roof covering (the berzine)

1 bottom decorative skirt (the rayartch)

All necessary ropes

Instructional set-up manual

Because yurts are easily and efficiently heated with the use of a wood-burning stove, the dome incorporates a stove pipe hole.

While the yurt does not come with plumbing or electrical systems, you can easily add these with the help of a licensed professional.

ASSEMBLY

Unlike industrial products, Groovyyurts are handmade so measurements (diameter, sq ft, etc.) may not be precise but this will not affect assembly or the finished structure.

• 3-4 unskilled people,1 day – including installing SIPs flooring
• To assemble the yurt – no tools needed
• To assemble the SIPs flooring – power drill & a long ratchet strap needed

FOUNDATION

• When using the SIPs flooring kit that comes with the yurt, you will need to either lay a gravel ground foundation or build a post and beam support frame to insure ventilation and prevent mold.
• Once either of these is in place, you can install the SIPS flooring on top of it.

SHIPPING

• Weight of yurt only: approx. 1500 lbs
• The yurt will be transported by Groovyyurts themselves in their very own truck.

• The materials used to make a Groovyyurt are mostly natural and are exclusively produced in Mongolia.
• As a company, Groovyyurts emphasizes fair trade business practices, sustainable development and respect of cultural tradition in Mongolia by buying yurts and materials directly from family-run businesses. They also support and participate in rural initiatives, including a yearly tree-planting program. They plant 25 trees in Mongolia for every Groovyyurt sold.
• Door and door frame, compression ring/dome, central posts, roof rafters and wall sections: Wood sourced from Mongolia, thoroughly dried
• Door frame windows: plexiglass
• Dome windows: vinyl
• SIPs flooring: 3” pre-cut Styrofoam-insulated panels installed with tongue and groove construction, treated plywood, the footprint of the flooring matches the diameter of the yurt
• SIPs plywood treatment: top side – Thomson Water seal; underside – Cystalex, a low VOC stain
• First liner: Twill weaved cotton
• Felt insulation: 100% white wool
• Water resistance layer: Novawrap Aspire made in Canada – similar to Tyvek but a better product for yurt purposes
• All paints on wood: non-VOC paints
• Roof covering and skirt: Water resistant plain weaved canvas
• Ropes: natural braided horsehair
• With appropriate maintenance, lifespan of a yurt can be 30 years +