Simply put, yurts are cool! Here are 10 reasons to love yurts.

Yurts are Eco Friendly

Because there are so few materials used in the construction of yurts, it gives them an eco friendly edge. Most yurt companies ensure that the wooden framework for their yurts is from sustainably managed forests. The smaller footprint of yurts also increases their eco friendly value.

Yurts Are Less Expensive

While the building material itself is a little less expensive than traditional housing (simply because yurts have so little building material), the true savings comes in the construction. A yurt is generally something you can put up yourself with the help of a group of friends. As such, you’ll save a lot of money by not having to hire a contractor to do it for you.

Yurts Go Up Quickly

Yurts go up much more quickly than traditional homes because there is so little construction material to them. A crew of 5-10 people can have a yurt up and running in just a few days.

Yurts are Easy to Repair

While traditional homes can be expensive to repair when the roof springs a leak, yurt are easy and inexpensive. A little bit of repair tarp and glue can fix any roof or side wall hole in a matter of minutes. The patches are water tight and easy enough to do without needing a professional.

Yurts Have a Smaller Footprint

Traditional house building involves a lot of leveling and foundation work, creating a large footprint in the land. Yurts, by contrast, are often built on a raised platform situated on poles. As such, there is no need for carving out the land to accommodate them. Just dig the hole and put in the poles.

Yurts Can Go With You if you Move

Yurts are one of the few housing types you can take with you if you ever decide to leave. Because they are semi-permanent dwellings, a yurt can be dismantled the same way it was put up. You can then take it to your new residence location and re-erect it. This does, however, get more difficult the larger your yurt is.

Yurts Are Low Maintenance

The wood framework of the yurt is never exposed to the elements, as such it will pretty much last forever. The roof and sidewall tarps will eventually need replacing, but they generally last about 15 years. You may have to put on a few patches over the years and give the tarps a washing every year, but that’s about it for the maintenance on a yurt.

Yurts Keep You in Touch with Nature

Because the walls of yurts are generally just canvass, you’re much less separated from the outdoor world. You’ll be able to easily hear the rain falling on your roof and the crickets outside at night. This may be a problem, however, if you’re in a more urban area as you’ll hear every car going down the road as well.

Yurts are Sturdy

Although they’re technically just tents, yurts are incredibly sturdy. Their round shape makes them resistant to wind and they’ve been seen to withstand winds of up to 100 miles per hour. The pyramidal roof shape also increases the yurt strength against anything that would fall on top of it.

Yurts are Just Plain Neat

Anyone whose ever been inside a yurt can attest that this is true. The round structure itself is a novelty in our traditional world of square houses. The high ceilings give the impression of space and openness. Often there is a skylight as well. Perfect for cloud gazing or storm watching on a dark evening. Check out Pacific Yurt’s photo gallery here for some very neat images.

By Amber Reifsteck ~ The Woodland Elf

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