Once the cable is tightened around the tops of the walls and the ring tower is centered, it’s time for rafters. The ends are now cut for the fascia, and the other ends are invert-cut to fit against the corners of the ring assembly.
I placed each rafter in a corner, then put Robin on the tower and handed up the first rafter beam.
She held the beam while I climbed the ladder across from her. Nothing is heavy, but definitely not a job for one person.
The metal ring and the wood ring behind it were pre-drilled, so a bolt was placed and Robin hammered it in. This secures the rafter beam to the ring. The cable through holes in the rafter ends will tie it all together.
Looking like a yurt now! Next is the cable, then the roof panels.
We are writing a book about the entire process from start to finish so we can share how to build this yurt with anyone who is interested! Stay tuned as we progress, and be sure to watch for news on the book.
Thanks for stopping by! Photos taken by Marvin Denmark and Robin Koontz.
