Mongolyurt - Original Mongolian Yurts and Handicrafts

Technical characteristics and quality

What’s the life span of a yurt?

It is difficult to say. Mongolians say it is 100 years… On our side we’ve done our best to select the best quality of yurts and to adapt them to the more humid climates than the ones in Mongolia. With a little care, wood structure and felt insulation will last dozens of years. Should you have any trouble with the cotton based canvas after a few years, these are items that we will always carry in stock at very affordable prices. 

Is there a warranty on your yurts ?

Yurts are all hand made. Although we care to source the best possible quality for yurts since 200, we cannot guarantee how they are going to be used. However, we are always available for advices, spare parts or any question or in the very unlikely event of a problem.

Are the yurts waterproof ?

We actually sell yurts that are almost 100% organic. Our cotton based canvas is of very good quality and is water RESISTANT. In some case of prolonged rains or long lasting melting snow, you might experience some humid spots here and there. Although not always 100% natural, here are a few ways to adapt your yurt to extreme humid conditions:

Should humid spots appear, heat the yurt for 30 min.

Waterproof the sewings (or even the whole outside cover) regularly, every year for example

Buy one of our synthetic yurt cover for the rain

Best alternative: place a layer of TYVEK (TYVEK drain wrap is the best) between the felt and the outside cover on the roof and some inches of the walls (in some cases over the complete walls).  TYVEK is not organic, but still is completely

biodegradable.

Do your yurts resist strong winds ?

Yurts have been developed in a country with an extreme climate. They are aerodynamic and resist the strongest winds, although they’re normally not anchored to the ground (Mongolians do not want to hurt the ground). In case of extreme winds, Mongolians usually attached a big stone to the rope that hangs from the centre of the tonoo (central dome). You can use a ring bolted to your floor. Also, make sure that the yurt is “air proof” on the ground and that there’s no risk for the wind to rush from underneath the yurt.

Does the yurt resist snow loads ?

If the yurt is well installed, it should normally resist heavy snow loads. But for more safety, we advise our customers to regularly get rid of the snow on the roof. Should you leave the yurt unattended for a longer period and fear heavy snow falls, you can always place two additional central post under the tonoo at 6 and 12 o’clock on yurts up to 6 walls.

What is included in the price of my yurt ?

The high quality wood structure including the roof sticks, tonoo (top dome – covered with Plexiglas on its front half), bagaans (central posts), door (with double window door frame also included) all painted with traditional motives and the wall sections.

A complete white felt insulation

The outside water resistant decorated canvas

A bag with all necessary horse braided ropes, inside twill, top flap, decorated bottom protection skirt

Inside curtains, floor, traditional furniture is not included but can be ordered separately.

Is the felt also made in Mongolia ?

Yes, for sure!! It is a white felt, very dense and made to especially resist humidity .

Are there windows in your yurts ?

Generally it’s the tonoo (central dome) and the door which are the source of natural light in  Mongolian yurt. This is the reason we introduced as a standard a double window door frame (together with the main door) as a standard on all our yurts, allowing to close the yurt and have a view outside, without compromising too much the original Mongolian look.

However, you can also order a certain amount of windows or additional doors, depending on the yurt’s diameter.
 

Is the dome covered with glass ?

Our tonoos (central domes) are all equipped on their front half with 4 window frames covered with Plexiglas (one of them having a hole for the stove pipe). The other half is usually covered with the ursh (top flap). For more light, you can very easily cover the rest of the tonoo with Plexiglas.  

What is a wall ?

A wall is a lattice section that is unfolded like an accordion and connected to the next one in a circle to form the circumference of the yurt. The more sections (walls), the bigger is the diameter of the yurt. Traditionally in Mongolia, most of the yurts have 5 walls.

Do the yurts need a lot of maintenance?

The yurt, as any other building actually, doesen’t like to be left alone to long and will last longer if it is used, breathed and / or heated. Other than that there’s not much to do apart maybe of tightening the ropes from time to time or waterproofing the outside cover (at least the sewing). Should you leave your yurt unattended for several months, we recommend to take it down (it is so easy to set it up) and store it in a dry place.

Do you have to take special care against moths?

“surprisingly” (the felt is made of 85% sheep wool), moths have never been a problem for the white felt we use is our yurts…