Hi all!

I am new to the group. I was curious, if any of you might be willing to help me out here, about a few things;

1> I was wondering, for a 16' or 14' yurt or ger, what the minimum number of "slats" one must use to support a yurt this size with canvas walls? I think I remember seeing the number 96 somewhere but in some of the photos I am seeing it's looking like some people use less. I am not looking to live in a yurt permanently or even for an extended period. I am looking for one that I can set up and break down rather easily that takes up as little space/weight as possible and would be strong enough to withstand wind and warm enough to keep the heat in but I will only be using it for 3 days at a time maximum, (and breaking it down and setting it up each weekend).

2> can a yurt or a ger be made a little taller by "tightening" it up? My husband is 6' 5" so wall height for most designs is looking a little iffy.

3> does anyone know of someone wishing to sell or trade for their yurt or ger? I am even open to buying or selling for a frame, (then I would buy the wrapping/canvas on my own.

Thank you, in advance, for your help! What a neat place to find this info. :)

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Shannon
www.gypsyroses.org