YURT CARE
If a yurt is lived in or used often, it will last many, many seasons.
However, if it is left empty and unprotected in damp conditions, the canvas is at risk of developing mould and degenerating.
If you love your yurt, it will love you back, just follow our basic after care pointers or take advantage of one of our maintenance packages (listed further below).
MAINTENANCE TIPS
How do I care for my yurt once it’s been installed?
99% of the questions we receive are about keeping the canvas looking good. Our canvas is fully waterproofed, rot resistant and fire retardant but does not like being permanently damp. The canvas is also breathe-able, so if your yurt is left empty and unheated for a prolonged period of time in very wet conditions, it’s at risk of developing damp or mould inside.
There are a few simple practices we recommend to keep your yurt canvas and frame in tip top condition:
Preventing damp & mould on the canvas
To prolong the life of your yurt canvas, follow the magic formula of heat & ventilation.
Remove condensation with regular ventilation
- Condensation is caused when moisture carried by warm air reaches a cold surface.
- If you don’t have guests, open the doors to get more fresh air.
Insulate your yurt, or heat your yurt a little more
- When your yurt is unoccupied, the temperature in the yurt should not drop under 15 degrees to avoid condensation forming on the walls.
- Light a wood-burning stove every couple of days in wet weather to create nice dry heat.
- If you have a podded yurt, do not heat up cold yurts in the evening by opening the doors to heated yurts. The warm and humid air will condensate on the cold walls of the podded yurts. Instead, look to heat the other rooms separately.
- Good insulation of the yurt helps preventing mould growth due to higher temperature of the walls. Speak to us about our wool lining insulation.
Dirt or Soiling
Dirt or soiling can cause staining of the canvas. It is important that this be removed regularly to maintain the appearance and integrity of the fabric.
Spot clean your canvas
- Use warm water, do not use any detergents as these may dissolve and wash away the water resistant, fire retardant and rot proofing solutions.
- Soak off any bird poo as soon as you notice it. It’s acidic and as such, can damage your canvas.
- Remove any leaves and twigs that may have fallen on your yurt from overhanging trees.
- Consider having your canvas professional cleaned and reproofed at the end of each season or every other season. We recommend Hancock Marine in Axminster:Hancock Marine
Taking care of your yurt frame
- Wash the woodwork with a damp cloth and keep the yurt heated to dry it off. The woodwork can be lightly sanded and re-oiled with Danish oil to keep it in good condition.
- Like any external door, the door should be inspected and treated every so often.
Storage
- Make sure your canvas is 100% dry before storing it away.
- Store in a dry place.
- Do not store the trellis sections flat – lean them against a wall.
- Store the roof ribs under tension to prevent the steam-bent sections from straightening out.
- Wheels to be stored flat, not on their side.
OWNERS CLUB
Once you’ve had a little practice a yurt isn’t complicated to put up and is easy to maintain with a little regular attention.
We can help take some of the stress out of your season with our owner’s club perks.
Join our club and you’ll receive full peace of mind that your yurt is going to be well looked after, giving you plenty of outdoor enjoyment for years to come.
YURT DOCTOR – GENERAL MOT
This service is ideal for those yurt owners who need a bit of general check up and advice.
1 x Site visit by one of our YFL experts
YFL Maintenance report & recommendations
Excludes any major repair work or replacement parts (to be quoted)
One Off Cost: £150 plus mileage (based on location from TQ9 6AN). Call us for a quote.
ESSENTIAL PERKS
This plan is suited to first-time yurt owners or light-users, giving you peace of mind and ongoing support.
1 site visit:
Maintenance report & recommendations
Yurt maintenance (sanding and oiling as required)
Small repair work
1 emergency call out
Excludes any major repair work or replacement parts (to be quoted)
Cost: from £80*/month, based on an 18ft yurt
*price is dependent on the size of your yurt
SEASONAL PERKS
This plan is suited to those yurt owners who will be storing their yurts away over the winter months.
2 site visits:
1 visit to prepare yurt for autumn/winter storage
1 visit to install your yurt for spring/summer use
1 emergency call out
Yurt maintenance (sanding and oiling as required)
Small repair work
Maintenance report & recommendations
Excludes any major repair work or replacement parts (to be quoted)
Cost: from £155*/month, based on an 18ft yurt
*price is dependent on the size your yurt
ALL YEAR-ROUND PERKS
If you plan to use your yurt 365 days a year, this plan keeps your yurt in tip top condition all year around.
2 site visits:
A spring visit to take off the thermal fleece lining & winter cover
An Autumn visit to put on the thermal fleece lining & winter cover
1 emergency call out to deal with force majeure.
Yurt maintenance (sanding and oiling as required)
Small repair work
Maintenance report & recommendations
Excludes any major repair work or replacement parts (to be quoted)
