ANST - Yurt/Ger Joints

[Margo Lynn Hablutzel]

One observation if you are making a yurt/ger.  Many people rivet or bolt or
similarly fasten together the lathing.  This is a BAD idea!  As shown as
Lillies War earlier this year, the siffer joints lead to turnovers in a
stiff wind.  If you tie the joints with sinew or leather lacing, it takes a
bit longer but they have the flexibility to withstand high winds.

I checked this with some yurt-makers in Meridies, and they say it is so.


                                        ---= Morgan



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