ANST - Yurt/Ger Joints

[eric mauer]

Morgan writes

>>>>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.<<<

The sinew/leather/nylon lacing is certainly closer to period
practice (the Mongols used rawhide thongs). The disadvantage
is that it's much more vulnerable to wear. My experience is
that if the wind is high enough to turn over a properly
secured and staked down yurt, it will be strong enough to
crack the lathe. The round shape of the yurts tends to spill
wind, and the rigidity is based on the interlacing of the
lath, not on the joint used. It shouldn't make a difference,
unless the yurt actually blows down, at which point the
laced joint may result in less damage to the structure.

Your milage may, however, vary.

TuhTahl
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