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Stoves for Yurts & Storm-Proofing Essentials

1. Stove Recommendations by Yurt Size

  • 4.2 m yurts: Log burner ~3 kW. Flue via crown (~2.52 m) or wall (~1.87 m). Use twin-wall roof flue if possible.
  • 5 m yurts: Log burner 3.5–4 kW. Flue via crown (~2.75 m) or wall (~1.87 m). Same twin-wall roof flue advised.
  • 6 m yurts: Log burner 5–6 kW. Flue via crown (~2.9 m) or wall (~1.87 m); twin-wall roof flue ideal.

2. Essential Flashings & Safety Accessories

Secure your flue with a proper yurt flue flashing (Windy Smithy, Anevay Stoves, etc.) to stop leaks. Don’t forget:

  • Double-wall flue pipe
  • Heat shields (backing & hearth base)
  • Spark arrestor (witches’ hat), fire-tape, and a CO alarm

3. Popular Stoves in the UK

Here are some well-reviewed options:

  • Anevay Stoves: Frontier Plus (3.5 kW), Traveller (3.9 kW)
  • Salamander: Hobbit (4.1 kW)
  • The Stove Yard: Charnwood stove pod (5 kW), Baked Apple Stack (4 kW)
  • Gr8fires: Thorma Zaragoza (5 kW, smoke-exempt)
  • Eco2022stoves: Buddy Stubby (5 kW)
  • : NRG 5KW Eco Design Stove MultiFuel Cast Iron Fireplace (5 kW)


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4. Alternative Heat Source

Electric under-floor heating delivers efficient ambient warmth—though winter reliability can vary with water systems.

5. Flooring (not included)

While most clients use our heavy-duty groundsheet directly, you can easily upgrade the interior look depending on the aesthetic you want to achieve:

  • Decorative Rugs: Placed directly over the groundsheet for a warm, boutique look.
  • DandyDura® matting: durable, reversible polypropylene, weatherproof, custom-cut to circular shape. Available via Marquee Floors, Stretch Structures, etc.
  • Floating Wooden Floor: Waterproof laminate flooring can be installed directly on top of the groundsheet for a solid, luxury finish.

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6. Storm-Ready Strap Kits

For added wind safety, use storm straps (not storm-proof!). Recommended:

  • 4.2 m: 4 × 9 m straps
  • 5 m: 4 × 10.5 m straps
  • 6 m: 4 × 12 m straps

Attach strap ends to the yurt’s eye hooks. Still, taking down the yurt or having insurance is best in severe weather.

Strom straps
The initial design idea was come from a customer of ours. This is what they did.
Strom straps

7. Selecting a Solar or Wind Power Supplies

For added wind safety, use storm straps (not storm-proof!). Recommended:


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Yurt users interested in self-sufficiency and environmentally friendly power supplies could try free-standing solar power. It is excellent for low-power uses, such as lighting, laptop/ mobile power and even small fridges.
Wind-powered turbines are also popular for yurt users; small modern wind generators designed for boats and caravans can be very quiet and ideal for generating additional electricity when sunlight is insufficient. You can find some useful products to use from the following website: http://www.marlec.co.uk/wind-power/wind-power-for-caravans-2/