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)
4. Alternative Heat Source
Electric under-floor heating delivers efficient ambient warmth—though winter reliability can vary with water systems.
5. Protecting Your Groundsheet
Your yurt includes a double-layer groundsheet, but adding a top layer protects it further. Try:
- Decorative rugs
- DandyDura® matting: durable, reversible polypropylene, weatherproof, custom-cut to circular shape. Available via Marquee Floors, Stretch Structures, etc.
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.
The initial design idea was come from a customer of ours. This is what they did.
7. Selecting a Solar or Wind Power Supplies
For added wind safety, use storm straps (not storm-proof!). Recommended:
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/