11/09/2022
Mongolian yurt pros and cons
Can be adjusted according to weather conditions – In hot summers, the ger can be kept covered with a single felt cover, and in winter, it can be kept covered with a double felt cover to keep the ger warm. It also protects against rain and moisture. The load capacity of the ger is estimated at about 300 kg. Capable of withstanding wind speeds of 150 km/s.
Mongolian ger can be built in less than an hour and dismantled in less time, making them easier to move, move and transport.
Structure Modification – The basic components of a Mongolian ger consist of many parts, so you can use this quality to make the desired changes. For example, put two doors in one ger, combine the doors, build the ger side by side, and make a pressed window on the wall outside the door.
Economic Advantage – As home size increases, so does maintenance, heating, and servicing costs. Yurts are a more economical solution in the long run.
Ecological Advantage – Yurts have a lower ecological impact than traditional houses. They use fewer resources to build and require less energy to heat and cool. During the relocation, the base of the ger is thoroughly cleaned, so it recovers very quickly. This is the reason why Mongolia’s nature has remained it’s original for thousand years.
Mongolian yurts are capable of sound insulation. Because in a Ger with a round wall and a roof, the sound waves spread the same distance, so no distortion occurs. Therefore, there is a growing trend to make a recording studio in a Mongolian ger.
Learn about the history and construction of a Mongolian yurts, also known as a Ger. These traditional tents are popular among the nomadic people of Mongolia.