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For Immediate
Release
Burnaby, BC,
Canada; - Going back to the 13th century, yurts were used by nomadic
Mongolians who trekked across Asia and Eastern Europe. Yurts were
the ideal pack-and-go accommodations, good for both the hot and
cold climates faced by the Mongols. With a collapsible round frame
and a felt cover, yurts were easily transported.
Today's yurt
is a vast improvement over the shelters used by the Mongolians,
but the basic design and ability to withstand severe weather is
the same. Today's yurts feature a wood lattice wall, are covered
with flame-retardant water resistant vinyl, have wood rafters
and an acrylic skylight that can be opened and closed. The design
has evolved into the ideal recreational cabin. With sizes from
12ft. to 24ft. in diameter, yurts are well suited for campgrounds,
ski resorts and eco-friendly adventure companies and to provide
guest accommodations.
For the recreational
property owner yurts offer some attractive benefits. Yurts are
portable and can be transported in a pickup truck or boat, allowing
for setup on isolated properties. Because yurts are portable,
property owners do not require a building permit to setup their
yurt. Yurts can be easily setup in one or two days with just two
people. Yurts can be ordered with insulated walls and floors to
provide comfortable accommodations in summer and winter. Best
of all, yurts start at under $5,000 for a 12ft. diameter model.
Burnaby-based
Yurtco Manufacturing Inc. began operations in August last year
to manufacture yurts for the recreational property owner. In the
past, recreational property owners had to buy from manufacturers
located in the US. As a recreational property owner himself, Yurtco
co-founder Frank Wingelman first saw a yurt on a neighbour's property
and decided that it would make a great guest cabin. After researching
the purchase of a yurt Wingelman concluded that he could design
and build a better yurt at a lower price than US manufacturers.
The challenge Yurtco faces now is to educate Canadians on what
a yurt is, and the benefits this unique kind of shelter provides.
For further
information please contact:
John Almond
Vice President
Yurtco Manufacturing Inc.
604-629-2982 or 604-816-8569 cell
john@yurtco.com
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