Comparison of Rainier Yurt models
  Eagle
Standard
Eagle
Options
Raven
Standard
Raven
Options
Engineering        
Engineering Engineered per the new International Building Code for 90 mph wind loads and snow loads from 115 pounds per square foot in the 30' yurt to 225 pounds per square foot in the 16' yurt (see the Snow Load Tables). X     X
Available
Engineering
Higher snow loads on the larger yurts can be attained with site-specific engineering and/or structual upgrades.   X   X
Available
Structural Enhancements
Snow Load and Wind Load upgrades are available for each yurt style and size. Ask your Rainier representative for details.   X   X
Dome and Ring        
Dome Heat Formed Acrylic - Clear - Fixed position. X   X  
Heat Formed Acrylic - Tinted Gray - Fixed position.   X   X
Available
Dome Lifter
Hand operated dome lifting device to promote convection currents. Hinged on one side with an opening mechanism opposite the hinge.   X   X
Compression
Ring
Douglas Fir: Clear, vertical grain, kiln dried and finished to our original, perfectly round style. Rings have multiple of laminations and staggered joints for structural strength. The final treatment is a hand applied oil based finish. X      
Douglas Fir: Select Structural, kiln dried and finished to our original, perfectly round style. Rings have multiple of laminations and staggered joints for structural strength. The final treatment is a hand applied oil based finish.     X  
Rafters        
Rafters Hand-selected Douglas Fir, Select Structural: Certified to attain Rainier's engineering standards and specifications, hand sanded with a natural oil finish. X      
Douglas Fir, Select Structural: Certified to attain Rainier's engineering standards and specifications, with a natural oil finish.     X  
Available
Rafters
Clear Mixed Grain (CMG) for highest level of beauty. Exceptional aethetics, but the engineered loads decrease with this wood.   X    
Cable        
Tension Cable 1/4" diameter Stainless Steel cable with aircraft grade stainless steel swaged fittings. Each cable is tested and certified to meet design load criteria. X      
1/4" Galvanized steel cable with non-corrosive connections. Each cable is tested and certified to meet design load criteria.     X  
Wall Details        
Wall Height 7'4" X   X  
Lattice Douglas Fir: Nominal 3/4" by 1-1/2", Kiln dried. X   X  
Lattice Finish Hand selected and sanded to enhance appearance. X      
Minimal sanding, mill finish. X   X  
Lattice Treatment Finished with Penofin oil treatment. X   X  
Door Details        
Door Frame Douglas Fir: Clear Vertical Grain (CVG), kiln dried with original craftsman's style joinery and finish. Massive header with rafter and cable grooves. X      
Douglas Fir: Select Structural, with natural oil finish. Accepts pre-hung, full size commercial doors.     X  
Door Specifications Douglas Fir: Clear Vertical Grain (CVG), with natural finish. Available windows are shatterproof, double-paned, gas filled thermal glass. Full weather seals on all sides. All standard doors are full size (36" wide x 80" tall). X      
Commercial grade pre-hung weatherproof door with thermal window. Full seals on all sides. Painted dark green. All doors are full size (36" wide x 80" tall).     X  
Standard
Door
36" Solid Wood (no window) CVG Douglas Fir. X      
36" Half-Light (upper half is window) commercial pre-hung.     X  
Available
Single Doors
Douglas Fir: Clear Vertical Grain (CVG) with thermal window and full seals. 36" Half-Light, 36" Full-Light, 48" Solid, 48" Half-Light, 48" Full-Light.   X    
Commercial grade pre-hung weatherproof door with thermal window. 36", Solid or 36" Full Light.       X
Available
French Doors
Douglas Fir: Clear Vertical Grain (CVG) with thermal window and full seals. 48" and 60", Full-Light or 10-Light   X    
Commercial grade pre-hung weatherproof door with thermal window. 48" Full-Light       X
Available
Hard Windows
Milgard thermal windows in our Douglas Fir door frame. 3' x 5' Single Hung or 1/3 lower awning.   X    
Roof Details        
Roof Membrane, Standard SAND colored 19 oz. per square yard vinyl coated polyester with a lacquer acrylic top-coat. This structural grade fabric is manufactured in Germany to exacting specifications. 10-year warranty. X      
TAN colored 18 oz. vinyl coated polyester with a lacquer acrylic top-coat. 7-year warranty.     X  
Roof Membrane, Upgrade SAND colored 28 oz. per square yard vinyl coated polyester with a lacquer acrylic top-coat. This structural grade fabric is manufactured in Germany to exacting specifications. 15-year warranty.   X    
19 oz. or 28 oz. Eagle roof fabrics.       X
Available
Roof Insulation
LOW-E 1/4" thick foil encapsulated closed cell polyethelene, R-8.   X   X
Roof Liner
Included with Above Insulation
12 oz. per sq. yd. natural color 100% cotton army duck - treated for water repellency, mildew resistance and flame retardant.   X   X
6 oz. per sq. yd. 100% polyester, off-white - treated to be water repellant, mildew resistant and flame retardant.       X
Roof Drip Edge
Perimeter
Cinching System
Non-stretch Kevlar cable with a hidden pully block to increase cinching tension. This cable purses the bottom of the roof's drip-edge against the upper wall to create a very effective weather seal. X      
Non-stretch Kevlar cable with a ratchet tightening mechanism. This cable purses the bottom of the roof's drip-edge against the upper wall to create an effective weather seal.     X  
Wall Details        
Wall Attachment
to Roof
Twist-lock jib hanks connect to a stainless steel perimeter cable. X      
Non-corrosive hooks that fasten to a non-corrosive perimeter cable.     X  
Wall Style Cinch Seal System for maximum weather seal. Double layer drip edge sandwiches the wall panels. X      
Modular wall panels, 92" wide, are interchangeable and replaceable. X      
Full length sections with pre-determined window placement. The 27' and 30' yurts have one zipper opposite the primary door to reduce handling weight.     X  
Standard
Wall Fabrics
Two-toned wall: UPPER WALL: 50/50 cotton and polyester, with acrylic top-coat. LOWER WALL: Vinyl laminated polyester. X      
Coated vinyl with and acrylic top coat, in Evergreen or Oatmeal color.     X  
Available
Wall Fabrics
See Eagle color chart. X      
Available wall fabrics can be a single color and style from the Eagle wall fabrics.       X
Window Details        
Standard
Window Style
48" wide x 60" tall screen window with zippered clear vinyl outside weather cover. X   X  
Available
Window Styles
Full Length Window Non-opening, Half Length Window w/screen and clear, Half Length window non-opening, Double Picture window.   X    
Half Length window w/screen and clear.   X   X
Window Vinyl .030" with superior optical clarity. X     X
.020" clear vinyl.     X  
Wall Details        
Wall Insulation LOW-E 1/4" thick foil encapsulated closed cell polyethelene, R-8.   X   X
Wall Liner
Included with
Above Insulation
12 oz. per sq. yd. natural color 100% cotton army duck - treated for water repellency, mildew resistance and flame retardant.   X   X
6 oz. per sq. yd. 100% polyester, off-white - treated to be water repellant, mildew resistant and flame retardant.       X
Wall Cinching Attachment
Below Platform
Nylon, marine grade, twist-on Jib-hanks secure to a stainless steel cable. Jib hanks allow remove of individual wall panels. X      
Steel cable passed through loops to purse bottom of wall under the platform.     X  
Engineering        
Snow Load
Options
EAGLE blocks to increase snow load. X     X
Heavy Duty Snow Load Kit with Ring Blocking and Vertical supports at rafter ends.   X   X
Available
Engineering
Site specific engineering is availble to take care of local ordinances or codes.   X   X