6ft Hexayurt venting options

[Pete Baker]

Hi Guys,

I'm looking for a quick / cheap roof vent for my 6ft hexayurt.   I've had a read through some previous posts but didn't find a definitive solution.  I'm not going to build a swamp cooler (maybe next year..), so I either want to go for something completely passive, or maybe a solar powered vent.  I already have an opposing window / door but want something that'll work day and night to take the heat down an extra degree or two.

I've read about this one: http://www.amazon.com/Solar-Roof-vent-Shed-Greenhouse/dp/B00884ZDT8/ref=?ie=UTF8&m=A39TS44LGVW16B, where some people recommend it but others say its no good.  I'm guessing that it might just work for a 6ft yurt as the internal air volume is fairly small.

As for passive vents, I realise that the 6ft roof triangle dimensions limit roof vent options.  I've seen a number of vents on 8ft yurts which look like off-the-shelf numbers from Home Depot.

Can anyone chip in with any experience or advice on this?  I'd like something off-the-shelf or with minimal construction for under $50 if possible.

Cheers,

Pete

[Steve Upstill]

My two cents: for my first yurt I spent a fair amount of time fabricating something from furnace filters and sheet metal on top of a Home Depot unit. For my second yurt I just grabbed something off the shelf at Home Depot. Anything that has a hole and will keep the rain out seems to do a good job if you've already got cross ventilation. Especially if you have a swamp cooler, a roof vent doesn't make a lot of difference in my experience.

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