ROOF COVERING
     We are proud to be the first portable shelter manufacturer to offer PVC-free roofing materials. We’ve developed two innovative and environmentally friendly roof materials (see our Roof & Wall Fabric page). Both are designed to fit tightly over the framework while overhanging the walls. The roof and walls are laced taut and the seam between them is covered with a flap and sealed with continuous Velcro.

     Our standard roof covering is our premium silicone-coated Legacy roof material. To make the material durable, two layers of silicone rubber are bonded to strong 6-ply polyester fabric, yielding the ultimate in water and mildew resistance. This long lasting roof carries an eight year warrantee.

      For do-it-yourselfers, we offer a Yome kit which features our Voyager roof system. This system starts with a strong Sunforger-treated cotton-polyester roof material. The Sunforger mineral-based treatment penetrates into the fibers, rendering them water and mildew-resistant. We provide a “ceramic-acrylic” sealant that is painted onto the roof material by the Yome kit customer. This non-toxic and low-VOC water-based sealant provides a rubberized barrier and has the ability to reflect radiant heat. See our Ceramic-Acrylic page.

WALL COVERING
      We are pleased to introduce our new premium SunGlow sidewall fabric. This extremely mildew resistant material is woven from inherently flame-resistant 100% polyester. Since fire resistance is part of the fiber's molecular bond there are no potentially dangerous additives that can leach out. The result is a material that is safe from fire and safe for human health with no off-gassing.

      It took years of research to discover a UV-resistant fiber that could be made inherently fire-retardant. Red Sky Shelters has taken this newly developed revolutionary fiber and had it exclusively custom woven into our durable, waterproof and breathable SunGlow material that is also very translucent. It has a pleasant off-white color that really lets in the light and illuminates the Yome with a rich pleasant glow.

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FRAMEWORK
      The Yome is supported by a series of southern yellow pine poles. These are joined together with heavy-duty eyebolts to form a strong triangular framework. Metal poles and aircraft cable hold the canvas taut and increase its load handling capacity.

      In the HexaYome, the roof rafters meet at the apex. In the SeptaYome and OctaYome, the roof rafters connect to a 24" circular ring made of solid yellow pine. This ring houses a 13" venting skylight. To increase the load bearing capacity in these models, each rafter/ring joint is reinforced with steel brackets and U-bolts.

      Yellow pine is a very dense wood with a beautiful grain. Each pole’s edges are rounded off, sanded smooth and finished with high quality, raw linseed oil and bees wax. The Yome’s steel hardware is plated with corrosion-resistant yellow-dichromate finish. All exterior hardware is nickel-plated or stainless steel.

WINDOWS
       The choice of window placement is yours. Our full panel triangular windows are 50" on each side. Sewn into the window opening is a densely woven fiberglass screen. A removable clear vinyl covering, set in velcro, fits over the screen. Finally, a fabric window cover zips open or closed and is held open with quick release buckles.

      As PVC-free option to our clear vinyl window we also offer polycarbonite windows. This stiffer material has superior optical clarity and a longer life span. However, it cannot be rolled up like vinyl. For this reason, a storage bag is provided.

WOOD DOOR
      The standard Yome entrance is a zippered opening. In the SeptaYome and OctaYome, a system is available to accommodate a standard 32” pre-hung door which the Yome owner can get locally. This system includes a frame to fit the pre-hung door that will accommodate an aluminum extrusion provided to allow the sidewalls to seal to the frame.

ROOF VENT
      To allow excess heat to escape, all Yome models come with a vent. The HexaYome has a screened ventilation opening at the top of the roof. A copper cover keeps out precipitation. The SeptaYome and OctaYome feature a 13" frosted acrylic skylight that also serves as an adjustable vent. Attractive copper flashing and a built-in screen keep water and insects out. The skylight is opened and closed with a removable telescoping aluminum pole.

INSULATION
      Insulation can make your Yome warmer in Winter and cooler in Summer. We offer several insulation options, from complete insulation packages to materials and plans needed for the do-it-yourselfer.

      To insulate the ceiling, we offer a reflective-type, radiant barrier insulation covered with our natural looking Sunforger canvas. To insulate the walls while keeping them translucent, we’ve sandwiched a P.E.T. fiberfill insulation between a tightly woven fire resistant fabric. See our insulation page for details.

STOVEPIPE VENT
      Stovepipe vents allow a vented heater or woodstove to be installed. The side wall is fit with a patch of non-combustible silicone-coated fiberglass material. A hole is cut to the diameter of your stovepipe and sealed to the pipe with a stainless steel hose clamp provided. A canvas cover is provided to seal this opening when not in use.

INSULATING STRIPS
      Insulating strips are a great addition to any Yome, with or without other insulation. They help to seal and insulate where the roof meets the outer side wall. They also help keep insects from entering. The strips are made of a stiff reflective insulation covered in a fire, water and mildew resistant fabric.

 

FABRIC FLASHING
      Our Fabric flashing provides a way to further seal the perimeter between the base of the Yome and the deck. This 10” wide strip of material is foam filled on one side to fill any cracks between the Yome’s sidewalls and base plate. If the Yome is set up on a platform that shares the same footprint; the other side of the flashing strip can wrap around the outside edge of the platform and stapled in place to protect and shed moisture.

SNOW LOAD KIT
      For situations with the possibility of snow load, we offer a roof-reinforcement package. Each roof support is reinforced with an aluminum channel. Additional brackets and U-bolts help transfer the load and keep the connecting hardware stable. An aircraft cable around the perimeter of the top plate adds strength to the entire structure.

FOUNDATION
      Most portable shelters require a platform to anchor the structure. Yomes stand on their own. They function best, however, when elevated off the ground. While other manufacturers force the customer to build a specific deck for their attachment system, the Yome can simply be mounted on almost any platform.

      To prevent water from entering, the floor inside the Yome can be built up a bit higher than the surrounding platform. Another option is to build a deck to the exact size of the Yome and have the wall covering overlap it. Contact us for more deck-building plans and ideas.