Product20′ Dome

...Space 4 Door Panels at Approx. 61″ Entry Height Total Weight: ONLY 72 LBS Free Shipping to the Contiguous U.S. Canadian and other International Friends, Please Contact for Order Assistance!...

PageInstruction Manual for Domes and Structures (English)

...dome comes with 4 extra poles, you should still be able to complete your dome. This may look complicated but the simple fact that you can not place a pole...

QAwhat’s the latest in living off the grid?

...it’s a bit long winded: Solar is for sure. Get an array with controller ( http://www.gaiam.com/realgoods/ ) and 4 or more 6 volt gulf cart batteries that you wire up...

PageInstruction Manual for 30′ and 32′ Yurts

...can come from under the dome. Most of us have lived our live in a house, so living on the ground does not come intuitively to us. We think living...

QARobert Gillis

...https://shelter-systems.com/lighthouse-manual.html Common Questions Answered: https://shelter-systems.com/qanda.html Answers to Email Questions: https://shelter-systems.com/email.html More Email Questions: https://shelter-systems.com/email-additional.html Still more Email Questions https://shelter-systems.com/email-stillmore.html Happy Customers: https://shelter-systems.com/what-say.html Snow and Wind Warnings: https://shelter-systems.com/warning.html High Winds: https://shelter-systems.com/warning.html...

QAEvent Domes…

...our manual: https://shelter-systems.com/lighthouse-manual.html What do you usually do about heating and cooling? See our manual: https://shelter-systems.com/lighthouse-manual.html You can add stoves and air conditioning units. Do you have tested it for...

QAMajie

...Fax: 831-464-2004 Toll Free: 866-777-1066 Mobile: 831-588-8794 Email: eleanor@shelter-systems.com www.DomeTents.com www.GripClips.com www.ReliefTents.com Copyright 2010 Shelter Systems All Rights Reserved This email and any attached documents contain information which is PRIVILEGED,...

QAAurora

...cities, so we would like clear up some doubts: – Sizes and prices. The prices are correct on the web site: https://shelter-systems.com/playadomes.html https://shelter-systems.com/solor-dome.html For sizes see: https://shelter-systems.com/sizes.html – Sort of...

PageFrequently Asked Questions

Here are our answers to the wide array of questions we’ve received about Shelter Systems’ Domes, Yurts, Tents and portable shelters. Our answers come from long experience with dome tent...

QAWhat are the u.s. criterion for tents?

...We had some accidents here in Holland to do with fire, the government is since then very hysterical. Is there something to download for me to compare to Dutch standards....

QABegin forwarded message

...also see https://shelter-systems.com/yurt-dome-testimonials.html Thanks Alex answers below Sincerely, Bob Gillis Shelter Systems, 224 Walnut St, Menlo Park CA 94025 Orders & Customer Service (866)777-1066 (831)464-2004 eleanor@shelter-systems.com www.DomeTents.com www.GripClips.com www.ReliefTents.com Copyright...

QAIs the cord that was used to tie up the canopy and poles (we have several meters of that) appropriate for the tension cords?

...224 Walnut St, Menlo Park CA 94025 Orders & Customer Service (866)777-1066 (831)464-2002 eleanor@shelter-systems.com www.DomeTents.com www.GripClips.com www.ReliefTents.com Copyright 2012 Shelter Systems, LLC All Rights Reserved. This email and any attached...

QAPhilippe Glade

...edition of my book Black Rock City, NV The New Ephemeral Architecture of Burning Man I don’t remember the camp name. If you want me to mention something particular in...

QADate: October 1, 2009 11:39:22 AM PDT

Date: October 1, 2009 11:39:22 AM PDT To: eleanor@shelter-systems.com Subject: Bubble domes I first read about your products and Robert Gillis in Design Like you Give a Damn. Great Book,...

QASergei Dubovik

...the tent down? yes, see: https://shelter-systems.com/lighthouse-manual.html Dear Bob, I hope you are the correct person to ask these questions and if not, please feel free to forward my questions to...

QAOn Apr 22, 2012, at 8:31 PM, Siri Khalsa wrote

...(866)777-1066 (831)464-2004 eleanor@shelter-systems.com www.DomeTents.com www.GripClips.com www.ReliefTents.com Copyright 2012 Shelter Systems All Rights Reserved. This email and any attached documents contain information which is PRIVILEGED, PROPRIETARY and CONFIDENTIAL, are protected by...

PagePrepare Shelters™

...Adaptable Shelter Systems’ Prepare Shelters come complete with poles, high quality 12″ Durapeg stakes, guy lines for extreme wind settings, ventilation tubes, spare parts (Grips Clips and pole connectors) and...

QAYour stuff looks great. I will probably order soon. Do you keep most domes shown here in stock?

...I think Bucky would be quite proud of your company. I look forward to your resonse. Sincerely, Look at https://shelter-systems.com/yurt-domes-burning-man.html and https://shelter-systems.com/wind-tents.html Here is a q & a from our...

QATent cabins

...the tent be attached to a platform? Yes: https://shelter-systems.com/lighthouse-manual.html Are the tents or can the tents be fitted with screening for bugs? We offer net doors and velcro: https://shelter-systems.com/accessories.html I...

QAErica

...Gillis Shelter Systems LLC, 224 Walnut St, Menlo Park CA 94025 Orders & Customer Service (866)777-1066 (831)464-2002 eleanor@shelter-systems.com www.DomeTents.com www.GripClips.com www.ReliefTents.com Copyright 2012 Shelter Systems, LLC All Rights Reserved. This...

QAIs it possible to exchange some of the sheets of my dome to be translucid ?

...web site and then mark on it which panels you want to replace. Then let us know which you need. Note that most of the panels come in pairs. Examine...

PageBackYardBedrooms™

...The high performance covering is affordable and the design and tarp fasteners used mean our tents are labor efficient to build. Shelter Systems’ Glamping Domes come complete with poles, 12″...

QAApril 1, 2004 9:04:23 PM PST

April 1, 2004 9:04:23 PM PST The latest on the studio yurts in Greenville SC: High winds today. While we were away, one of the Grip Clips broke. The skin...

QAquestion about the PorchShell

...on 8′ 4×4’s sunk in the ground with plywood walls attached; and other low-arched roofs. This may just be the thing I have been searching for as an alternative to...

QABurning Man

...for Black Rock kinda winds? See our pages on winds and BM: Snow and Wind Warnings: https://shelter-systems.com/warning.html High Winds: https://shelter-systems.com/warning.html Dealing with Strong Winds: https://shelter-systems.com/wind-tents.html Burning Man: https://shelter-systems.com/yurt-domes-burning-man.html/index.htm Burning Man...

QA“General”

...door. Burningman read all your replies to wind questions & am seriously considering the option of purchasing a dome for Burning man— although i want to know what is the...

QAAloha Eleanor,

Aloha Eleanor, I found your site searching for a solution to hammering grommets in sports towels. I print photos on products, looking to improve on the towels available to me....

QAHow many grip-clips do I need to hold up 6 mil polyethylene (3 pieces 10 x 25 ft) inside a 20′ dome?

...maybe a few extra. This site may help illustrate–http://www.desertdomes.com/dome3calc.html (note, the drawing is of a 5/8 dome, mine has one less row of triangles at the bottom). See attached picture;...

PageHow to Deal with Wind and Snow

...dome to the ground. This will make for a more streamlined affront to the wind. Standard Stakes All our Yurt Dome and Gro Domes come with a complete set of...

QA“Miscellaneous” “Kayak”

...technol The 30’er made in a full sphere (https://shelter-systems.com/spheres.html) with an open arch (https://shelter-systems.com/arch-domes.html) would work I think. You would have to support the sphere with 4×4 posts set in...

QATyler

...poles missing the dome will fail. Each pole locks and supports the others. Sincerely, Bob Gillis Oh right, the link. http://lh5.ggpht.com/_j4__fYnYwQs/RvHmo5p0rDI/AAAAAAAAA68/Z9xjB_BTLsY/IMG_0607.JPG Sorry about that. 7 feet tall would be plenty....

QAGro-Dome greenhouses – questions:

...foundation to protect it from the ground. This also allows you to plant directly in the ground. It is free standing and comes with ground stakes. 2. I see nothing...

QADate: November 1, 2008

...a little too bent and a couple have snapped… You can buy class 200 PVC at many irrigation supply companies or cut to length poles from us: https://shelter-systems.com/accessories.html We never...

QAOn Jun 5, 2004

...After lots of searching, we bought an 18′ Dome. We have camped with it in Texas, Florida, and Wisconsin. We have used it as a base camp for Paleontology digs...

QAParty tent

While searching for a Party tent to purchase, I ran across your sight. I am excited about the possiblity of purchasing your 30′ dome yurt. In your opinion, would the...

QADate: January 19, 2006

...which panels you need to replace. If you have questions about doing this call 650 323 6202. https://shelter-systems.com/lighthouse-manual.html Repairs: Your yurt is designed to be durable and problem free. However,...

QAGeodesic Tent

...that you get a sunshade: https://shelter-systems.com/accessories.html Take a look at our manual if you have not already done so: https://shelter-systems.com/accessories.html and our question and answer section: https://shelter-systems.com/qanda.html Sincerely, Bob Gillis...

QAHermi

...to attach vinyl or the woven material to frames. See: https://shelter-systems.com/gripclips/ Sincerely, Robert Gillis Shelter Systems, 224 Walnut St, Menlo Park CA 94025 Telephone: 650-323-6202 shelter@best.com http:www.YurtDomes.com http:www.GripClips.com http:www.ReliefTents.com Copyright...

QAOn Jul 11, 2008

...winter to avoid snow accumulation. ……..See: https://shelter-systems.com/lighthouse-manual.html ……..Be sure to read our snow and wind warnings: https://shelter-systems.com/warning.html Cost of options (chimney, windows, whatever else is available). …….see: https://shelter-systems.com/accessories.html Site Idea–...

QAOn Nov 17, 2004

...a chance to go through the questions below. I’m also attaching some photos (in an Adobe document) to go along with his E-mail. Thanks, Jim Abbott *************** E-mailed Questions *****************...

PageAccessories

...and Gro Domes come with a complete set of stakes made of high-impact ABS. They are 12″ long and have excellent holding power in most soils. Use strong durable cord...

QACan the material of the shelter get mildewed if it’s ‘put away’ and wet?

...so that the cover is not touching the ground but you will need a high ceiling to do this. You should dry it out completely before storage unless you plan...

QAcabin in the desert.

...a “cabin in the desert.” …..You should consider our sun shades: https://shelter-systems.com/accessories.html for desert use. Be sure to read our wind and snow warnings: https://shelter-systems.com/warning.html I have a few questions...

QAOn May 31, 2009

...Covering: 38 pounds, 36 x 18 x 18 inches Poles: 48 pounds, 56 x 11 x 11 inches Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Regards, Eleanor...

QAI do not think you should have trouble spanning 8′ with the 25′ cover. If needed you could attach the free hanging edge to a 2″x4″ .

Hi Bob I do not think you should have trouble spanning 8′ with the 25′ cover. If needed you could attach the free hanging edge to a 2″x4″ . The...

QAOn Jun 30, 2008

...below and: https://shelter-systems.com/warning.html Extra poles, connectors and clip cords can be found at our Accessory Page: https://shelter-systems.com/accessories.html You might find these SuperStakes of use also: https://shelter-systems.com/accessories.html SuperStakes™ Super strong 18″...