QAOn Aug 17, 2009

...use zippers but we have found that on any door with high traffic they fail. The domes we make are a compromise of many factors in an attempt to solve...

QAOn Jun 10, 2009, at 7:18 PM

...top down? Yes. I’m wondering if I might do well to simply leave the bottom row of pipe off and have a slightly shorter and smaller diameter dome if I...

QA“Burning Man” & “Anchoring”

“Burning Man” & “Anchoring” i read all your replies to wind questions & am seriously considering the option of purchasing a dome for Burningman-— although i want to know what...

QA“Burning Man” & “Climate”

“Burning Man” & “Climate” Hi Nate i read all your replies to wind questions & am seriously considering the option of purchasing a dome for Burning man— although i want...

QA“Burning Man” & “Climate”

“Burning Man” & “Climate” i read all your replies to wind questions & am seriously considering the option of purchasing a dome for Burningman— although i want to know what...

QAWedding Tent Questions

Wedding Tent Questions Dear BevMoor You asked some questions about using our domes as wedding tents. We are having a wedding for 100 people in August here at our (sloped)...

...several domes with each other? The domes can be connected door to door: https://shelter-systems.com/lighthouse-manual.html We do make tunnels but they are not made to connect the domes: https://shelter-systems.com/tunnle-shelters.html 6. What...

QAOn Dec 2, 2004,

...first comes >>to mine is the disaster in the india ocean area and this could be >>used there too. what i am after though is a smaller one than your...

PageSuggested Uses for Grip Clips

...tarps Tarping Scaffolding for masonry work Attach keys to a backpack Use on down comforter to hold in place Tunnel of 6 mill poly Keep firewood dry Party entertainment kids...

QAPeter

...Hi Peter Nothing short of being sealed in will keep you free from the dust at Burning Man. Our domes have performed well in the wind at Burning Man during...

TestimonialTanya Little

...in the elements. It is still in top condidtion and made dome living quite comfy. Shades were an absolute necessity it was Very hot when the sun hit and quite...

QAOn Mar 11, 2006

On Mar 11, 2006 Good Day, See http://www.ghg.net/akelly/gleneagl.htm for how my 10′ Bubble Dome is used. You may remember me, since you use a picture of my observatory and an...

QAHow can I make my dome stronger in the wind

...Even though stronger, your dome can still fail: be sure to read our wind warnings: 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...

QADate: December 9, 2008

...assembled? –Mark Hi Mark We make solariums using our greenhouse covering: https://shelter-systems.com/solarium.html and our greenhouses can also be set up in the “Open Arch Form” https://shelter-systems.com/arch-domes.html which you could but...

QAOn Dec 1, 2008

...enough for 4pax?). Are there any chances to include the mosquito nets and ventilation? We will be pleased to listen to your comments in order to choose the more convenient...

QAWe have a standard 31 foot which is a tall version of the 30: https://shelter-systems.com/large.html

Hi Scott We have a standard 31 foot which is a tall version of the 30: https://shelter-systems.com/large.html We can make a 31 bubble as a special order which adds another...

QAJohn

...of Bucky’s Bamboo domes. Does anyone there have any experience with the Bamboo dome that Buckminster Fuller designed? It can be seen on the site www. desertdomes.com. At one time...

QAOn May 13, 2009,

Subject: Re: Geo- On May 13, 2009, Hi We’re considering using one of your yurtdomes as a promo tool as they resemble our biomes at the Eden Project http://www.edenproject.com/ ....

QAdust proof and heat resistant as possible

...make your own of a tarp or buy one we make) https://shelter-systems.com/accessories.html see the online manual for instructions: https://shelter-systems.com/lighthouse-manual.html Floor Covering: Always install a waterproof floor covering in your dome...

QACan we pick up an order?

...is a photo of the dome folded up: Also see: https://shelter-systems.com/sizes.html See https://shelter-systems.com/large.html to see an 18 ‘ being put up see: https://shelter-systems.com/upin30min.html The covering will not and can not...

QAsun shade

...it wind then our shelters may not be for you. See our wind warnings. 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 Sincerely, Robert Gillis...

QAGrip Clips

...pictured along with how many of the Grip Clips are necessary to complete the project? Look at: https://shelter-systems.com/awning-plans.html You will need 4 Grip Clips per https://shelter-systems.com/accessories.html Also do you sell...

QADate: September 21, 2008

Date: September 21, 2008 Hello, I have been reading about your yurt domes and I had a few questions that I couldn’t find. I am living in Portland, OR and...

QAOn Aug 10, 2008

...it year round. I have a few questions: Is it possible and/or recommended to install the woodstove stack up through the center of the dome? I like the idea of...

QAOn Nov 19, 2008

...our online manual: https://shelter-systems.com/lighthouse-manual.html and: https://shelter-systems.com/lighthouse-manual-deck-riserwall.html for info on floors of all kinds. After you have looked at this info let me know if you have other questions. Bob Gillis...

QAScott

...a call talk about any questions you have. My number is 650-323-6202. Bob, Thanks for the email back. So if you made the 31 inch double bubble with the extended...

QAMark

...with bungee cords for flex. Thanks, Mark Mark Eleanor asked me to respond to your questions. The 20′ poles are called 1″ but they measure about 1.25″ in diameter. You...

QAOn Mar 17, 2010, at 8:12 AM, Bob Gillis wrote:

On Mar 17, 2010, at 8:12 AM, Bob Gillis wrote: Hi Dmitriy Here is the manual link: https://shelter-systems.com/lighthouse-manual.html and https://shelter-systems.com/lighthouse-30-31-addition.html There is in the manual info on wood stove installation...

QAOn Nov 1, 2009

...on guying; https://shelter-systems.com/lighthouse-manual.html also see the wind and snow warnings: https://shelter-systems.com/warning.html Sincerely, On Nov 1, 2009 Dear Shelter Systems, I am interested in your large dome for covering my koi...

QACan the Grip Clip handle two pieces of overlapping/shingled 10.5 mil poly?

...I purchase the covers from you instead of the link provided in the previous email, if the prices are comparable. Really, as far as cover materials, cover accessories and ways...

QAOn Jan 8, 2006, at 3:44 PM, L & C Reedy wrote:

...additional questions. Q If people are living in the domes, and the sun is shining, ow do they keep from cooking to death? I have not seen any noticeable vents...

QAOn Jul 19, 2004

...size of yurt and how much it would cost? Recommend two of our 6 by 12 sun shads or commercial shade cloth which you can get at building supply. 3....

QAJens

make a model https://shelter-systems.com/modle.html put up your dome lay down with your head in the center of the dome look up and see that 3 shapes that make the dome...

QACristina

Hi Just bought a 10 foot extra strong dome for personal sleeping quarters at BM. I’ve already got an 18′ dome that works well as communal shelter, but I’m tired...

QAaluminet shade for burning man

...that the 30 is standard with 8 doors. Sorry for so many questions, it’s what you get for making such a great and thought-provoking product. Questions are windows. Thank you....

QA“General”

...to ask. “Comments” An informative and well costructed website.Appreciate the carefully presented information and pictures. Your questions and answer component is very helpful.As an emergency response planner and facilitator,I will...

QACan your domes be set up in interior spaces besides outside –

On Mar 22, 2004, at 1:12 AM, Vivien Mousdell wrote: Can your domes be set up in interior spaces besides outside – Yes they are free standing and do not...

QAOn Mar 14, 2009

...concrete domes on my land and for the community starting April 24th. I was hoping to use the monolithic airform as my form for the concrete but shipping and getting...

QA“Miscellaneous”

...science project. We do have a page which shows the size-volume comparisons of different-sized domes (http://www.shelter-systems/sizes.html) and one on tensegrity and geodesic design in tent structures (http://www.shelter-systems/tensegrity.html). “Sizes” I’m looking...