Considering a 3v 5/8 Dome w/a 12' radius (A = 4.183, B = 4.842, & C = 4.948) ... I'm coming up with a total area of 1,031.298 -- does this seem correct?

Which would me roughly 11 (10x10) tarps. But, how much room for overlapping (shingling) should I allow -- perhaps get 12-13 (10x10's)?

Alright guys ... I'm going with the 3v 5/8 Dome structure. However, I've decided against the parachute canopy and I'm currenlty looking into getting silver tarps to shingle the dome. Any suggestions for suppliers? I've found some at http://www.tarpsplus.com/greytarps.html . However, any idea as to h...

So, in your opinion -- the indoor / outdoor / boat-type carpet would be better than both reg. carpet (strictly indoor) or astroturf?

(Speaking strictly from a Playa-type atmosphere / environment.)

Has anyone tried boat carpet? (similiar to astroturf)

WOW!!

I really appreciate all the info guys / girls!!

I can't wait to see one up in person!

Thanks and any additional info / tips / cautions / etc. -- keep them coming.

Can you give me a rough estimate of how much $ it costs to build a 2V Dome? It'll be a 12' Radius. Just curious ...

THANKS!!!! I really appreciate your tips / suggestions... I would love to build a dome and I don't mind spending the necessary money to 'make it work'. A friend and I (both newbies) will be driving up this year (from Baton Rouge, Louisiana). We will be in his Dodge pickup truck. So, we should be abl...

Thanks for the replies!

Any further info or suggestions ... please post.

(I'm begining to think this is well over my head).

It could be a dome ... as it is already circular. I just need ideas on getting the shade shelter up and keeping it up (in the worst storms BRC has to offer).

I'm not dead set on anything. I'm just looking into it ... as from what I've read ... it is (somewhat) of a necessity.

Does anyone have plans for a 24' Diameter Parachute Canopy that has been tried / tested / and successful? I'm a newbie (well will be this year) and I'm not exactly 100% what the conditions will be like in BRC (having never experienced it firsthand). I read several posts and articles, but I still fee...

Try putting a post here:

http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewforum.php?f=22

Good Luck!!