We are making some preparations for our very first BM shade structure, and would love any insight into whether our ideas are structurally (and mentally) sound. As we are coming in from Australia with a pretty limited amount of time we thought going with a wood structure might be a cheap and reliable idea. Below is the latest drawing of the plan, and we are considering adding 2-3ft sections at 45 degrees at each top corner to increase the stability. The verdict is also still out on how we will fit an appropriate silver tarp/shade cloth with/without eyelets.
We are also unsure about the best and most appropriate hole-digging method - will a small, hand operated post-hole digger be easy to work with on the playa? I've read that it can be pretty random in terms of how hard the soil is.
