DIY Shelter pack

DIY Shelter pack

Regular price £600.00 £420.00 on offer!

Please note:
Ships to mainland UK only.
EU - please enquire.

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A DIY Garden Dome Kit
plus
shelter cover (to fit 4.8m diameter dome
plus
base feet and ground anchors for securing the dome to the ground.

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Create a shaded area in a garden, a shelter for outdoor activities, eg. Forest Schools and Cubs / Scouts, also creates a really nice 'stand' for promotional events.

The cover is great for providing shelter and shade from the elements and is simple to attach and remove from the dome using the integrated hooks.

Introductory offer: 30% off!

What's included:

DIY Garden Dome Kit.
+
Cover with 25x hanging eyelets.
The eyelets provide the attachment points for the hooks on the cover.
+
x10 Base feet
x20 Ground anchors

BUYERS NEED TO MAKE THEIR OWN STICKS.

Cover size:

The cover fits a 4.8m diameter dome.

Sticks to make the 4.8m diameter dome:
  • Shorts: 1224mm
  • Longs: 1395mm
  • Two long sticks: 2315mm

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Creating the shelter:

Creating the open side in the dome:
  • Build the full 4.8m dome as you would normally.
  • Try to get the base ring as circular as you can, to help with the fit of the cover.
  • Secure the base hubs that will still be retained after the open section is removed - the structure will be weak with the base being secured!
  • Remove the hubs and sticks whilst supporting the horizontal stick at the top of the opening.
  • Insert the two long sticks at either side of the opening.


Orientating and attaching the cover:
  • Open the cover out and find the obvious 'corners'.
  • Attach these to the hubs at the bottom left and right of the opening.
  • Another good check is that the hooks in the base are attached with elastic rather than woven (non stretchy) webbing.
  • Next connect the topmost hook, then the next pentagon out.
  • Then connect the hooks to the base ring.
  • Finally connect the remaining hooks.
  • At some points you'll need one person to push from the inside, whilst someone on the outside connects the hook into the eyelet.

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Cover details:

Specifications:
  • 250gsm Polycotton (65% Polyester, 35% Cotton).
  • PU2000mm waterproof coating.
  • Seams stitched using expanding thread to help reduce leaks.
  • Teflon coating; anti-rot, anti-corrosion, anti-fouling, oil-proofing, water repellant.
  • Fire-retardancy; part of manufacturing process, not applied as a coating.
  • UV protection.

Maintenance and care:
We'd recommend taking the cover down over autumn / winter, or if there is going to be a prolonged period of rain / dampness.
  • Brush off dirt when dry. 
  • Use a damp cloth and lukewarm water to clean more stubborn stains.
  • The teflon coating will help to make dirt and marks easier to remove.
  • Re-proofing; consider spray-on treatments, note that some options may affect flammability.
  • If packing away, ensure the cover is dry before putting it back in the bag.


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Please note:
Ships to mainland UK only.
EU - please enquire.

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