The dome is 17ft in diameter and 8.5ft tall and weighs about 165 lbs. The 3/4" Galvanized Steel Tubing EMT poles that are used are strong enough to supports at least 4-5 adults on hammocks when the weight is evenly distributed . Assembly is fast and easy and only takes about 1-2 hrs to put together with the help of 1-2 people. Disassembling the dome can be done under 30 minutes.