protee barn setup

[drewpac]

I am planning on building a 15x16 space in my barn using 1" emt conduit and canopy fittings for the corners (I will have room for seating and bags farther back). What should I use to cover the structure to black out the barn lights? I am looking for something relatively inexpensive and my only idea right now is using cheap silver/black economy tarps. Also, should I spend the extra money on conduit and make my height 12ft instead of 10ft?

[Maverick]

Go with black non reflective tarp. 10ft height should be fine. You seating area will be outside of the 15X16 area?

[drewpac]

Yes it will, my barn is a finished 40x48 with 16 foot ceilings so I have plenty of room but it doubles as a halfcourt bball area and entertainment area when have family over for xmas,etc. I plan on having the protee area 15' long and a couch or some seating 3 to 5 ft farther back than that. If I make the permanent structure any longer than that it will infringe on bball area.

[Dax]

Are you able to source 12 foot conduit, I was only able to find 10 foot and note that it was more than enough.

[drewpac]

I would have to cut down 20 footers.