Frequently Asked Questions
Following are some commonly asked questions.
Please contact us if you have others you would like us to include.
What are geodesic dome kits being used for?
Do domes leak?
What are some of the features of building your geodesic dome
homes
and geodesic dome framing kits?
What are some benefits of living in your geodesic dome
homes?
How long does take to build your geodesic dome
home?
Do you ventilate your roof system as required by the
Uniform Building Code (UBC)?
What do you mean by High, Low and Mid Profile?
What do you mean by "frequency"?
Do you finance your domes?
Why do you have such thick walls in your domes?
Are your geodesic dome kits in stock for purchase?
Do you have help deciding how to plan a geodesic dome home?
What are
geodesic dome kits being used for?
We have domes being used as homes,
garages, duplexes, offices,
churches, sport bars/restaurants, retreats, ski lodges,
mini malls, vacation rentals, cabins, Tai Chi Studio,
storage facilities, horse arenas, greenhouses, ice core
drilling
rig cover, indoor swimming pool covers…and more.
Don’t domes leak?
It would be accurate to say “roofs leaks”. You can get
any roof to leak, if you don’t know how to roof it. We
know how and show you and your roofer the right way.
What are some of the
features of building your geodesic dome
homes and geodesic dome framing kits?
Relative ease of construction compared to others
Uses less material to cover a larger area
Super Insulation with our Super-Wal construction
We are the only dome company that vents the dome shell
Human sized components for ease of handling and building
Self-Aligning geodesic dome connector hardware system
that locks up with a single bolt.
Dome components color coded…no error assembly
What are some benefits
of living in your geodesic dome homes?
Within the free span, self-supporting design of our
geodesic dome homes comes the sense of spaciousness
and comfort.
It allows for your creative dome home floor plan that
you can have to suit your desired lifestyle. Our celestial
skylights make even gray days seem bright and pleasant.
And to add to your comforts, the heating and cooling are
top rated for energy efficient homes.
How long
does take to build your geodesic dome home?
Once the foundation is in, the geodesic dome shell kit
can be up in a long weekend…then the skylights, flashing
and roofing. Total time to enclosure depends on labor and
could be done in a month.
Generally, construction loans are for 9 months but most
projects are finished well within this time.
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Do you ventilate your roof system as required by the
Uniform
Building Code (UBC)?
Yes! For an
explanation of this we have included page
7 and 8 of the All About Domes catalog. These cover
ventilation of the wall cavity and the importance of
condensation control.
What do you mean by High, Low and Mid Profile?
As the Dome is a section of the sphere:
Low Profile = 3/8's,
Mid Profile = 4/8's and
High Profile = 5/8's of the sphere.
Examples
What do you mean by "frequency"?
Do you finance your domes?
No, but if you want more information on financing your
dome, please
contact us or get on our subscription list
for excellent sources.
Why do you have such thick walls in your domes?
Our 12" to 21" thick Super-Wal dome shell allows for
more insulation at less cost than any other structure
around.
Click here for more information.
Are your geodesic dome kits in stock for purchase?
All of our kits are custom made for our clients. Our
Building Sequence list shows the order of events in
the project. It’s best to order your kit and skylights
a minimum of 8 weeks prior to ‘dome erection’ day.
Do you have help deciding how to plan a geodesic dome
home?
These two pages are taken from our Domes Come True
Plan Book and will provide helpful in your floor plan
decision making process.
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