How To Roof A Geodesic Dome

Then there is also an alternative for monolithic concrete domes which normally do not use shingles.

How to roof a geodesic dome. Contact options for registered users. Unfortunately there are no other local roofers to turn to so i am starting to consider looking further afield for a copper roofing geodesic dome hero. Posted 12 years ago. Finally i added a cabin behind it that became the new kitchen and eating area the wood building with metal roof to the left and the dome became a living area only until.

So many things they don t know such as proper overlap and underlaps at the dihedrals the proper felt and nail spacing is most critical in the lines and the proper number. Much appreciation for contact info and or other recommendations you may have. However the more i dig into renovations the more i find wrong with it pictures can be seen at. Reading from one dome manufactures site they recommend shingling the pointing up triangles first and then lapping the pointing down triangles 6 over the ridge.

Extensive use of ice and water shield membranes metal base flared drip edges oversized drip and roof edge flashings are other ways we ensure a long lasting leak free dome home. Another solution which is gaining popularity is spray polyurethane foam or spf which we discuss further on. We shingle triangle by triangle with a 6 overlap of the lower triangle by the upper triangle. Both vented with cora ridge and doing fine.

Geodesic domes have been used successfully for antarctica radar towers with up to 200mph winds for over 25 years. I did the construction several years ago to 2 attached buildings. We ve had several people including roofers tell us that the roof has 3 5 years of life left. Geodesic structures also increase options for placement on rugged steep terrains.

Geodesic dome house selling in los angeles for 1 7 million the restored two building compound features mid century design and quirky architectural roof. We do not use or allow ridge caps on any of the joints. Roofing a geodesic dome not for the inexperienced. Re roofing a geodesic dome.

Re roofing a geodesic dome. Asphalt shingles or metallic shingles. Lloyd alter cc by 2 0. There was a fair amount of aluminum.

Sat apr 5 2008 1 43 am. The roof has two layers of shingles new laid on top of old. There are 2 basic ways to cover a dome. Our domes use 2 x 6 struts to provide a very strong geodesic structure.

P we purchased a geodesic dome with five gables. I am working on a geodesic dome re roof.