by andyspliethof | May 23, 2017 | Eco Living Specs and FAQs, Event Domes FAQs, Geodesic Dome FAQs, Permitting and Fire Certification
In regards to building permits and codes for geodesic domes, every state, city and county have their own. It will be your responsibility to contact your local building department and see how they interpret your dome and how the codes apply. The domes are generally...
by andyspliethof | May 23, 2017 | Eco Living Specs and FAQs, Event Domes FAQs, Geodesic Dome FAQs, Installation
The following tools are helpful to have, but are not required in order to build your dome: Bag for hardware (shipment does not include bag for bolts) Hammer Wood saw Hack saw (in case a nut or bolt strips) Cat paw Utility knife (useful but keep away from dome...
by andyspliethof | May 23, 2017 | Eco Living Specs and FAQs, Event Domes FAQs, Geodesic Dome FAQs, Installation
Installing your dome requires a few basic hand tools. If DGI is hired to build your dome for you, they will bring the required tools for the installation. If you are building it yourself or hiring your own crew to install a dome, DGI can guide you in obtaining the...
by andyspliethof | May 23, 2017 | Eco Living Specs and FAQs, Event Domes FAQs, Geodesic Dome FAQs, Installation
Choosing the lift method that is appropriate, most safe and most effective is crucial. There are a variety of equipment options for each size dome installation. What you will need to evaluate is location (accessibility), permissions (some event locations don’t...
by andyspliethof | May 23, 2017 | Build Surface, Flooring and Anchoring, Eco Living Specs and FAQs, Event Domes FAQs, Geodesic Dome FAQs
Aside from our Supa-TracTM flooring, your dome build surface can also range from an elevated wooden deck, a solid concrete foundation, or an earthen floor. As part of your pre-planning you will need to determine what build surface is perfect for your dome. DGI is able...
by andyspliethof | May 23, 2017 | Build Surface, Flooring and Anchoring, Eco Living Specs and FAQs, Event Domes FAQs, Geodesic Dome FAQs
There are a variety of methods to anchor your dome, depending on the build surface you will be anchoring to, what the weather requirements are and the type of dome use. Methods of anchoring include: Anchor Plates Anchor Stakes Auger Anchors Concrete Blocks Concrete...
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