How To Roof A Geodesic Dome

Re roofing a geodesic dome.

How to roof a geodesic dome.

Roofing a geodesic dome not for the inexperienced. We go behind many roofers who think roofing is the same on a dome as a box home. Geodesic structures also increase options for placement on rugged steep terrains. We do not use or allow ridge caps on any of the joints.

Sat apr 5 2008 1 43 am. We ve had several people including roofers tell us that the roof has 3 5 years of life left. Much appreciation for contact info and or other recommendations you may have. Re roofing a geodesic dome.

Another solution which is gaining popularity is spray polyurethane foam or spf which we discuss further on. Geodesic domes have been used successfully for antarctica radar towers with up to 200mph winds for over 25 years. P we purchased a geodesic dome with five gables. There are 2 basic ways to cover a dome.

Our domes use 2 x 6 struts to provide a very strong geodesic structure. 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. There was a fair amount of aluminum. The roof has two layers of shingles new laid on top of old.

I am working on a geodesic dome re roof. Re roofing a geodesic dome. Geodesic dome house selling in los angeles for 1 7 million the restored two building compound features mid century design and quirky architectural roof. I did the construction several years ago to 2 attached buildings.

Then there is also an alternative for monolithic concrete domes which normally do not use shingles. Lloyd alter cc by 2 0. I m not sure if i like that look or not. Both vented with cora ridge and doing fine.

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. However the more i dig into renovations the more i find wrong with it pictures can be seen at. Contact options for registered users. 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.

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.