We have completed 3 of these projects and it is very important that you contact the manufacturer of the building if it a pre built or if it is a kit set you need to speak with the architect or company selling the plans.
Re roofing a geodesic dome.
Re roofing a geodesic dome.
In short they are the best choice in roofing a geodesic dome with asphalt shingles.
Roofing a geodesic dome not for the inexperienced.
Try and figure out you drip edge there is a challenge.
The surface area could be approximated by the surface area of a sphere minus an estimated percentage that is truncated at the bottom.
But seriously i would imagine there would also be a pretty high waste factor on the roof.
Re roofing a geodesic dome homeownershub.
Roofing a geodesic dome house.
Their heavier weight and thickness make them less susceptible to curling and wind damage.
They have seen all the possible problems and will advise you as to whether your plans will work or not.
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Roofing or re roofing your dome.
Architectural shingles use a mat base heavier than standard 3 tab shingles typically weighing 100 to 200 lbs more per square 1 roofing square 100 square feet.
If there is no moisture damage he probably doesnt need it.
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.
I would not use a 3 tab shingle for that project.
Spray applied polyurethane foam roofing is good stuff if the building is designed to deal with the mo.
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