Geodesic Dome Roof Problems

As is often the case this roof does not have ventilation.

Geodesic dome roof problems. Geodesic homes were popularized in the u s. Blistering is a problem found in all types of roofing. Geodesic dome homes these structures are polyhedrons at least in part which means all or a portion of the outside face is a system of typically interconnected triangles. As the water turns to vapor and expands it creates the blister.

Lloyd alter cc by 2 0. Apparently dry rot is a common issue in geodesic domes due to lack of ventilation in the roof. Geodesic dome houses can stand with better level of high winds earthquakes and hurricanes. The more efficient a building becomes the more critical good building practice becomes for example.

If you are thinking of having a geodesic dome house then you must be aware about its pros and cons for better understanding. A draughty old barn needs little in the way of design thought but an ultra efficient geodesic dome has warm moist air that rises to the top of the dome causing uncomfortable temperatures upstairs condensation problems even wet rot and potential mould problems all of which have to have practical cost effective solutions. Roofing a geodesic dome house i have been asked to roof a geodesic dome house. It is generally caused by moisture being trapped between the layers of roofing materials and expanding.

It appears to me that the best way to tackle these problems is to have a new roof installed and i have a few questions for people who may have experience with these types of structures. Thus began our fifteen year experience with a geodesic dome. By architect and author buckminster. Does anyone have a simple way or formula to measure the number of squares on the house.

The appearance of geodesic dome houses is unique and their construction methods are also very great. The trapped water is turned to steam by the heat of the sun. The first dome structure was a geodesic planetarium built in germany after world war i. The topics covered on this site include activities in which there exists the potential for serious injury or death.