Next Steps on the Dome
Now that the roof was complete and weathertight, bales of
insulation and sheets of gyprock were moved into the dome in
preparation for insulating it further and finishing the inside walls.
For future reference, and before covered, photos were taken to record
some of the lumber marking used on the TRI-LEA-EM dome lumber. The
studs themselves were Douglas Fir from the Frank Lumber company, the
sheathing an Engineered Wood Product made in Canada by the Slocan
Group. Each panel was also stamped by Oregon Domes Inc to confirm
their Quality Control Procedures. It is interesting to note that of
all the more than 300 bolts installed in the dome, no bolt hole had
to be redrilled, as the fit was accurate and true in every case.
Lumber Markings
This is the view from the south before the siding was put
on. The two ICP solar panels in the centre of the picture charged a
12 volt marine deep cycle battery (capacity about 900 watt hours)
used for powering construction needs along with a 150 watt portable
inverter to supply 120 volt ac power.
Just before Christmas 1999, the siding was completed.
Here's the view just after snow arrived. Adding trim around the
canopies waited until the next year.
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