Can Polycarbonate Domes Stand Extreme Weather?
Excelite Dome is a transparent solid dome. It is made of polycarbonate sheet, which has no plastic smell, is unbreakable and UV protected. Our Excelite Dome is perfect for dwelling, it connect with nature very well. You might question that this dome can handle harsh weather such as hailstones and strong winds and how they control the temperature. We will answer these questions.
Can They Stand Harsh Weather?
The answer is Yes. The impact resistance of polycarbonate sheet is 250 times as strong as that of glass. Polycarbonate is a very strong and resilient thermoplastic material. They work well at temperature from –40 degrees to + 130 degrees. It will protect you from any weathers such as hailstones, storm and snow. They are UV Proof as well. It is supposed to last 10 years. After the warranty, harsh weather might damage the sheets and they might start to be yellowish. In addition, polycarbonate sheet is famous for its high impact resistance. In other words, it is virtually unbreakable. Therefore, people use polycarbonate sheets for pergola roofing, roofing systems and a pool enclosure.
Excelite Living dome unique tiles overlapped edge design make it a waterproof dome, with a window in the door and two extra windows together with fly mesh, you don’t need to worry about ventilation. The UV protected curtain, also block the sun when it’s necessary.
If your glamping resort is on-grid, you can use air conditioner to adjust the temperature, if your area is very cold in the winter, you can use heated floor or stove. If your glamping resort is off-grid, you can just choose a spot with bush can give some shade, with Excelite Living dome’s ventilation system, temperature really is not even a bother.
Additionally, polycarbonate sheet is waterproof, which means you don’t need to be worried about leaking during heavy rain and flood.
Can They Stand Fire?
Excelite Living Dome is made of high grade fire rating material, the fire rating of polycarbonate sheet is UL 94 HB, it’s a self-distinguishing material. It meets building material standard.
Its melting point is 100-110 degrees, and glass transition temperature is approximately 150 degrees.
As a dwelling dome, you can use Excelite Living Dome for any purposes. It can be a Glamping Dome, you can use it for restaurant, bar or roof top lounge. Or you can put it in the garden, use it as garden igloo, hot tub enclosure, greenhouse igloo, round pool enclosure, Yoga Dome, Children’s playground.
Our Transparent living dome is very easy to assemble. It contains an Aluminum base, a door panel, two window panels, other two panels, roof top panel, and other accessories. You only need 2 hours to assemble a 3m dome by two persons, and 30 mins to break it down, it’s a portable dome, you can easily move the dome from one place to another.
Contact with Excelite Team to start your open glamping business. Tell us your plan and we will give you our professional suggestion for your project. We can also help you with interior design options. Don’t hesitate to send us inquiry now.
