ANCHOR POINTS

There may be some slight bowing or swelling between anchor points as a result of air pressure, cable tension, heat and anchor installation.  Typically anchors are spaced about every 18 inches.  We recommend staying at least 12 inches from the edge of a concrete deck to prevent cracking. (The yellow electrical cord in the top photo and the black electrical cord in the bottom photo are not parts of a dome.)  Anchors and eyebolts will only be visible from the outside of the dome.   

POOL DECKS

 

Domes have been installed on just about every kind of decking made, but a concrete deck is the ideal type of decking for a dome.  Pavers can work but they must be cemented in place or the dome may pick them up in the wind.  You must be careful with pavers so as not to crack them when setting the anchors.  Water tube domes are also available but still must be anchored down in order to keep the warranty.  Domes that will be anchored to the ground will need ground anchors.  We do not offer these.  They should be purchased locally by someone familiar with the local soil type.  Wood decks will require customers to create an air seal on the flooring. Most people use indoor/outdoor carpeting or a piece of vinyl for this job.   The hardware for these will also need to be acquired locally.  For wood decks, determine if you will need to be able to get underneath the decking to install anchors.