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Windows, Doors and Openings

Once you think about it, you realize that windows and doors have far more than one purpose, particularly in a Monolithic Dome. They not only allow light, air, people and pets into and out of a dome. They play an important role in beautifying and customizing it – and that’s true whether the dome is a home or any other type of building. The designers at Monolithic realize the importance of the openings planned for a dome. So, the articles in this section discuss the pros and cons of various windows and door styles, code regulations, window and door openings designed specifically for Monolithic Domes, etc.

  

Do-It-Yourself Inset Openings

by Kris Garrison June 15, 2009, 2:49 p.m. How-to Articles

Image: Figure 10

Openings in a Monolithic Dome can be made in several ways. (Continued…)

Installing Augment Frames

by Kris Garrison June 15, 2009, 2:25 p.m. How-to Articles

Image: Attach Stakes

In a Monolithic Dome, an augment is an extension of the Airform. That extension creates a vertical surface, beyond the curve of the dome, where a door or window can be installed. A smooth augment is achieved by properly planning the Airform. (Continued…)

Monolithic Quick Corners

by Michael South May 13, 2009, 1:14 p.m. Dome Building Accessories

Image: Finished Door Buck

Monolithic Quick Corners is a new product that will cut hours off your door buck construction. This plastic corner piece is used to help create door and window openings for Monolithic Dome augments with radius corners. (Continued…)

Windows, Doors and Openings

by David B. South and Kris Garrison April 17, 2009, 2:13 p.m. Windows, Doors, and Openings

Image: Stunning entryway

In today’s world, we have a tremendous choice in windows. A typical window, three feet wide and five feet tall, for a home, can be framed in aluminum, wood or various plastics. Not only do we have a choice of window frame material, but we have a choice of single pane, single-strength glass, double-strength glass, plate glass, tempered glass, dual panel and more. (Continued…)