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↩ replying to Gatorboyit
It was taken out the window of the back seating area of Dluxe Burger.
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Am I the only one who thinks it's a little bit odd that they didn't even paint the old blue and stars? I mean, even just a flat primer of some light or tan/grey color would most likely make a huge difference if anything ever happens to the fabric.
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Fabric coating for the roof of the dome??? :cautious:
How will it hold up to the extreme weather conditions and how long will it last before replacement becomes necessary??
Is it easier/cheaper to replace the fabric than to re-paint the roof? I thought the roof was going to be assembled with these large panels put into place.
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↩ replying to networkproI did pay attention...
a. Teflon doesn't last forever but hopefully longer than a Sun-setter Awning.
b. There is nothing in the documentation that says how long the fabric can last in certain elements. Sure it has a heat rating, but it is more cost efficient than a hard-cover top for the PH dome?
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I'll be honest and say when I first saw the round tubes going up and it was evident that standing seam metal was out of the question, that I thought this was going to be a horrible idea. But, now that they've gotten 98% of the wrinkles out of the two sections that are up, I think it actually looks very convincing. However, if there's even one wrinkle, the jig is up. So, they better get them ALL out and hope they stay out!
I'm cautiously optimistic now that this is still going to turn out very nice.
Then again, anything is better than what was there before. :)
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I'm just curious why they would put the fabric on first before painting the structure lattice that runs up the dome dividing each section.
Wouldn't it makes sense to paint that first then put the tarps?
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↩ replying to Ismael FloresThey've been painted already.
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↩ replying to halltdWell, 'if there's even one wrinkle' :
:)
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↩ replying to halltdI thought they were going to be blue like the art or is that just lighting
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↩ replying to JakeSpadaroyea thats kinda surprising, though the shape was a bit different with the design carved into the stucko
guessing cut which is unfortunate
really not a fan of the "fabric" covering
i wonder if maybe its a structural decision to use fabric instead of covering it with metal
pretty sure its just lighting at night judging from the concept art
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↩ replying to Prince Thomasagreed
a part of me is hoping that the fabric is maybe temporary while the real roof and telescope doors are being fabricated so the business can go ahead and open
though that is highly unlikely, looks like the "doors" were cut from the plan
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I was under the impression (remember, I know nothing of construction) that they were putting the fabric there as a "backing" of sorts and were planning on spraying a fiberglass or something onto it to give it a more permanent and solid look.
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↩ replying to hokielutzPTFE fiberglass coating is chemically inert, capable of withstanding temperatures from -100°F to +450°F (-73°C to +232°C). The low-surface free energy of the material creates a surface which is readily cleaned by rainwater. It is also completely immune to UV degradation. This unique combination of inertness, thermal stability and surface properties make PTFE-coated fabric membrane ideal for projects requiring superior weather and fire resistance. PTFE fiberglass structures have been constructed around the world with acceptance by British, French, Italian, Australian, Japanese and German National Standards, as well as guidelines set by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
PTFE fiberglass is additionally Energy Star and Cool Roof Rating Council certified. During scientific tests of its solar properties, it was discovered that PTFE fiberglass membranes reflect as much as 73 percent of the sun’s energy while holding just seven percent on its exterior surface. Certain grades of PTFE fiberglass can absorb 14 percent of the sun’s energy while allowing 13 percent of natural daylight and seven percent of re-radiated energy (solar heat) to transmit through.