What are SOLARDOME® glasshouse made of?

Solardome Industries is proud that our geodesic domes are eco-friendly, built to last and made from recyclable materials. SOLARDOME® glasshouses are designed and built to stand up to the unpredictability of climate change, remaining robust and comfortable even in extreme weather conditions. This is due to the natural strength and aerodynamics of the geodesic dome. What’s more, our domes are constructed from non-corrosive and rot-proof materials meaning that only minimal maintenance is required.

Frame

We use mill finished aluminium for the frame and our external facing components are polyester powder coated exterior grade aluminium.

Fittings

None of our fittings will corrode or rust as they are made using high quality stainless steel.

Cladding

Our geodesic domes are made with 4mm toughened glass cladding as standard. However, other materials can be used as an alternative to glass if required i.e. polycarbonate, UV reflective film, shatter proof acrylic or part obscured glass.

Secure

SOLARDOME® glasshouses are incredibly strong and are secured using a solid conservatory style locking door. Windows can be positioned at eye level or above as required and can’t be opened from the outside.

Maintenance

SOLARDOME® glasshouses require very little maintenance as there are no corrosive materials; no overlapping panes of glass to collect mould; and debris generally falls off a dome due to its shape. However, to keep it looking at its best we recommend a quarterly wash down. This can be done using a power jet, ladder and mop or an extended window cleaning squeegee set.

Environmentally friendly

Not only do SOLARDOME® glasshouses require less energy to heat them due to their unique sun trapping shape and 97% light transmitting glass, they are also great for helping to create a sustainable lifestyle.  The domes can be set up to work with environmental features such as  wind turbines, solar powered water features and water collection tanks.

And whilst you need not worry about replacement for at least 30 years, you can be assured that all of our standard geodesic domes are over 98% recyclable. This makes them a valuable resource for all customers aiming to embed sustainable development into their life.