The Basic EconOdome frame kit.
The Basic frame kit includes 2x6 precut blocking within each triangle.
The Basic frame kit also includes
pre-assembled 2x6 trapezoids at the lower perimeter.
The Basic frame kit is designed to have sheetrock installed
after the dome is enclosed and waterproofed.
You may use fiberglass batt insulation or
site installed blow-in insulation that hardens after being sprayed.
The Basic frame kit is designed for those people who
wish to have the smooth sculpted look of sheetrock on the interior.

The EconOdome T-Beam frame kit
is made by first attaching two boards together lengthwise.
This straightens both boards and makes a strong laminated T-Beam.
Then the T-Beam struts are cut and drilled at the ends.
We round the edges on interior facing 2x4 trim and carefully sand all the trim.
The T-Beam frame kit is designed for those people who
wish to add a creative triangle pattern and a woodsy look to the interior
The T-Beam frame kit is also designed to eliminate up-side-down ceiling work.
The interior face of the triangular panels may be finished with
sheetrock, paneling, wood boards, acoustical material, or upholstry.
The exposed 2x4 interior trim supports panels layed in place from above
just before the exterior facing panels
are attached to the outside of the EconOdome framework.
The interior facing 2x4 trim on the T-Beam forms a ledge to support interior panels.
The T-Beam trim starts just above the loft floor level.
With both Kit types, the lower perimeter walls, around the doors and windows,
will be sheetrocked after the dome is enclosed and the wall insulation is installed .

This is a photo of a 38.5 foot diameter EconOdome T-Beam frame kit.
Pre-assembled trapezoids and riser walls include framed door and window openings.
All struts at the loft level have routered and sanded 2x4 interior trim pre-attached.
You are encouraged to discuss frame kit types and design options.
Phone --217-521-9294.

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Connecting hardware is included with all type frame kits:
High tech stainless steel screws and stainless steel metal straps.
All structural components are predrilled for connecting screws.
Our Basic and T-Beam frame kits are
manufactured from #1 kiln dried 2x4 Southern Pine lumber.
We offer pre-cut exterior panel kits that can include
more insulation (R-Value) if required by building codes.

Our pre-cut interior triangles panel kit is designed for our T-Beam frame kit only.
The interior panel kit consists of three inch thick rigid insulation
laminated to 1/2 inch thick gypsum wallboard.
The total R value for the T-Beam insulated panel assembly is aproximately R-43.
If you desire a more highly insulated dome home,
we can furnish you with pre-cut exterior triangle panels made with thicker insulation.
Shown below are photos of a 2x6 Basic 30' EconOdome frame kit.

 
A, B, C1 and C2 struts--tweaker above left                  Skylight frames and typical  trapezoid

Corner posts, blocking, and connectors                     D1, D2, E, and F struts

Exterior insulated triangle panels with 3" R-20  insulation laminated to DensDeck Prime Roof Guard.

2x6 perimeter walls with bracing are joined with ripped to fit 4x6 corner posts.
The ten perimeter walls are identical in width and may be different heights
depending upon the dome design, however, the internal 45 degree bracing
and the solid 4x4 or 4x6 ripped to fit corner posts make the building very strong.

The exterior of the dome roof can also be covered
with either conventional shingles or with large lapping TPO shingles.

TPO shingles are attached to the exterior panels
at the factory with contact adhesive.
The overlaps are securely bonded between the laps
by heat welding with a heat gun & small roller.

EconOdome Home Building Kits
by Faze Change Produx
1331 CR 1470E Sullivan, IL 61951
Phone 1-217-521-9294
Website: www.econodome.com
email: wil@econodome.com