FAQ
FAQ about Aura Dome:
How long does the AURA Dome last?
Polycarbonate is a long-lasting façade UV-resistant material. Service life 25+ years. Depending on your location and the amount of sunlight, transparent monolithic polycarbonate loses up to 1% of its transparency per year.
What weather conditions is the Aura dome resistant to?
Aura Dome is resistant to snow, rain, and wind. Aura Dome's strongest models can withstand the most extreme weather conditions. Aura Dome can be used in all seasons in all climate zones. More information on strength and resilience here SNOW and WIND LOADS
What is the difference between LIGHT, STANDARD, PRO, ULTRA, and EXTREME models?
AURA Dome LIGHT – pavilion with large segments. Withstands minimal snow and wind. It can be used all year round in Southern countries with no snow. Snow resistant up to 0.5 kN, winds up to 31 m/s. Quick to assemble due to having large segments and fewer bolts. Due to the short installing time, it is suitable for short-term events.
AURA Dome STANDARD – pavilion with medium-sized segments. Resistant to snow and wind, it can be used all year round in 90% of countries worldwide. Snow resistant up to 1.6 kN, winds up to 34 m/s. Due to smaller segments and more bolts, assembly takes a third longer than EVENT models. The polycarbonate is thicker than the EVENT models.
AURA Dome strong models PRO, EXTREME, ULTRA – pavilion with smaller and thicker segments. Highly resistant to snow and wind. Vandal-resistant. Technological equipment can be added. Suitable for Northern countries or snowy mountains. Snow is immune from 2.2 kN, and wind from 38 m/s. Assembly takes twice as long as EVENT models due to smaller segments and more and thicker bolts. The polycarbonate plates are wider than in the LIGHT and STANDARD models.
What provides strength for AURA technology domes?
There are 3 factors that ensure the strength of the Aura dome: 1. Panel thickness. The thicker the panels, the larger the load can be withstood.
2. Panel size. The dome is of a rounded shape and the smaller the segments, the larger the load can be withstood.
3. A number of bolts. The more bolts there are, the stronger the structure.
What if heavy snow or a tornado bends the AURA Dome?
You can protect the dome and its contents from strong wind by closing all windows, doors, and any other apertures. During strong winds, doors are best to be locked, so the wind doesn’t break them.
If a hurricane or tornado bent the dome, you can restore the shape by pushing the bent parts into their original position. If there are broken parts, identify them in drawings and order new ones.
How to heat in winter?
We recommend using IR heaters for heating. Other electric heaters are also suitable.
Is it possible to install a chimney?
Chimney can be installed. We manufacture custom stainless-steel parts. But we don't recommend it, because transparent polycarbonate can get covered with a gray-green film over time. Wood-burning stoves do not have temperature regulation, so there is a risk that the polycarbonate may soften and deform when overheated.
How to cool in a hot summer?
Use fans, air mixers, and air conditioners. We recommend that you search for a supplier of this device in your local market. Local suppliers will provide you with faster warranty and post-warranty service.
How to fasten the Aura dome to the terrace or foundation?
Aura Dome is one of the lightest structures. The Aura Dome must be fixed to the foundation or terrace so that it can be pushed or carried away by grasshoppers. The door frame must be screwed firmly, otherwise, the door may jam.
When installing to an existing wooden terrace, the wooden screw is used.
When installing an existing concrete foundation, anchors are used.
When it is not possible to attach to the existing floor (which often happens in the rooftop terrace version), ballasts must be used. A heavy terrace can be used as ballast. Our Quick-install Modular terrace is perfect for use as ballast.