When building an air-supported dome, it is vital to ensure it is precisely constructed to withstand harsh weather and storms. Even with such engineering parameters, maintenance and protection ensures maximum support. Some of the strongest winds can take down even the strongest domes aground.
Hurricanes are unpredictable, and even though most domes damaged by storms can easily be fixed, the costs can be overwhelming. Therefore, it is necessary to include all maintenance measures to keep you prepared for the storm. Today we will take you through ways to protect your dome during a storm and efforts to take in case of an emergency.
Preparing Your Dome for Thunderstorms and Strong Winds
Before doing anything, you must stay constantly updated on the local weather. Consider a trustworthy media that sends harsh weather alerts to your phone or computer. While doing this, consider constant inspection and maintenance to identify any weak points. Once everything is set, these steps might help you protect your dome from damage.
Read your Owner’s Manual
The owner’s manual that comes with the air-supported dome includes the desired pressure settings for various occasions. Take time to understand the pressure settings for possible wind gusts within your locality.
Set the Dome’s Temperature
Once you read the pressure setting, adjust the pressure of the observatory dome until the storm settles. Keeping the pressure up after the storm may put too much stress on the dome, risking further damage.
Perform Standby Tests
Before the storm arrives, perform a standby test to confirm that your backup systems function correctly. This step helps you stay covered in case of any outages in your neighborhood. This is also the time to lower any light stands surrounding the dome’s perimeter.
Remove any Objects In the Dome’s Way
If the dome has any objects that may puncture the membrane, you need to move them. Stronger winds may cause the dome to sway, and anything near the membrane could cause further damage.
What about Dome Emergencies?
Unfortunately, you cannot foresee extreme weather, and some events may catch you off-guard. In such situations, you should act fast to restore normalcy. If you notice your dome is deflated, damaged, or susceptible to damage, there are steps to put things in order. Waiting longer would expose your air-supported observatory dome to more significant damage.
In case of an emergency, this is what you must do;
Evacuate
Before or after the storm, ensure no one is inside the dome or its surroundings. If someone got hurt within the dome, call for emergency evacuation from professionals.
Call Your Dome Company
You need to contact your observatory dome installation company for assistance during emergencies. The expert dome service technicians will likely respond professionally to help you before things get out of hand.
Minimized Damage
When you call your dome service technician, help them understand the issue so they can guide you in fixing the problem. Before the service team arrives for major repairs, you will be instructed on how to perform temporary stop-gap measures. To this point, you already know the steps you should take to keep your dome in good condition. You also understand what to do before a storm and what you need to do if you notice any signs of damage. This period can be very stressful hence the need to work with experts throughout to restore the original structure of your dorm.
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