The Wizard will now prepare a list of required materials and construction specifications for the configuration you have selected. These are based on the manufacturer's recommended installation practices. IMPORTANT: Other methods of installation may result in a requirement for more or less material. Please refer to the Installation Instructions available on this website.

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DOME APPLICATION

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Date: Tue Aug 22 18:35:59 EDT 2017

INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

Installation Instructions

• Dome Installation Instructions
• Dome Installation Video (8 Spoke)
• Dome Installation Video (16 Spoke)
• Dome Installation Video (32 Spoke)

MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Dome Specifications

• Ceiling Opening Diameter: feet
• Dome height at center: inches
• Finish for Dome:
• Extra Material to be supplied: %

Ordering Information

Material Items:

• Curved tee product specification:
• Quantity of curved tees to order: pcs or ft.
• Quantity of USG Main Tee Splice Clips (DGSP-180) to order:
• Number of USG Dome Hubs (DGHUB) required:

Labor Items:

• Number of 12 ga hanger wire drops required: drops
• Finish for Dome:
• Finished surface area of Dome: sq. feet

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

Table 1.1 Hanger Wire Lengths and Locations

(step 3 of the Dome Installation Instructions)

Hanger Wire Hanger Location Dimension “B” * Along Floor Grid (Face) Elevation Dimension “E”** Number of Wires
* Dimension "B": Distance from center of dome measured along floor. ** Dimension "E": Height relative to dome perimeter.

Table 1.2 Field Cut Spoke Lengths

(step 4 & 6 of the Dome Installation Instructions)

Spoke Quantity Arc Length Dimension "D"

General Dimensions

Arc length of perimeter cross tee on Dome Ends is ft. in. ( in.) Additional cross tees are required every 16 inches along the spokes.

(see step 8 of the Dome Installation Instructions)