What is everyone's practical experience with NexDome in high winds? The 7 small L-brackets seem like a minimalist approach to assuring stability in high (>50 mph [>80 kph]). Thanks for any responses.
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Edited:Â Aug 26, 2020
Stability of NexDome in high winds
Stability of NexDome in high winds
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Thank you, Steve. Very helpful. What do you mean by "using steel cable around the dome sunk into large concrete anchors?" Do you mean guy wires (cables) from the NexDome to a secure ground anchor?
When you use a D-Ring and J-Hook, I guess you must be using some kind of elastic cord between the two.
Again, thanks!!!
The L brackets do seem lightweight, however I installed mine with 2 3/4" concrete lag screws into the concrete pad. We don't get 50mph winds so you might need bigger brackets. If you have room you might try using steel cable around the dome sunk into large concrete anchors in addition to the L brackets.
I can tell you from experience that the dome/shutter will fly off in high winds. The two rubber straps supplied with the dome, in MHO, aren't reliable. There are other posts where I've seen folks adding D-rings on the walls (attached to the center bolt on the aluminum uprights) and J hooks on the dome itself (like the ones supplied with the NexDome) to secure the dome to the walls.
Hope this helps.
Steven