Glasshouses and dome buildings for you and your plants

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1 Glasshouses and dome buildings for you and your plants

2 Enjoy your garden more with a contemporary glasshouse Make your garden really stand out, create your own tranquil space for outdoor living and give your plants the ideal growing environment. Based on revolutionary design principles, our innovative and elegant glasshouses offer you something unique. They are the perfect place for relaxation and harmony where you feel like you have stepped into another world, away from the pressures of life. For over twenty years we have pioneered the development and evolution of high quality glass and aluminium geodesic domes. Our domes are strong, ecofriendly, low maintenance and typically require no planning permission. Plus, they are designed and manufactured from the same site in the UK. So take a closer look and be inspired by how your garden can be transformed. I opted for a Solardome glasshouse as a garden room because it s the best. No other manufacturer can match the quality and design perfection. Buckminster Fuller, the pioneer of geodesic domes, would have approved. Mrs Jude, Oxfordshire - Owner of a SOLARDOME Haven 02

3 Proudly designed and manufactured in the UK.

4 Create a stunning focal point in your garden A Solardome glasshouse lets you enjoy the best of both worlds - the ultimate growing space for your plants, and a contemporary outdoor room for stylish entertaining or simply relaxing in. Create that WOW factor Practical, beautiful and British engineered, our geodesic glass domes create an elegant retreat, an eye-catching centre piece, or an ultra-modern indoor growing space. Make the most of your space The height and shape, with no internal supports, gives you maximum space to design a room around you. Bring the outside inside The unobtrusive frame lets you enjoy 360 degree views of your garden while enjoying the warm, light and airy space the dome provides. Transform your home Our lightweight domes need minimal foundations and will transform decking, patios, courtyards or even rooftops. Ideal for gardeners Our domes give maximum solar gain and excellent ventilation which provides the perfect environment for your vegetables to grow and exotic plants to flourish. Weather protection Built to withstand whatever the weather brings, your dome will protect your plants and allow you to enjoy your garden safe in the knowledge it will withstand high wind and snow conditions. Maximise your space Combine the best growing environment while simultaneously using it as an outdoor room for relaxing or entertaining into the cool evenings. Choose the best spot Our domes are freestanding and generally do not require planning permission. Attach a dome to your house, or position it to capture the most of the sun or the best views, the choice is yours. 04

5 It fits perfectly with our landscaped gardens - it s our very own Eden Project. Alex and Cheryl, The New Forest, Hampshire Benefits of a Solardome geodesic dome Energy efficient: maximises solar gain all year round, making it more efficient to heat. Base vents draw in cold air, top window vents efficiently extract hot air High strength structure: lasts for decades, standing up to wind, rain and snow. Excellent airflow: clever ventilation means a more regulated temperature. Low lifetime costs: low maintenance with no chance of rust. Lightweight and aerodynamic: Ideal for sitting on rooftops and exposed sites. 05

6 Outdoor living room The essential living space for dining, relaxing and entertaining. A Solardome glasshouse creates a unique freestanding conservatory which is attractive, well ventilated, wind proof and provides 360 views of your garden. Relaxing sun room Use it as a great haven for relaxing on a sun-lounger with a book or eating alfresco while enjoying the winter sun out of the wind. It provides a multipurpose living space for the whole family to enjoy for years to come. Dining and entertaining Beat the inconvenience of unexpected summer rain which comes just as you are about to have a BBQ, dine in the dome and enjoy being dry outdoors, or have a party with the guarantee that the rain will not spoil your fun. Our dome is giving us great pleasure and we love the look of it in our garden We use it a lot as our garden restaurant, to relax, to enjoy our garden and the views around us. John and Angela Harris, Monmouthshire - Owners of a SOLARDOME Haven (4.5m) 06

7 Spa and plunge pool cover Relax, stargaze and enjoy your spa all year round. A Solardome glasshouse provides the perfect cover for your plunge pool or spa. Whenever the sun shines, your beautiful dome will heat up naturally providing you with a comfortable environment to enjoy your spa all year round. Plunge pool cover Covering your plunge pool with a glass dome will reduce heating costs and protect it from falling debris, helping to keep your pool cleaner for longer. Some customers choose interesting shaped pools, such as round or kidney shaped, where the extra space can be used for relaxing in the sun. Spa/hot tub cover A Solardome spa cover protects you from the most extreme weather conditions, enabling you to enjoy your spa whenever you want and still feel like you are relaxing outdoors. Thanks to the unobtrusive frame, in addition to protecting you from the wind and rain, you get to enjoy your spa and stargaze. The domes provide a natural, warm, light and airy environment where you can even grow tropical plants and enjoy that holiday experience every day. Relaxing in our hot tub without the buffeting of the elements adds to the magic. Mr Cowan, Hampshire - Owner of a SOLARDOME Retreat (6m) 07

8 Greenhouse or tropical dome The ultimate glasshouse for passionate gardeners. A Solardome glasshouse enables you to grow a range of exotic wonders you never thought possible in our unpredictable climate. They also create an excellent greenhouse environment for you to experiment with modern growing techniques such as aquaponics, hydroponics and vertical growing. Growing vegetables A Solardome glasshouse provides an environment in which vegetables grow strong and healthy, non-native plants flourish and citrus fruits thrive. To maximise the potential growing space we offer free-standing (one or two tier) aluminium staging units and wooden planters which fit the circumference of each model. Exotic gardening If you dream of a tropical Eden in your garden, why not use your dome to grow beautiful cannas, bird of paradise plants or exotic fruit trees like mangoes, passion fruits or avocados? Or if you prefer to feel like you have stepped into a Mediterranean retreat you can cultivate olives, agaves, yuccas, palms and jasmines. Whatever you choose to grow, all of your plants will thrive in a Solardome glasshouse. My dome has exceeded my expectations. As a glasshouse it provides excellent growing conditions for plants, yet is spacious enough to enjoy as a sun room too. Jim Stockwell, Haywards Heath, West Sussex - Owner of a SOLARDOME Retreat (6m) 08

9 Outdoor living range A range of domes to deliver your garden design vision. There are five domes in our Solardome outdoor living range, suitable for any garden size and use. All are designed and built to withstand the unpredictability of climate change. Due to the natural strength and aerodynamics of the geodesic design, they remain robust and comfortable even in extreme weather conditions. Materials Built with mill finished aluminum and single glazed 4mm toughened glass, they come with base level ventilation, mechanical window winder units and a secure inward opening conservatory-style door. Silicone sealant and UV stable plastic glazing strips provide a weather-tight seal. Options All domes come with a white (external) and silver (internal) finish as standard and can be power coated in green, grey or brown if desired. The glass panels can be swapped for other 4mm panels to suit your intended use. If you are considering a self-build project and wish to incorporate a dome into your design, we can also provide bespoke domes - see page 17 for details. The glasshouse range SOLARDOME POD SOLARDOME Haven SOLARDOME Retreat SOLARDOME Sanctuary SOLARDOME Paradise 09

10 SOLARDOME Pod Our smallest dome is a practical and spacious greenhouse, and is also a wonderful space to relax in after an afternoon s gardening. Specification Max. diameter 3.62m / Dome height 2.22m / 7 04 Volume 15m 3 / 530ft 3 Internal area of base 8.83m 2 / 95ft 2 We re so pleased with our new Pod. The atmosphere inside is always pleasant even in the worst weather. Mr & Mrs Jones, Frinton-on-sea, Essex - Owners of a SOLARDOME Pod (3.5m) 10

11 SOLARDOME Haven A lovely conservatory-sized room and deceptively large inside, the Haven is often used as a garden sitting or dining room or to cover a spa pool. Specification Max. diameter 4.61m / 15 1 Dome height 3.05m / Volume 34m 3 / 1200ft 3 Internal area of base 14.93m 2 / 161ft 2 When friends and family come they re hugely impressed by what they see. They re also aware of the enjoyment it s giving us. We find the reaction just overwhelmingly positive. Andrew Cubie, Argyll, Scotland - Owner of a SOLARDOME Haven (4.5m) 11

12 SOLARDOME Retreat The Retreat s large space makes it ideal for a combination of uses such as a cover for a plunge or spa pool, to grow a variety of plants and as an outdoor dining room. Specification Max. diameter 6.27m / Dome height 3.47m / Volume 69m 3 / 2437ft 3 Internal area of base 28.56m 2 / 307ft 2 We were impressed with the quality of the build and the space it gave. Having a garden that is quite exposed and often windy, the strength of the structure as well as the superior light levels of the dome really appealed. Mr & Mrs Fall, West Sussex - Owners of a SOLARDOME Retreat (6m) 12

13 SOLARDOME Sanctuary The Sanctuary is a tall dome with enough height for mature citrus trees and palms making it perfect for cultivating a Mediterranean oasis or to host garden parties. Specification Max. diameter 8.12m / Dome height 3.90m / Volume 125m 3 / 4414ft 3 Internal area of base 48.77m 2 / 525ft 2 My SOLARDOME Sanctuary has proved to be a world in itself. If the rest of the garden was abandoned, the dome would provide gardening and leisure enough on its own. Carol Nixon, Wales - Owner of a SOLARDOME Sanctuary (8m) 13

14 SOLARDOME Paradise The Paradise makes a stunning orangery, palm house, pool cover or a room for hosting dinner parties or functions for up to 50 people. Specification Max. diameter 10.14m / Dome height 5.20m / Volume 272m 3 / 9606ft 3 Internal area of base 77.04m 2 / 829ft 2 The dome ensures natural daylight and warmth all year around, creating a unique restorative environment even on the coldest of days. You could imagine yourself in a tropical paradise. Cheryl Lynch, Hilton Court Gardens, Wales - Owner of a SOLARDOME Paradise (10m) 14

15 Designed for you Customised living spaces and a range of accessories to complement your unique glasshouse. Customised domes The diameter or height of your dome can be customised to suit your needs (between 3-10 metres diameter). It is also possible to link domes together, attach a dome to your house, or have a geodesic skylight to light up a room or courtyard. All of our outdoor living range of domes are single glazed and designed to be free standing garden buildings. Accessories Colour options grey, cocoa brown or grass green other colours are available on request Additional doors, double doors and windows UV film for shading Aluminium or wooden one and two tier staging units Wooden seats and planters Integrated base with metal frame and wooden sub-floor ECO features solar panels to operate rain water harvesting, irrigation system, LED lighting and automated vents 15

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17 SOLARDOME PRO For your own grand design Do you dream of creating a novel eco friendly home, a free-standing insulated office, or double-glazed pool cover? The SOLARDOME PRO architectural system can help make your grand design a reality. Our exclusive PRO system can accommodate your design ambition. From 7.2m to 25m in diameter, if you want the best, then a PRO dome will deliver a perfect, unique and elegant self-build structure. Flexible cladding options such as double glazing and insulated panels mean that you can create a dome that is a unique, yet functional, extension of your home. Use it all year round, control the temperature, benefit from its energy efficiency and enjoy the all-round view. We will design and build your dome with your individual application in mind. So whether you want an outdoor building for eating, drinking, entertaining and relaxing, a vast micro-climate to help create a self-sustainable way of life, or something completely different, SOLARDOME PRO has it covered. To discover more or request a SOLARDOME PRO brochure call us now on The end result is breath-taking. It feels better than we could have ever imagined. Benjamin & Ingrid Hjertefolger, Owners of the Nature House, Northern Norway (15m PRO) 17

18 Next steps Here s how we ll help you get your project off the ground FREE no obligation site visit (UK only) so you can have a look at the options and see examples of what s possible. We ll also measure up and check your proposed dome s location for you. FREE digital visualisation service so you can see what your chosen dome will look like in your garden. FREE 2D CAD design service for bespoke projects so it s easier to share your vision with planning authorities. FREE base specifications, technical documents and guidance so you ve all the supporting material you need. Why work with us? We are an ethical UK family business with staff committed to giving you the very best customer service and aftercare. You can rely on us for the most advanced geodesic dome technology, thanks to experience stretching back to We have an excellent record of creating customised domes for a diverse range of educational, commercial and domestic projects worldwide. You can rest assured that we only use the highest quality materials from UK suppliers. Your dome can be ready in as little as 8-10 weeks. For your peace of mind we give you a 10- year materials and structural guarantee, as well as a 1-year installation guarantee.* What do I need to consider to install a dome? Your Solardome glasshouse generally will not require planning permission and can be installed by you using our comprehensive assembly instructions, or by our experienced team which then includes our one year installation guarantee. The domes do not require deep foundations just a level, hard base such as paving slabs, concrete, decking, or block brickwork. Step inside a dome. Don t forget, you can see a selection of domes at our Southampton showroom, or visit one near you. Call us now to arrange a free site visit or quotation. * conditions apply 18

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20 CELEBRATING YEARS SOLARDOME INDUSTRIES For the space and strength of the structure I thought it was very favourable price-wise. But not only that, I thought it was a wonderful piece of architecture too. Dr Ross, Blanefield, Scotland - Owner of a SOLARDOME Haven During the dome s first winter it withstood a hurricane with no damage. Dr Charlier, Isle of Mull - Owner of a SOLARDOME Haven It s a beautiful construction and it s meaningful. Whether you re a mathematician, a modeller, a virologist like me, or someone who s keen on maximising the space and light for gardening, it s ideal. Andrew and Heather Cubie, Argyll, Scotland - Owners of a SOLARDOME Haven /domestic t: +44 (0) e: sales@solardome.co.uk Solardome Industries Limited, Unit 4 Yeoman Industrial Park, Test Lane, Nursling, Hampshire, SO16 9JX, UK. Solardome Industries Limited All rights reserved. This publication is issued to provide outline information only and the company reserves the right to alter without notice the specification, design, or conditions of supply of any product or service. SOLARDOME is the registered trademark of Solardome Industries Limited.