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      upwinger Major Contributor last edited by

      Does the weight of the wet polyclothe cause problems when you apply it to the top inside? Or does it stick upside down no problem ?

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        Ignacio- DHOME Workshop Instructor Major Contributor Dome Builder @upwinger last edited by

        @upwinger should stick. Try using a thicker mix and possibly even use nails to tack into ceiling. Use short pieces and lap accordingly also if necessary...

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          Homer last edited by

          hi upwinger and ignacio-DHOME, just wanna if this polycloth is the same cloth use for waterproofing? may i know what brand are you using?

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            upwinger Major Contributor @Homer last edited by upwinger

            @Homer... I haven't bought any clothe yet... I'm not there yet. I'm still in the early R & D phase! I was thinking ahead of potential challenges and hanging cloth upside down was one of the potential challenges I can see happening. Building really big domes could probably use a scissor lift to make finishing the interior a lot safer/easier. I mean a 30' dome would put you 15' up, on a ladder stretching wet clothe out on the ceiling upside down sounds like a challenge to me!!

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              Homer @upwinger last edited by

              @upwinger hi good day, it seems your is big compare to mine, ill be experimenting on a 10' dome as a start, same with you i am also on a R&D period, good luck for both of us.

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                Ignacio- DHOME Workshop Instructor Major Contributor Dome Builder @upwinger last edited by

                @upwinger buy the fiberglass fabric found at Home Depot. It is easier t apply because the weave is larger and so it's easier to stick on.

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                  upwinger Major Contributor @Ignacio- DHOME last edited by

                  @Ignacio-DHOME Is there a difference of final strength using fiber glass mesh compared to roofing clothe? I also looked at basalt mesh, which is much more expensive.

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                    Ignacio- DHOME Workshop Instructor Major Contributor Dome Builder @upwinger last edited by Ignacio- DHOME

                    @upwinger yes. Glass is much stronger.

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