Engineering
Wind & Snow: What to Request from a Dome Supplier
Wind and snow are not single universal product ratings. This page explains how Domevora reviews wind and snow for a project, what data the buyer should send, and what documents the supplier should provide.
The honest answer
Wind and snow are project questions, not sticker values.
Wind and snow suitability are reviewed for the selected model, openings, anchoring and foundation. A supplier reference rating is not a site approval. Use local design wind and snow requirements to specify the evidence needed for your project.
Provide site design wind speed / pressure and local code requirements for engineering review. The final foundation and local code compliance are confirmed by the project’s local engineer.
Site intake
What to send for a wind & snow review.
Location basics
City / country, altitude and terrain type (open field, forest edge, urban, hilltop).
Design data (if known)
Design wind speed or basic wind pressure, snow load, and the local code reference (e.g. ASCE 7, Eurocode, GB 50009).
Exposure
Coastal or salt-air exposure, prevailing wind direction, and any local wind-funnelling conditions.
Site works
Planned foundation type, anchoring method and who designs the base locally.
Supplier checklist
What a dome supplier should provide for wind & snow.
| Item | What Domevora provides |
|---|---|
| Model dimensions and geometry | Available for all 11 models (product datasheet) |
| Material data | Solid polycarbonate sheet properties (TDS) |
| Structural calculations | On request, for the stated model, anchoring and site conditions |
| Anchoring interface | Base profile details and recommended anchoring approach |
| Foundation requirements | Base dimensions provided; local design by local professionals |
| Limitations | Stated in the quotation and purchase agreement |
A material standard (e.g. EN 16153 for multi-skin sheets) is not a structural wind or snow certification for an installed building. Confirm which documents apply to your jurisdiction with the local engineer.
Questions buyers ask us
Can your dome handle high wind?
Send the site location, local design wind speed and code requirements, exposure, selected model and proposed base. Request calculations or test information applicable to that configuration before confirming the foundation and anchor design.
What about snow load?
Snow load is reviewed as a site question: model, anchoring and foundation matched to the documented local conditions. Provide the local snow load or code reference for a project-specific review.
Do you provide structural calculations for permits?
Structural calculations are provided on request for the stated model, anchoring and site conditions. Local engineering review and local code compliance are confirmed by the project’s local engineer.
Is EN 16153 a wind or snow certification?
No. EN 16153 is a material standard for multi-skin light-transmitting sheets. It is a material property reference, not a structural wind or snow certification for an installed structure.
Send your site and known design data.
We will review the model, anchoring and configuration against your conditions — and tell you exactly what the local engineer must confirm.