Had ours now for two years through wind, rain and snow. They are absolutely brilliant. If you live in a windy area as we do, they are a godsend on a windy sunny day. Totally windproof and waterproof.
Occasionally but during the period November to March it doesn’t get much use and yes there is a lot of condensation. But the only effect would be on any fabrics left inside. Once a year, usually a warm day in May we jet wash outside and give the inside a good clean.
Hi there we have had our pod around 18 months ago it’s the m one. We absolutely love it. I know it’s expensive but is it? Compared to a summerhouse then no it isn’t. We had 3 windows so helps when hot. We have a dyson for when it’s either hot or cold. Seen comments about the rain but as mentioned if it’s put together and panels are overlapping I cannot see how that happens. We sitting in ours now. No rain gets in. Jet washed over a few weeks ago so nice and clean. It’s so contemporary and everyone comments about it. We have artificial grass down but meat consider the floor that is an optional extra. Think we may change the folding door to the retro fit port door. We have a projector that projects stars on to the surface. It’s so good to sit outside in all weathers. Any questions just ask.
Thanks for posting this. Look forward to seeing you summer video. We live in Canada on Lake Ontario so we get winds and snow. This is on my bucket list and it I buy one will use your site so you get the credit.
Thank you Colleen, what an amazing place to live! I'll be posting a new video soon focusing on the wind, following some big storms we experienced in the UK recently. Suffice to say, provided you build it according to Hypedome instructions, you'll be fine.
Smart video! Very well done! 👏👏👏 Much appreciated! I am definitely wanting one for West Coast of Ireland! Mighty westerly winds in here! If the bubble takes wings, it is good to know that you are able to catch it when it arrives to Scotland 😅🤣
I could advise that they get pretty hot in the summer ... Mine got upto 40c. So have just been looking at putting a shade sail up outside to shade some of the midday sun.. and testing some opaque window film which simply sticks on the inside to reduce the sun glare...
You cant expect anything else from a single skinned dome with limited ventilation. My dome never got above 70F in the recent one day "heatwave" :)BTW, your dome isnt a class 2 icosa, its a class 1. The one in this video is a class 2.
Hi Chris. I washed my hype dome for the first time with the pressure washer this past weekend. Worked like a charm. I dint have any "Green Stuff". Mostly yellow pollen and dirt. You have to be very systematic when cleaning. Lol I'm not that. Thanks again for the tips. My helper is 5foot 8 inches with long arms. So that helped for sure
Hi Pat I expect to order this dome in the next few weeks. Still thinking over the steps and am now wondering how hard it is to get the final top pieces on when the dome is 8 feet high
@@great-garden-watch you will need a ladder for sure. If you have someone helping who is tall and has long arms that helps. We are in western Canada . It has gotten hot in the dome during the day. But at night it cools down just nicely. It will be even better in the fall, winter and spring.
@@path925 thank you so much Pat! I’m in New Jersey and likely have more extreme weather than you have but am already thinking about how to get through the summers. Will likely try a little greenhouse heater for small family gatherings in cold weather. Looking forward to that!!
Love the idea that’s for sure, but for the Aussie summers in the Outback I would need something that is tinted as the temps can get very very hot out here
It looks amazing! Great video thank you. We recieved ours today in Glasgow. We've put up 2 levels so far. Will complete tomorrow. I love your panel flooring. Please could you send me the link if possible. Thanks so much X
Hi Annabel, thanks! We bought the tiles from here www.vidaxl.co.uk/e/8718475927594/decking-tiles-30-x-30-cm-acacia-set-of-30 but do shop around as you can often find cheaper deals. Hope the build goes well tomorrow!
@@annabeloakley736 good morning from western Canada. We did our Hype dome over 3 days. But we are loving it. I'm having a heat issue with the summer. 37c or hotter in there. I'm thinking of getting a window to create a cross breeze. I do have the sun sail. Loving that. And I use yard umbrella too. Any one else having this issue?
Hi, this is a beautiful video, no one never does the analysis one year later so as not to show the defects of their idea. however, it is a great construction method for this size. I'm thinking of building a similar one, can I ask you the thickness of the polycarbonate?
Hi, thanks for your comments. The panels are about 4mm thick and very sturdy yet flexible enough to bend and form the dome shape - good luck with your build!
Loving the dome, I bult my own V2 geodome using a hub kit ... its good, having lasted 3 winters, but I want something a little more professional looking ... I think I will have to give the hypedome serious thought
Hi, great video! I just wondered, how is it in terms of sound insulation? Say if you were playing loudish music inside, what’s the effect from outside with the doors closed?
Hi Pat, wow that's another level cold and not something I've got any experience of. I believe there are temperature limits of polycarbonate (what the dome is made from) but I'm not an expert. I'd suggest messaging the team at Hypedome for their opinion, they're very helpful. Good luck!
@@path925 Hi Pat, yes we used a screwdriver bit in my drill to help tighten the nuts and bolts more quickly. We also had to drill a couple of extra holes in the door frame - I doubt you will be need to do that now, ours was an early model!
@@chrisdevereux thanks Chris. I'm meeting with hype dome for a tour/sale pitch tomorrow. It's the cost. It's a lot of money. Are you still enjoying yours? Sorry to disturb your evening.
@@path925 It is a lot of money, but the enjoyment and time we spend in it are worth it in my opinion. We use it almost daily and regularly have neighbours and friends for drinks where we sit in the dome into the evening when it would otherwise be too cold/windy to sit outside. Mention my video to the Hypedome guys tomorrow, you never know they might do you a deal 😉
Any chance you could show us how sound proof it is? I want to use one as an office. I am hoping if I put two of these next to eachother (one person in each) that we wouldn't really hear each other. What do you think?
Sounds like you are looking for “The cone of silence” that Maxwell Smart used on Get Smart. I would also like to know how much sound proofing or dampening these are.
Hi Chris we have ordered the hypedome today with 3 windows and lighting kit. Wondered how you get the planters to fix to the base or are they wedged? Seen the asteera flower pots stainless steel at £115 each and was thinking about 4 but not sure if they would be suitable. Any advice please would be most helpful. Regards Paul
Great video！I am always interested in this zipper door. How do it fixed to the door frame on both sides? double-sided tape or screw, the double-sided tape, will it fall off after a long time?
Hi, it became clear that there are 2 different sizes that were produced, they will either be 3mm or 4mm. Amazon links are in the description of my first Hypedome video.
Love our dome too!! Interested in your idea about decking tiles. Our dome is on a decking base but we still get water ingress at 2/3 points. I see that Hypedome now do a plywood flooring pack to retrofit .. but it seems expensive. I am interested in your idea … but where does the water ingress go ? Pools under your tiles? I would be interested in your thoughts. Thank you for your thoughtful presentations
Hi Julie, with the decking tiles we have, any water just runs underneath them, so your feet stay dry but we've found we get a few bugs living under the tiles! I like the look of the Hypedome deck base but not sure how it would fit to onto our (rather lumpy) sandstone patio and as it comes with a "ground membrane" I'm guessing they also had to deal with the bugs. If I was building again, I might have put down a foam base first on which to stand the dome, which would have sealed up all the little gaps around the bottom.
@@julimt7 I think the water would just run under the membrane and I'd be worried it would never dry out which could cause rot problems. It might help with the spiders if you could find a way to attach it to the inside of the dome around the edges. To be honest, it's not been so much of a problem for us, so I've not tried it! Maybe the subject of another video :)
Chris Devereux Yes please!!! Lots of tweaks for people to share! I’ve just ordered a sample tile … and will think about our situation some more. Thanks again
Interesting question...Not that I've noticed, there's maybe a bit of echo in an empty dome but not once you add some furniture. The most interesting feature is when playing music from a speaker placed near to the outside of the dome, the sound seems to come from all angles. It creates quite a cool surround sound effect!
It looks very cozy! What size dome is it you have? I see that they are being sold in three sizes: Mini, S and M, but it's a bit difficult to see from the pictures on the web page how spacious they are.
@@chrisdevereux By the way, can I ask you if you are happy with the size? If you would have bought it today, would you buy the same size or a different one?
@@kristoferkrus Yes very happy. It fits the space we have and is not so big that it makes it too difficult to build or keep clean. Obviously if you want to hold big dinner parties etc, then the bigger the better 😉
I just had a brainwave!..why not just dig a thin shallow trench all around the outside to stop the rain coming in at the bottom?..would save all that hassle with tiles? - :)
I've been through about 3 in the last 10 years, different models. The one in the video broke so I'm currently using the Ecowitt WS68 which seems reliable so far and is modular if you want to add other sensors - I like it!
Finally someone with worse weather than I have in New Jersey, US (so sorry). I am afraid of wind and this structure seems better than any polycarbonate greenhouses because of the shape. What size do you have? And how does the door with zipper perform? I will use your link as i will likely order. Oh i see you have the S size which is what I will buy, but how about the door? Any issues? Thank you!
Hi, the one you see in the video is the 'S' (although when we got ours there was no other option!). No issues with the wind, we placed the door facing our house and away from the prevailing wind - the door is pretty strong, and I couldn't think of another solution other than a zipper but it's sometimes a pain when you have your hands full! Thanks for your support and comments!
@@chrisdevereux thank you! Either you and your partner are exceptionally tall, or the final top panels are not too difficult to assemble. …i just watched your assembly video and your ladders don’t seem super tall.
Cheers Chris..iam in to mines..hyperdome s size.3.6meters Is working out at 2700 euros And I was all so looking at geoDomeX.the same size 3.5 metres for 1800 euro..its all so very popular
Hi. I love your dome and what you have done with it. I have recently bought one. I just wondered whether you have any major issues with condensation in the winter? I seem to be getting lots of drips on my furniture to the point where I have had to cover them with plastic sheeting at the moment.
Hey Brian, yeah we get them all and the spiders love the folds of our soft chairs, you do have to evict them and clean if you've not used it for a while. I put this down to not having a proper seal around the bottom edge of the dome and also building it on paving stones. If I were to do it again, I'd build it on top of some kind of foam mat base. Still not sure how I'd stop the occasional frog coming under the door though!
Hi Chris, Love the Video and have actually purchased a Hypedome but have not put up yet, so this video will definitely help. A question I have, is did you make the long anchoring plates under your planters or did you purchase them from somewhere?
Thanks for the kind comments! We got the long anchoring plates from Hypedome themselves. I mentioned to them that we were installing on a patio and they were able to supply them. They are essentially the same as the ones for anchoring on a wooden deck except that they protrude outside of the dome and have longer "feet". Hope that helps, good luck with the build!
Hi, thanks for the great videos. I noticed in one of your comments you said if you could build the dome again, you would put it on a foam base. Do you mean just around the perimeter or the entire floor? thanks.
Thanks! I think I would have it across the entire floor because it would have helped level the small lumps and bumps in my patio stones and also stopped any water/insects.
@@chrisdevereux Thanks Chris! One last and slightly odd question if i may, The panels are have a UV coating, do you find that provides good sun protection for you while sitting in the dome? I live in New Zealand and the sun is really intense so I'm a little concerned.
Hi bud just bought 1 today get del 7th Nov.. was wondering plus idea for you haha . Would you be able to use window tint like you use on cars . What heater do you use if any .. cheers
We use a normal electric fan heater, powered by an outdoor socket, it heats it up pretty quickly. Nice idea about the tints, I can't think of a reason why you couldn't apply them to the panels before assembling the dome, although you'd have to be careful not to cover the screw holes where the panels join together. It would certainly give it a nice look, although might not feel like you're outside/inside any more and that's one of the big draws for me.
@@chrisdevereux hi cheers for reply . Yes just we get sun really strong in garden think be nice just to put them from 1 side .if needed.. won't no till all set up .. so what your thoughts on the quality I think it lot money but till I get it won't no if its good value.. thanks again
@@brianswanson4921 You could also look at the shade sail that Hypedome sell, I'll be making a video about it when the weather warms up again - it should be easier to put up/take down than permanent tints. It is a lot of money, but we use it a lot and will continue to get a lot of value out of it over the years.
It does block sound a little, but I wouldn't expect double glazing levels of quiet! It does seem to keep sound inside quite well (maybe the shape helps) so if you had some music playing inside, it would do a good job of drowning out the busy street.
I am disappointed with this dome , as a lot of rain is getting in and am currently pumping water out It's become a pound. I followed the instructions and am now frustrated. Any advice - rain seems to becoming in from the top and sides I beleive.
If the panels are all overlapping correctly I don’t see how water can run in. Even in wind blown rain conditions ours is dry inside except for a little around the base.
@@chrisdevereux Chris. I understand your dome is an Hypedome. The policarbonate covering is so much better than the plastic covering. Can you recommend a good supplier for one? Regards David
Watch out for a new video in a couple of weeks that shows the door. The floor panels are from vidaxl but if you Google for decking tiles, you'll find many suppliers of the same product.
Those ufo-like building is POLISH and on the polish side of the border. True is that this summit is in fact Śnieżka. It would be nice if You could correct it. Best regards. ❤
Would you say the dome is really waterproof apart from leakage at the bottom? Wondering if you think it would be safe to leave furniture cushions outside? I'd like to not have to bring these in all the time! Thx
Any advice re condensation? I have a window panel permanently open but some water ingress at bottom ( on decking base) and condensation in dome has caused some furniture mould damage. Hope to find a solution if anyone has advice . Another window? Different flooring? Thanks in advance . No regrets buying it just want to be able to use it all year round
This dome is waterproof, but is not watertight. Remember that everything was removed from inside when washing it down. And he did say washing it made a mess on the inside. Inherent in the design, there will be small 4mm gaps in at least 1/3rd of the joints where panels come together, and water can be blown through those joints. You can see these gaps in his video. Most of the water will stick to the panels and run to the outside, but some can drip off at screws and corners randomly. This a great weather resistant product, but it is designed for the outside. Probably should refrain from leaving the television in it year around. Excellent job on the vid Chris. Very clear, easy to understand, and illustrated the points well.
@@julimt7 The flooring/base is very important with this problem. If you can block the water rising from underneat you might be able to eliminate most of the condensation.
It looks wonderful and I loved your video but I wouldn't be able to construct something like that in my garden. Maybe I could find someone to do it for me.
Since it (supposedly) has UV protection, I would like to know if you have experience on growing plants inside (they need the UV radiation for photosynthesis). Thanks for your video. Miguel
Thanks. I don't personally have experience of growing anything inside the dome but I do know my furniture colour has faded - So does that mean UV gets in?
I’ve done silconed mine and the green still gets in despite that. I have the much large Glamping dome. Best way is to have a 2 person system to clean each side, loosening, cleaning and re-tightening the panels. This is a must to keep it clean.
Material comes in square or rectangle In theory you could do Your geodesic by screw hole bolt fastener placement Nice to see a small Paper cardboard Mini model version.. This your endeavor Is not genius.. or is it. Is smart brilliant excellent clever . Genius Will have to wait in line
So couple of questions. There is actually no ring around the base like the asteera one? How do you attach the planters ? The asteera ones are £110 each. It wasn’t shown how you attach the door frame is that easy enough? I presume the sections have been Pre cut?
There's no ring around the bottom, it's designed to sit on a wooden deck or grass. The whole frameless look would be ruined by something around the bottom I think. There are L-shaped feet that the planters sit on. They're attached to the dome panels at the bottom using the regular screws/nuts. Yes, all panels etc are pre-cut. The door frame is easy enough to fix if the structure is perfectly round (which it should be). It uses self tapping screws for the aluminium frame itself.
Hi Chris thanks for reply. Have tried to compare with the asteera igloo. More robust and more expensive ( hyperdome) that one has the ring around the base. With the extras the hyperdome is coming in at about £3000 more. Do like the hyperdome. Do you have any kind of heater or air conditioning?
@@paulevans6453 Hi Paul, for us the PVC type igloos would just not cut it in the weather we get, and so the money you pay for Hypedome gets you something that will last years, rather than a season. We do use ours in the winter and have a small portable heater to keep the chill off once the sun has gone. It's noticeably warmer inside, especially without the wind chill. We love ours still because it allows us to be 'outside' in any weather and over the course of a few years, definitely worth the money in my opinion. Hope that helps! Try discount code CHRISDEVEREUX at checkout and you'll get some money off, which should help towards any extras!
Hi Chris thanks for info. Can get with interest free credit. Just wondered how have you fitted circuit breaker. Got the armoured cable to go in but how did you set up electric? Cheers Paul.
Hi Chris, looks great!…and really insightful video. I’m curious, what is it like in winter? With a heater do they retain the heat or do you have to have the heater at full volume all the time? I need an outdoor space but have to be able to use as an office through winter too. Hypedome say the can give me a panel with a hole for a flue for a log burner….from your experience is this a good idea? Thanks!
Hi there, thanks for your kind comments! We do use it in the winter with a small portable electric heater, but I haven't used it all day long like that. I suspect the heater would need to be on low most of the time, depending on whether the sun was shining. It heats up well with just a little sun. The idea of using a log burner sounds great and I can't think of any reason not to do it as long as the flue was properly isolated from the panels around it. Only issue i can foresee when using it as an office is that you may struggle to see your screen in the bright daylight! Let me know how you get on. Chris
Hi bud got 1 on way .. would never thought to use a log fire 🔥 imaging it would melt 😂 so if you do can you let me no how it goes .. cos in winter be great .. got log fire in the house ..cheers
Apparently, there's this polycarbonate adhesive known as Lexel that you probably could have used to bond the panels together for a permanent watertight seal. You wouldn't have any algae growth at the joints and pressure washing wouldn't be a problem.
i would steer away from silicone inbetween the gaps. its better with the clean lines and just wash it occasionally. i filled the gaps between the panel joints with a small shim of additional clear plastic.
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Just saw one of these for the first time today and considering it to go around my hot tub thanks for the review
Had ours now for two years through wind, rain and snow. They are absolutely brilliant. If you live in a windy area as we do, they are a godsend on a windy sunny day. Totally windproof and waterproof.
did you heat it when very cold outside? wondering about condensation control. Thank you
Occasionally but during the period November to March it doesn’t get much use and yes there is a lot of condensation. But the only effect would be on any fabrics left inside.
Once a year, usually a warm day in May we jet wash outside and give the inside a good clean.
Hi there we have had our pod around 18 months ago it’s the m one. We absolutely love it. I know it’s expensive but is it? Compared to a summerhouse then no it isn’t. We had 3 windows so helps when hot. We have a dyson for when it’s either hot or cold. Seen comments about the rain but as mentioned if it’s put together and panels are overlapping I cannot see how that happens. We sitting in ours now. No rain gets in. Jet washed over a few weeks ago so nice and clean. It’s so contemporary and everyone comments about it. We have artificial grass down but meat consider the floor that is an optional extra. Think we may change the folding door to the retro fit port door. We have a projector that projects stars on to the surface. It’s so good to sit outside in all weathers. Any questions just ask.
Stay at dome 🤣 love it, my beautiful geeks. Can't wait to test it out with you both, plus Mr P. 👍🏻🍻💖
This was brilliant thank you, we have a farm in the scottish borders and are just about to build one in the woods
Thanks for posting this. Look forward to seeing you summer video. We live in Canada on Lake Ontario so we get winds and snow. This is on my bucket list and it I buy one will use your site so you get the credit.
Thank you Colleen, what an amazing place to live! I'll be posting a new video soon focusing on the wind, following some big storms we experienced in the UK recently. Suffice to say, provided you build it according to Hypedome instructions, you'll be fine.
This video made me want to buy one. I can't wait !!! THANKS for sharing
Well, mine has been up a year now…just about. Love it
I missed where you will tell us if you would buy it again...😁.
I need one big enough to fit around my 24' pool!
Smart video! Very well done! 👏👏👏
Much appreciated!
I am definitely wanting one for West Coast of Ireland! Mighty westerly winds in here! If the bubble takes wings, it is good to know that you are able to catch it when it arrives to Scotland 😅🤣
I could advise that they get pretty hot in the summer ... Mine got upto 40c. So have just been looking at putting a shade sail up outside to shade some of the midday sun.. and testing some opaque window film which simply sticks on the inside to reduce the sun glare...
You cant expect anything else from a single skinned dome with limited ventilation. My dome never got above 70F in the recent one day "heatwave" :)BTW, your dome isnt a class 2 icosa, its a class 1. The one in this video is a class 2.
Chris, thank you for all your inside into the Hype Dome. We purchased one. Looking forward to getting it. Stay safe and 🍻 cheers.
great video, and a happy cat.;) Cheers!
Thank you so much for sharing! Great video 👏
Hi Chris. I washed my hype dome for the first time with the pressure washer this past weekend. Worked like a charm. I dint have any "Green Stuff". Mostly yellow pollen and dirt. You have to be very systematic when cleaning. Lol I'm not that. Thanks again for the tips. My helper is 5foot 8 inches with long arms. So that helped for sure
Hi Pat I expect to order this dome in the next few weeks. Still thinking over the steps and am now wondering how hard it is to get the final top pieces on when the dome is 8 feet high
@@great-garden-watch you will need a ladder for sure. If you have someone helping who is tall and has long arms that helps. We are in western Canada . It has gotten hot in the dome during the day. But at night it cools down just nicely. It will be even better in the fall, winter and spring.
@@path925 thank you so much Pat! I’m in New Jersey and likely have more extreme weather than you have but am already thinking about how to get through the summers. Will likely try a little greenhouse heater for small family gatherings in cold weather. Looking forward to that!!
Does it make sense to give it a nano treatment, to avoid green alges
That is a great review - for someone a stones throw from Scotland you covered all the key bases. Thank you
Love the idea that’s for sure, but for the Aussie summers in the Outback I would need something that is tinted as the temps can get very very hot out here
you could use some car window style stick on tinting. cut to fit the panel - then spray a little soapy water to make them stick.
That is the downside. I have a similar garden bubble made out of pvc and it is like an oven in summer. I cover it to block the heat out.
Mine got upto 40c in the UK. Not even mid summer yet. And it's under a tree in shade part of the day.
It looks amazing! Great video thank you. We recieved ours today in Glasgow. We've put up 2 levels so far. Will complete tomorrow.
I love your panel flooring. Please could you send me the link if possible. Thanks so much X
Hi Annabel, thanks! We bought the tiles from here www.vidaxl.co.uk/e/8718475927594/decking-tiles-30-x-30-cm-acacia-set-of-30 but do shop around as you can often find cheaper deals. Hope the build goes well tomorrow!
@@chrisdevereux thanks so much Chris. I will have a look X
@@annabeloakley736 good morning from western Canada. We did our Hype dome over 3 days. But we are loving it. I'm having a heat issue with the summer. 37c or hotter in there. I'm thinking of getting a window to create a cross breeze. I do have the sun sail. Loving that. And I use yard umbrella too. Any one else having this issue?
Great video! Thanks for sharing, love the decking!
Thanks, loving the look of your garden pods too!
Thank you, thinking of getting one for my farm, you have convinced me What size is yours please. I'm looking at one up from smallest
Hey Chris. I finally started my hype dome build. Wow! We will finish it today.
Very nice review of your own build.
My goal someday is to build a home and then completely enclose the whole yard with a dome.
Have you seen the Truman show?
Which size Hypedome did you get?
How do you attach them together and is it easy to dismantle?
Hi, this is a beautiful video, no one never does the analysis one year later so as not to show the defects of their idea. however, it is a great construction method for this size. I'm thinking of building a similar one, can I ask you the thickness of the polycarbonate?
Hi, thanks for your comments. The panels are about 4mm thick and very sturdy yet flexible enough to bend and form the dome shape - good luck with your build!
check out the one i built myself...
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i sell the plans to cut and build your own as well. 3m upto 7m.
2mm they are
Great review
Loving the dome, I bult my own V2 geodome using a hub kit ... its good, having lasted 3 winters, but I want something a little more professional looking ... I think I will have to give the hypedome serious thought
What is the thickness of this dome material?
Hi Chris. What size are the eye nuts for hanging. TGIF. Loving our Hype Dome. It with stood 92kmph winds. Yahooo.
What size are the eye nuts?
I wonder how is it working in a hot areas.
Hi, great video! I just wondered, how is it in terms of sound insulation? Say if you were playing loudish music inside, what’s the effect from outside with the doors closed?
Wow! This is really cool 😀
Hey Chris, big question for me, did you get the mini, s or M and does it squeak?! :) thanks
I live in Canada, I wonder what winter would be like at -45C to -50C and 5 to 6 feet of snow ❄️
I think this would be a great green house ?
The temp specs say it's ok down to -50C but not sure about snow load! Couldn't you build a real igloo with that much snow? 😉
Hola! Cómo se ancla al suelo para que no salga volando?
How its going? Still worth it?
You should have bought a pod from Ornate Garden. Much better suited to Scottish weather, and way more stylish :)
I checked them out actually, they do look very nice but in a different league price-wise 🙂
I wonder how one of these would fair where I live with 40 to 45c summers
Hi there. I'm in western Canada. Winters get really cold, -45c overnight lows. How does the hype dome handle the extreme cold?
Hi Pat, wow that's another level cold and not something I've got any experience of. I believe there are temperature limits of polycarbonate (what the dome is made from) but I'm not an expert. I'd suggest messaging the team at Hypedome for their opinion, they're very helpful. Good luck!
Hey Chris. Did you use a drill to help put the dome together?
@@path925 Hi Pat, yes we used a screwdriver bit in my drill to help tighten the nuts and bolts more quickly. We also had to drill a couple of extra holes in the door frame - I doubt you will be need to do that now, ours was an early model!
@@chrisdevereux thanks Chris. I'm meeting with hype dome for a tour/sale pitch tomorrow. It's the cost. It's a lot of money. Are you still enjoying yours? Sorry to disturb your evening.
@@path925 It is a lot of money, but the enjoyment and time we spend in it are worth it in my opinion. We use it almost daily and regularly have neighbours and friends for drinks where we sit in the dome into the evening when it would otherwise be too cold/windy to sit outside. Mention my video to the Hypedome guys tomorrow, you never know they might do you a deal 😉
I wonder how well this works for stargazing. Anyone have any input?
Hello. Can you tell me where you got those eye nuts and the size please?
Any chance you could show us how sound proof it is? I want to use one as an office. I am hoping if I put two of these next to eachother (one person in each) that we wouldn't really hear each other. What do you think?
Sounds like you are looking for “The cone of silence” that Maxwell Smart used on Get Smart. I would also like to know how much sound proofing or dampening these are.
I am also looking to use it an an office and was wondering if the add-ons they offer are worth the $$. - firm floor, insulation, etc. Thoughts?
How do you go about getting an affiliate link?
Great video, congrats for the channel! Can you guys please send me assembly instructions manual? It will be much appreciated!
Hi Chris we have ordered the hypedome today with 3 windows and lighting kit. Wondered how you get the planters to fix to the base or are they wedged? Seen the asteera flower pots stainless steel at £115 each and was thinking about 4 but not sure if they would be suitable. Any advice please would be most helpful.
Regards Paul
Śnieżka / Sniezka is a mountain observatory in Poland, if you're old enough to remember Artur Boruc playing for Celtic Glasgow you should know ;-)
Great video！I am always interested in this zipper door. How do it fixed to the door frame on both sides? double-sided tape or screw, the double-sided tape, will it fall off after a long time?
Can you share some detailed pictures of this rolling shutter door? Thank you very much 276398863a@gmail.com
The video (17 seconds in) suggests they are attached to the door frame on both sides ua-cam.com/video/s7bkmKMmvy4/v-deo.html
There are some self-closing magnetic ones of Amazon for £20. Just use velcro to attach to the Frame.
Grate video. Śnieżka is in Poland😊
Hello Chris,can u tell me what the eye nuts size?thank you so much
Hi, it became clear that there are 2 different sizes that were produced, they will either be 3mm or 4mm. Amazon links are in the description of my first Hypedome video.
Excellent video - thanks for uploading. I'm also in the south of Scotland and wonder how your dome coped with the gales?
Thanks Keith, it coped very well actually, not a problem at all. Provided it's anchored properly the round shape seems to handle wind well.
@@chrisdevereux Many thanks for the helpful reply. Your experience has persuaded me to buy one.
@@kh2040 Use of my link in the description is always appreciated if you do buy one 🙂
Hi. Great video. Are you going to do the follow-up (review in the summer/sun) that you mentioned? Thanks.
Yes, should be out in the next few weeks - summer is a little later in Scotland ;-) If you subscribe you'll get notified when I post it.
Good afternoon. Tell me another 1 year has passed. How is your dome?
Love our dome too!! Interested in your idea about decking tiles. Our dome is on a decking base but we still get water ingress at 2/3 points. I see that Hypedome now do a plywood flooring pack to retrofit .. but it seems expensive. I am interested in your idea … but where does the water ingress go ? Pools under your tiles? I would be interested in your thoughts. Thank you for your thoughtful presentations
Hi Julie, with the decking tiles we have, any water just runs underneath them, so your feet stay dry but we've found we get a few bugs living under the tiles! I like the look of the Hypedome deck base but not sure how it would fit to onto our (rather lumpy) sandstone patio and as it comes with a "ground membrane" I'm guessing they also had to deal with the bugs. If I was building again, I might have put down a foam base first on which to stand the dome, which would have sealed up all the little gaps around the bottom.
Chris Devereux Thanks Chris that is really helpful. Would a membrane under your decking tiles help?
@@julimt7 I think the water would just run under the membrane and I'd be worried it would never dry out which could cause rot problems. It might help with the spiders if you could find a way to attach it to the inside of the dome around the edges. To be honest, it's not been so much of a problem for us, so I've not tried it! Maybe the subject of another video :)
Chris Devereux Yes please!!! Lots of tweaks for people to share! I’ve just ordered a sample tile … and will think about our situation some more. Thanks again
Hi so would you put the foam straight down onto the patio or would you put the decking tiles on top of the foam? Thank you
Thank you for your very informative video. Just one questions: where do you get eye nuts?
Hey Kareen, thanks! I got the eye nuts from Amazon but any good hardware store should stock them too.
Why havemt you made vertical windmills
What are the interior acoustical properties? Does it reverberate?
Interesting question...Not that I've noticed, there's maybe a bit of echo in an empty dome but not once you add some furniture. The most interesting feature is when playing music from a speaker placed near to the outside of the dome, the sound seems to come from all angles. It creates quite a cool surround sound effect!
It looks very cozy! What size dome is it you have? I see that they are being sold in three sizes: Mini, S and M, but it's a bit difficult to see from the pictures on the web page how spacious they are.
This is the S you see in the video. We've had 6 people seated comfortably inside.
@@chrisdevereuxThank you; that's very helpful!
@@chrisdevereux By the way, can I ask you if you are happy with the size? If you would have bought it today, would you buy the same size or a different one?
@@kristoferkrus Yes very happy. It fits the space we have and is not so big that it makes it too difficult to build or keep clean. Obviously if you want to hold big dinner parties etc, then the bigger the better 😉
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Hi Chris
Is your dome the mini dome or the hype dome S?
Hi Debbie, ours is the Hypedome S (the original one). Hope that helps!
Great video, can you tell me how big is you dome? I’m buying the 3.5m diameter one, hope it wouldn’t be too small.
Thanks. This one is the S which is the 3.6m one. Perfect size!
I just had a brainwave!..why not just dig a thin shallow trench all around the outside to stop the rain coming in at the bottom?..would save all that hassle with tiles? - :)
I guess my biggest concern would be the materials and fading from the sun
What kind of weather station are you using and would you recommend?
I've been through about 3 in the last 10 years, different models. The one in the video broke so I'm currently using the Ecowitt WS68 which seems reliable so far and is modular if you want to add other sensors - I like it!
Finally someone with worse weather than I have in New Jersey, US (so sorry). I am afraid of wind and this structure seems better than any polycarbonate greenhouses because of the shape. What size do you have? And how does the door with zipper perform? I will use your link as i will likely order. Oh i see you have the S size which is what I will buy, but how about the door? Any issues? Thank you!
Hi, the one you see in the video is the 'S' (although when we got ours there was no other option!). No issues with the wind, we placed the door facing our house and away from the prevailing wind - the door is pretty strong, and I couldn't think of another solution other than a zipper but it's sometimes a pain when you have your hands full! Thanks for your support and comments!
@@chrisdevereux thank you! Either you and your partner are exceptionally tall, or the final top panels are not too difficult to assemble. …i just watched your assembly video and your ladders don’t seem super tall.
@@chrisdevereux hi again! How are we supposed to keep the door open?
Absolutely wonderful!! what's the size of each hexagonal panel by the way please?
I've got full plans if your interested..
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@@stav2421 thank you, I'll check it out!
Hi can you tell me how big is your Dome we have only room for mini one are garden so small
Hi John, it's 3.6m diameter, I think that's known as the M on Hypedome website.
Cheers Chris..iam in to mines..hyperdome s size.3.6meters Is working out at 2700 euros
And I was all so looking at geoDomeX.the same size 3.5 metres for 1800 euro..its all so very popular
Hi. I love your dome and what you have done with it. I have recently bought one. I just wondered whether you have any major issues with condensation in the winter? I seem to be getting lots of drips on my furniture to the point where I have had to cover them with plastic sheeting at the moment.
Hey Kate. How did your dome do in the winter? I'm in western Canada and I'm thinking of buy the S dome. Your thoughts ?
Hi Kate - having similar problem here, did you manage to resolve it?
Hi where did you get the hook screws to hang your bunting and lights off please?
Hi Phil, they're from Amazon, there's a link to them in my other build video if you need it.
Hi bud how the dome going ... can I ask what if any problems you had with insects .slugs .other critters ..cheers
Hey Brian, yeah we get them all and the spiders love the folds of our soft chairs, you do have to evict them and clean if you've not used it for a while. I put this down to not having a proper seal around the bottom edge of the dome and also building it on paving stones. If I were to do it again, I'd build it on top of some kind of foam mat base. Still not sure how I'd stop the occasional frog coming under the door though!
Hi Chris, Love the Video and have actually purchased a Hypedome but have not put up yet, so this video will definitely help. A question I have, is did you make the long anchoring plates under your planters or did you purchase them from somewhere?
Thanks for the kind comments! We got the long anchoring plates from Hypedome themselves. I mentioned to them that we were installing on a patio and they were able to supply them. They are essentially the same as the ones for anchoring on a wooden deck except that they protrude outside of the dome and have longer "feet". Hope that helps, good luck with the build!
@@chrisdevereux Thanks for your prompt response, much appreciated.
Hi Chris, please can you tell me what size the eye nuts are? Thanks!
Ours are 4mm (M4) the same as the screws that hold the panels together.
Hi, thanks for the great videos. I noticed in one of your comments you said if you could build the dome again, you would put it on a foam base. Do you mean just around the perimeter or the entire floor? thanks.
Thanks! I think I would have it across the entire floor because it would have helped level the small lumps and bumps in my patio stones and also stopped any water/insects.
@@chrisdevereux Thanks Chris! One last and slightly odd question if i may, The panels are have a UV coating, do you find that provides good sun protection for you while sitting in the dome? I live in New Zealand and the sun is really intense so I'm a little concerned.
Hi bud just bought 1 today get del 7th Nov.. was wondering plus idea for you haha . Would you be able to use window tint like you use on cars . What heater do you use if any .. cheers
We use a normal electric fan heater, powered by an outdoor socket, it heats it up pretty quickly. Nice idea about the tints, I can't think of a reason why you couldn't apply them to the panels before assembling the dome, although you'd have to be careful not to cover the screw holes where the panels join together. It would certainly give it a nice look, although might not feel like you're outside/inside any more and that's one of the big draws for me.
@@chrisdevereux hi cheers for reply . Yes just we get sun really strong in garden think be nice just to put them from 1 side .if needed.. won't no till all set up .. so what your thoughts on the quality I think it lot money but till I get it won't no if its good value.. thanks again
@@brianswanson4921 You could also look at the shade sail that Hypedome sell, I'll be making a video about it when the weather warms up again - it should be easier to put up/take down than permanent tints. It is a lot of money, but we use it a lot and will continue to get a lot of value out of it over the years.
How effectively does it block out noise? Would you recommend it for a garden that is next to a busy street?
It does block sound a little, but I wouldn't expect double glazing levels of quiet! It does seem to keep sound inside quite well (maybe the shape helps) so if you had some music playing inside, it would do a good job of drowning out the busy street.
I like it!
Pretty cool. Polycarbonate is some pretty tough stuff.
Polyvarbonate is tough but its a soft plastic and therefore very easy to scratch, no good in a sandstorm :)
I am disappointed with this dome , as a lot of rain is getting in and am currently pumping water out
It's become a pound.
I followed the instructions and am now frustrated.
Any advice - rain seems to becoming in from the top and sides I beleive.
If the panels are all overlapping correctly I don’t see how water can run in. Even in wind blown rain conditions ours is dry inside except for a little around the base.
Hi. What size is the Hypedome you build on UA-cam?
There was only one size when we got ours, but it's now called the S (3.6m across)
@@chrisdevereux Chris. I understand your dome is an Hypedome. The policarbonate covering is so much better than the plastic covering. Can you recommend a good supplier for one?
Regards David
Can you show us the door and how it works? What brand were the floor panels? Nice video!
Watch out for a new video in a couple of weeks that shows the door. The floor panels are from vidaxl but if you Google for decking tiles, you'll find many suppliers of the same product.
Those ufo-like building is POLISH and on the polish side of the border. True is that this summit is in fact Śnieżka. It would be nice if You could correct it. Best regards. ❤
Would you say the dome is really waterproof apart from leakage at the bottom? Wondering if you think it would be safe to leave furniture cushions outside? I'd like to not have to bring these in all the time! Thx
Hi there, yes it's absolutely water proof, we have a coffee table and soft cushion chairs inside permanently without any problems at all!
Any advice re condensation? I have a window panel permanently open but some water ingress at bottom ( on decking base) and condensation in dome has caused some furniture mould damage. Hope to find a solution if anyone has advice . Another window? Different flooring? Thanks in advance . No regrets buying it just want to be able to use it all year round
This dome is waterproof, but is not watertight. Remember that everything was removed from inside when washing it down. And he did say washing it made a mess on the inside. Inherent in the design, there will be small 4mm gaps in at least 1/3rd of the joints where panels come together, and water can be blown through those joints. You can see these gaps in his video. Most of the water will stick to the panels and run to the outside, but some can drip off at screws and corners randomly. This a great weather resistant product, but it is designed for the outside. Probably should refrain from leaving the television in it year around. Excellent job on the vid Chris. Very clear, easy to understand, and illustrated the points well.
@@CaseDadToo Condensation does not mean rain water.
@@julimt7 The flooring/base is very important with this problem. If you can block the water rising from underneat you might be able to eliminate most of the condensation.
Is it still looking good after 2 years?
No, it blew away
It looks wonderful and I loved your video but I wouldn't be able to construct something like that in my garden. Maybe I could find someone to do it for me.
Thanks - I know of others who have used handyman type services to put it together for them.
Since it (supposedly) has UV protection, I would like to know if you have experience on growing plants inside (they need the UV radiation for photosynthesis). Thanks for your video. Miguel
Thanks. I don't personally have experience of growing anything inside the dome but I do know my furniture colour has faded - So does that mean UV gets in?
Thanks for your answer. I would say yes. I think the dome looks great and your tips are awesome! I think I’m getting one! 😍
Hi there anyone with the hyperdome had the lighting kit?
I would silicone each seems so green stuff 😂 doesn’t grow in between
I’ve done silconed mine and the green still gets in despite that. I have the much large Glamping dome. Best way is to have a 2 person system to clean each side, loosening, cleaning and re-tightening the panels. This is a must to keep it clean.
Material comes in square or rectangle
In theory you could do
Your geodesic by screw hole bolt fastener placement
Nice to see a small
Paper cardboard
Mini model version..
This your endeavor
Is not genius.. or is it.
Is smart brilliant excellent clever . Genius
Will have to wait in line
Can you wax it like you would a car?
So couple of questions. There is actually no ring around the base like the asteera one? How do you attach the planters ? The asteera ones are £110 each. It wasn’t shown how you attach the door frame is that easy enough? I presume the sections have been Pre cut?
There's no ring around the bottom, it's designed to sit on a wooden deck or grass. The whole frameless look would be ruined by something around the bottom I think. There are L-shaped feet that the planters sit on. They're attached to the dome panels at the bottom using the regular screws/nuts. Yes, all panels etc are pre-cut. The door frame is easy enough to fix if the structure is perfectly round (which it should be). It uses self tapping screws for the aluminium frame itself.
Hi Chris thanks for reply. Have tried to compare with the asteera igloo. More robust and more expensive ( hyperdome) that one has the ring around the base. With the extras the hyperdome is coming in at about £3000 more. Do like the hyperdome. Do you have any kind of heater or air conditioning?
@@paulevans6453 Hi Paul, for us the PVC type igloos would just not cut it in the weather we get, and so the money you pay for Hypedome gets you something that will last years, rather than a season. We do use ours in the winter and have a small portable heater to keep the chill off once the sun has gone. It's noticeably warmer inside, especially without the wind chill. We love ours still because it allows us to be 'outside' in any weather and over the course of a few years, definitely worth the money in my opinion. Hope that helps! Try discount code CHRISDEVEREUX at checkout and you'll get some money off, which should help towards any extras!
Hi Chris thanks for info. Can get with interest free credit. Just wondered how have you fitted circuit breaker. Got the armoured cable to go in but how did you set up electric?
Cheers Paul.
@@paulevans6453 oh nothing permanent, just an outside socket and an extension cable 🙂
Hi Chris, looks great!…and really insightful video. I’m curious, what is it like in winter? With a heater do they retain the heat or do you have to have the heater at full volume all the time? I need an outdoor space but have to be able to use as an office through winter too. Hypedome say the can give me a panel with a hole for a flue for a log burner….from your experience is this a good idea? Thanks!
Hi there, thanks for your kind comments! We do use it in the winter with a small portable electric heater, but I haven't used it all day long like that. I suspect the heater would need to be on low most of the time, depending on whether the sun was shining. It heats up well with just a little sun. The idea of using a log burner sounds great and I can't think of any reason not to do it as long as the flue was properly isolated from the panels around it. Only issue i can foresee when using it as an office is that you may struggle to see your screen in the bright daylight! Let me know how you get on. Chris
Hi bud got 1 on way .. would never thought to use a log fire 🔥 imaging it would melt 😂 so if you do can you let me no how it goes .. cos in winter be great .. got log fire in the house ..cheers
Has to leak if there’s no gaskets or weather seals
3:25 Don't you bloody DARE!
Depends how you wash your car! Doesn't everyone use 2 buckets, grit guards, sheep's wool mitten etc? 🙂
@@chrisdevereux I meant the seagull :)
@@6yjjk 😆😆
Apparently, there's this polycarbonate adhesive known as Lexel that you probably could have used to bond the panels together for a permanent watertight seal. You wouldn't have any algae growth at the joints and pressure washing wouldn't be a problem.
Wouldn't this result in damage when the wind pushes the dome from outside to inside?
seams like a hot box in Texas heat how does it stay livable
Śnieżka is in Poland, not Chech Republic ;) Awesome video though.
Śnieżka is not Czech Republic!!!! Sorry guys please check correctly on internet or on old fashion way I books or maps. Enjoy
They don't look like much, it's hard to believe they cost $1500 or more.
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A little silicone caulk would go a long way on this
i would steer away from silicone inbetween the gaps. its better with the clean lines and just wash it occasionally. i filled the gaps between the panel joints with a small shim of additional clear plastic.