I initially thought there were 64 PTFE panels but from that cool overhead view, it appears the line of arcs that run north-south and east-west have divided the panels in those areas in put, which I think brings the total PTFE panel count to 80.They're cruising today. Definitely will be done by midweek at this rate.
Yup, I unmuted the terrible ACCN announcers and learned about FlexTape!I thought I was old. You guys actually watch the commercials?
Looks like they’re going to finish up the PFTE on the south side today. There’s also been a bit of activity with some materials on the SW.Even with the wind blowing pretty well, guys are up on the roof in the southeast corner.
didnt happen maybe tomorrowLooks like they’re going to finish up the PFTE on the south side today. There’s also been a bit of activity with some materials on the SW.
Yeah. It rained and was windy most of the day, but work has gone on inside. Even now there’s activity.didnt happen maybe tomorrow
You can see the PFTE laid out on the south side. Also, you could see what looked like welding going on through the roof portions that are still open.Yeah. It rained and was windy most of the day, but work has gone on inside. Even now there’s activity.
And it only cost like $5 billion dollars!The roof in the new LA stadium is everything I wanted ours to be. Airy, bright, light. That's a beautiful stadium.
And it only cost like $5 billion dollars!
And it only cost like $5 billion dollars!
I'll wait until the daytime games to pass judgement on how that looks. Especially with the scoreboard. I'm a skeptic.I was talking about the roof transparency which was not taken off the table due to cost
But...but...JB was worried that the sunlight reflection off the basketball court might hurt the teams shooting percentages!!! Screw 21st century technology, we should go with the inferior roof option so that Jim can get that Sunday afternoon win once a season!The roof in the new LA stadium is everything I wanted ours to be. Airy, bright, light. That's a beautiful stadium.
And charge it to the UnderhillsWe should get TWO!!
I was talking about the roof transparency which was not taken off the table due to cost
Maybe not. There was concern about using two different types of materials on the roof and where they joined.I agree, would love to have seen that center section be ETFE. Especially after we switched to Musco lighting instead of Ephesus for lighting.
However, I would assume, that changing out the center section in several years if a donor donated the cost of it, is something that is highly possible. I could be wrong tho.
At the end of the day I’m going to fully enjoy the new dome, but that could have really in my opinion took it to the next level.
Maybe not. There was concern about using two different types of materials on the roof and where they joined.
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It’s no secret that polymer materials have a huge influence on our designed and built environment. They come in uncountable varieties and each has a specific purpose. Two of the newest are ETFE and PTFE. These upcoming plastics are increasingly interesting for exterior use. However, they’re...materialdistrict.com
Also the PTFE is probably better for snow build up.ahhh got it, good info to know!