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Architectural Ceiling Dome has been manufacturing domes since 1994.  Only recently have we begun selling direct and saving the end user money. McLaughlin Manufacturing, the parent company, has a broad range of experience in the fiberglass industry. We specialize in high quality products ranging from racing sailboats to hardtops for Jeep Wranglers. See “About Us” for a complete line of products. McLaughlin has used its design / engineering expertise to bring you a line of ceiling domes unique to the industry.  The indirect lighting on the Rondell Round was a major break through in ceiling dome design.  It provides one of the most unique and beautiful ceilings available anywhere in the world. The hidden rope lighting casts a glow on the dome that duplicates candlelight.  When hooked to a rheostat switch you can create your own level of ambiance. McLaughlin brings you this innovation at very affordable pricing.

Now a little bit about the history of ceiling domes. A typical decorative ceiling dome is generally half of a spherical structure.  They are normally round or elliptical in shape and often come in a variety of sizes to fit virtually any ceiling.  Most ceiling domes extend up and into the ceiling by means of a concave interior, however, there are those that protrude away from a ceilings surface as well.  The unique curvature of a dome has long been known to be one of the strongest and most structurally sound shapes known to man.  Any load or force exerted on a ceiling dome is evenly displaced around its entire perimeter.  Unlike typical flat ceilings, which require beams or joists every 12” or 16” for support, a fiberglass-ceiling dome is in and of itself structurally sound provided there is adequate perimeter bracing where the dome is attached. The ceiling domes own inherent shape provides all the bracing that is needed for spanning wide distances.

Domes were first used in the Mediterranean, Middle East, and India.  Later, the Romans took existing technology and added to it producing elaborate and highly ornate ceiling domes.  Most of today’s modern designs originated in some degree from that of the Romans.  Later uses of the ceiling dome can be found by looking at both the Islamic and Italian architecture during the Byzantine period.  Although different styles and decorative artwork were added, the structures themselves remained fairly constant.

Ceiling domes not only come in a variety of widths, but can also be found in varying depths.  Some domes are rather shallow or saucer like and others are deep and extend further into the ceiling or attic space.  Which model to use would be dependent upon the space available and whether you’re looking for something traditional or simple in appearance.   No matter what you choose, a ceiling dome is sure to add depth, character and style to any room.