jt04
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Nice. Hopefully the telescope is still planned. Another great upgrade from the previous attempt.
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Planet Hollywood unveils redesign for Disney Springs
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Nice. Hopefully the telescope is still planned. Another great upgrade from the previous attempt.
toolsnspools
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So how do they get the Teflon to stick to the fabric?
here's more on the fabric
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
The apparent manufacture: http://www.birdair.com/projects/planet-hollywood-observatory
As found out via their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Birdair/
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Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
The apparent manufacture: http://www.birdair.com/projects/planet-hollywood-observatory
As found out via their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Birdair/
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janiak1285
New Member
So how do they get the Teflon to stick to the fabric?
Through multiple chemical baths which includes the PTFE and other chemicals. I don't know the exact science behind it, not a chemical engineer, but the company I work for manufactures this material, possible the stuff being used.
janiak1285
New Member
Looks like they make the final product but not the woven PTFE coated fiberglass material itself, still pretty cool. Here is some more info on what exactly PTFE fabric is for eveyone's knowledge. Again this is a widely used practice for exterior finishes.
http://www.birdair.com/tensile-architecture/membrane/ptfe-fiberglass
Stopped by today and while I didn't take any pictures (sorry) I did notice a few things. One the white stucco is now more of a cream / sandstone color, The scaffold is gone around the entrance entirely and there's now a complex roof structure over the outside seating area off the back of the observatory. There's still only two panels of the PTFE fabric hung but I have a feeling we will see another two go up on the back of the building soon as there's no holes to cut for vents in those two. As for the inside there's now a great view of that from the entrance and it is still all rough framing. (note: they gutted it completely) They appear to be installing electrical and plumbing frown that I could tell.
WDWtraveler
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bhg469
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My wife worked for a company that did a coating that They applied to metals for certain high temp or high pressure uses. Example being blow mold that makes coca cola bottles. They line the inside of it for longevity of the mold. They also coated some engine parts. When she described it I always called it an industrial Teflon but it was what they called diamond like coating.
They applied it in a reactor that injected a mix of chemicals under heat and pressure and it adhered to the material. It was a similar process that coats lenses for anti glare coatings.
It was all pretty neat to me. obviously the fabric isn't made this way nor is it the same material but it just though it was cool to find out how they get stuff that nothing can stick to, applied to metal.
danlb_2000
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ABQ
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@danlb_2000 , why do I imagine the entire time you're walking around the Springs that you have permit expiration dates running through your head as you look at projects under construction?
hpyhnt 1000
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danlb_2000
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jt04
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The backside of nothing has been posted elsewhere.
Gatorboy
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weird view, almost makes it look like Blaze Pizza is part of PH
danlb_2000
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lifeguard1020
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Am I the only one who thinks it's a little bit odd that they didn't even paint the old blue and stars? I mean, even just a flat primer of some light or tan/grey color would most likely make a huge difference if anything ever happens to the fabric.
hokielutz
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Fabric coating for the roof of the dome??? 
How will it hold up to the extreme weather conditions and how long will it last before replacement becomes necessary??
Is it easier/cheaper to replace the fabric than to re-paint the roof? I thought the roof was going to be assembled with these large panels put into place.
How will it hold up to the extreme weather conditions and how long will it last before replacement becomes necessary??
Is it easier/cheaper to replace the fabric than to re-paint the roof? I thought the roof was going to be assembled with these large panels put into place.
networkpro
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Fabric coating for the roof of the dome???
How will it hold up to the extreme weather conditions and how long will it last before replacement becomes necessary??
Is it easier/cheaper to replace the fabric than to re-paint the roof? I thought the roof was going to be assembled with these large panels put into place.
Pay attention to the discusion, its fabric impregnated with Teflon.
https://www.gltproducts.com/products/teflon-fiberglass-cloth-style-657-20049
Prince Thomas
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Looks tacky AF
hokielutz
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I did pay attention...
a. Teflon doesn't last forever but hopefully longer than a Sun-setter Awning.
b. There is nothing in the documentation that says how long the fabric can last in certain elements. Sure it has a heat rating, but it is more cost efficient than a hard-cover top for the PH dome?