RAI - Radiused Angle with Inside Length
Here's another problem solver from Fast Arch: A simple way to create a Light Cove for a Dome.
We make a lot of domes here at Fast Arch of America. A lot of domes have a chandelier or other light fixture hung in the oculus (top center). Another way to show off the drama of a dome is with a light ring. You just create a tray around the outside edge of the dome and put a rope light of some other indirect light source that shines up into the dome.
Before we came up with the RAI, that tray was a hassle. It took a lot of playing around with to put up. So we made an easy way to get the job done fast. If you're looking at creating a dome, you definitely want to think aobut adding a Radiused Angle with an Inside Leg to our order.
How to Measure and Order a Radiused Wall Track: RAI
Download our printable (pdf) Curved Product Guide, which will show you the different ways we can help you create curved walls of any kind..
RADIUS:
The Fast Arch Radiused Angle with Inside Leg can be built to any radius you need. Literally. The RAI is based on the radius to the inside leg.
WEB WIDTH:
This will affect your lighting options. How big will your tray need to be? We normally build the RAI to a width between 2-1/2" all the way to 12".
LEG HEIGHT:
The measurement of the height of the side flange. For the RAI, we normally make the leg 1-1/4".
LENGTH:
How long will your curve be? That is the length. Our RAI products are available in segment lengths of up to 144". If you're doing a whole dome, we'll send it in several segments to make it cheaper to ship and easier to install.
GAUGE:
We'll use the gauge you desire, from 25 to 14 gauge sheet metal.