--- title: Can I add insulation to the Original Hard-Shell Domes instead of upgrading to a PRO Dome? description: Guidance on insulation, temperature regulation, and related upgrade paths. --- [Skip to content](https://faq.ekodome.com/can-i-add-insulation-instead-of-buying-your-sip-panels#main-content) [More support](https://faq.ekodome.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![Ekodome-ORIGINAL-Transparent-Web-Mailchimp-signature copy2](https://faq.ekodome.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Signatures/Ekodome-ORIGINAL-Transparent-Web-Mailchimp-signature%20copy2.png?width=200&height=38&name=Ekodome-ORIGINAL-Transparent-Web-Mailchimp-signature%20copy2.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [More support](https://faq.ekodome.com/kb-tickets/new) - [Go to ekodome.com](https://ekodome.com/) [Go to ekodome.com](https://ekodome.com/) Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Knowledge Base](https://faq.ekodome.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Customization & Add-Ons](https://faq.ekodome.com/customization-add-ons?hsLang=en) # Can I add insulation to the Original Hard-Shell Domes instead of upgrading to a PRO Dome? ## Understand what’s possible with the lightweight Original frame and when a PRO upgrade becomes necessary. The Original Hard-Shell Domes are designed as lightweight, modular structures and are not meant to function as fully insulated architectural buildings. The frame accepts 8 mm panels only, which limits how much insulation can be added compared to the PRO Dome system. You can add light interior insulation if needed; customers often use thin reflective layers, soft liners, or modular insulation panels on the inside. This helps manage temperature, but it won’t match the performance of a PRO Dome, which uses insulated SIP panels and double-pane glass with thermal-break framing. If you need year-round energy efficiency, reliable climate control, or architectural-grade insulation values, upgrading to a PRO Dome is the correct path. The Original Hard-Shell Dome is ideal for modular use, seasonal spaces, hobby structures, greenhouses, and temporary or semi-permanent installations. The PRO Dome is engineered specifically for residential, commercial, and high-performance environments. Both options are durable and long-lasting. The difference is simply the level of thermal performance the project requires. - [General](https://faq.ekodome.com/general?hsLang=en) - [Product & Materials](https://faq.ekodome.com/product-materials?hsLang=en) - [Customization & Add-Ons](https://faq.ekodome.com/customization-add-ons?hsLang=en) - [Permitting, Engineering & Compliance](https://faq.ekodome.com/permitting-engineering-compliance?hsLang=en) - [Ordering & Purchasing](https://faq.ekodome.com/ordering-purchasing?hsLang=en) - [Shipping & Delivery](https://faq.ekodome.com/shipping-delivery?hsLang=en) - [Installations & Setup](https://faq.ekodome.com/installations-setup?hsLang=en) - [Support, Warranty & Maintenance](https://faq.ekodome.com/support-warranty-maintenance?hsLang=en) [![Chill listening crop-3](https://faq.ekodome.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DOME-ICON-WHITEBG-1-1.png?width=55&height=55&name=DOME-ICON-WHITEBG-1-1.png "Chill listening crop-3")](http://ekodome.com) ekodome.com Help Center Copyright © 2026, EKODOME