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tomterahedrob (September 24, 2008 at 5:38 am)
how bout this?cover with a Tyvek welded seam plstic sheeting,Soit has a waterproof cover,Then layers of free scrap synthetic carpet impregnated with dirt so you have a thin living roof.Idid this for a4by8 shed I made to protect the waterproofing from UV rays.
PhotoNika (August 1, 2008 at 8:45 pm)
awesome that you used daft punk!
MondoBeno (July 10, 2008 at 8:05 am)
If you weld steel mesh between the rods, you can trowel concrete over it and make a domed house. You can leave open triangles for windows. But I'm not sure if the concrete would be waterproof. You might still have to tile the roof.
julialachman (April 29, 2008 at 4:51 pm)
I mentioned in an earlier comment, but it's probably worth repeating, that this dome was built in one of the driest deserts in Israel. That is the main reason we could get away with no additional roof to protect the mud. We did use several layers of oil to waterproof it, but that is sufficient only in dry conditions.
2Shye (April 27, 2008 at 3:54 pm)
i'm wondering how you managed to water proof it.most of the straw bale constructions have large overhanging roofs so that the rendered bales dont get exposed to heavy rainfall.. but with that doam the entire structure is exposed.. im wondering how its holding up over time..
virgojeep1 (March 30, 2008 at 10:49 pm)
I would rather use sand than straw because straw can burst into flames if it gets bacteria in it. Seen it happen to a barn once. Burnt to the ground in an hour
sonianson (March 18, 2008 at 9:29 pm)
I would like to know how did you fit the rectangular or square bales into the triangular shape? The video doesn't show how.Please explain.Thanks,Sonianson
julialachman (February 12, 2008 at 8:35 pm)
I'm not entirely sure how much the dome cost to build since I didn't pay for it. However, I know that we got the sand and clay pretty much free (which helps), so we only had to pay for the cement (base), metal pipes (frame), straw bales, and some odds and ends. My very rough estimate is about $1500-$2000.
julialachman (February 12, 2008 at 8:31 pm)
You can also cover the dome with a lime plaster when you are done. But be careful, lime is very tricky; good idea to consult a professional.
korovev (February 7, 2008 at 9:52 pm)
Just a question... If I wanna build a 3v geodesic dome (with straw bales, mud and lime outside) in a moderate climate, what do you advise to do to protect from rain? |
