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North Spore Shop: Bulk Substrate

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OfflineJohn Galt
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Any dome builders out there?
    #19130706 - 11/13/13 10:51 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Come this spring, I plan on building a conduit style dome ala desert domes.com. I then had the bright idea to cover it with straw bales.

I'm wondering if anyone has experience with either conduit domes or straw bale?

What mortar mix did you use?
Cement foundation?
Ventilation?

I figure it could be a great substrate prep area.


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Re: Any dome builders out there? [Re: John Galt]
    #19130773 - 11/13/13 11:12 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

Well from checking out that site I can give you some ideas. I would pour a concrete pad and put it on it. If you try to pour a round footer all the way around for will be a pain but can be done. A wet straw bale weighs a shit ton and will mold like hell. What type of covering are you thinking directly over the conduit?  Plexi? Foam? Black plastic? Sheet metal?


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Re: Any dome builders out there? [Re: magicbroncoride]
    #19133348 - 11/13/13 08:52 PM (10 years, 2 months ago)

I figured I'd cover the conduit with chicken wire, bale it over and cement both inside and out.


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Re: Any dome builders out there? [Re: John Galt]
    #19207209 - 11/30/13 02:17 AM (10 years, 2 months ago)

The ones I have seen were made out of metal with a bunch of triangles, like the jungle gyms. I think a dome would be the most efficient method to build an energy efficient dwelling because it would have a greater surface area on which to place solar panels or windows.

If you really make a dome I would like to see it!


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