This is a feature of a 36′ dome that was built by Monolithic in Temple, TX. This dome is unique because of its tube entryway and inset shower.

The floor was poured onto white rock road base, which made it hard to dig and form. Once we got the footing dug, the rest fell into place very nicely because the owner did such a good job by providing a level job site. Since this floor was being inspected, we were required to put plastic underneath the floor.

After the concrete was poured, and the uprights were bent down, we attached the Airform, using stainless steel straps and stainless steel Rawl spikes. The reason we used the stainless was that we were going to pour concrete against them, and the owner was worried about the concrete eating away at the galvanized straps that we usually use.

The tube entry was inflated with the dome and turned out really well. Javier was able to use plywood to form a doorway into the entryway. Javier sprayed the tunnel and one side of the plywood with concrete, then he removed the plywood and sprayed the other side.

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Here are more pictures of the church we are building in Commerce, TX. We are currently constructing the block wall sections that connect the old church to the new church.  We have finished the walls and the roof on the lobby, and we should finish the block connectors next week.  Click here to see the gallery.