Featured Dome Project in Temple, TX
Posted by mjsouth on May 5, 2008
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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May 13, 2008 at 6:16 am
Where is this dome located in Temple? My wife and I moved to Temple from Port St. Lucie, Florida (Home of Hurricane Francis and Jeanne in 2004.) A dome could be in my families future. My problem was finding a company to build it. Now that I see you have built one here in Temple, I am going to seek some more information. We are about 2 years out from building. Thanks for your time. I would love to see this particular dome if a location can be provided.
Thanks in advance.
John