Inflated Airfomr

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Howto & Style

Tags:

• hurricane
• tornado
• shelter
• dome

[needparalegal]

A lot easier to just build a square structure?

[buck3647]

@needparalegal

Easier? Tell all those who have been devasted by tornados and hurricanes about square structures especially out of wood. Monolithic concrete structures can be made to look like square boxes but domes are stronger and more energy efficient, sun only hits small area of the roof at one time versus a pitch or flat roof.

[needparalegal]

@buck3647 No square single story reinforced concrete structure has ever been destroyed by a hurricane or tornado. Inflation seems like a lot of trouble when you really start considering how to build it.

[buck3647]

@needparalegal

You're not serious are you???

[extreeeeeemist]

I like your methode better but do you have any tips for concrete application like how thick or layers , any problems

[buck3647]

@extreeeeeemist

Sorry for this long delay response. Thickness will depend on your engineer this dome has 6 inches at the base tapered to 4 inches at top

[buck3647]

That is one technique but fighting gravity is very messy and the technique of spraying on the inside requires the airform to remain, I will use this airform numerous times. I am also using manual labor to apply the concrete, my attempt to create jobs.

[luther349]

small domes like his can be done from the outside. the inside style has to be done on large ones. leaving the air form also helps with insulation. but even the inside style you its a good idea to coat the airform outside as well to protect it also if you wanna paint it.

[needparalegal]

@buck3647 Well I have seen some roofs ripped off, but they weren't concrete.

[buck3647]

@inagod

This is the issue with whatever structure is being built but sprayed concrete if mixed properly is more forgiving then other types of construction once concrete hardens on steel it stays solid and secure

[buck3647]

@BobbyJackBland

I have this 30ft airform available for sale $3000

[BobbyJackBland]

hi buck i was wondering if you could give me info on where you purchased your airform. im planning a home using this technique. your videos are great keep up the good work.

[justaman6972]

wow Rhino liner in and out and this is one tuff ass house man! I'd like to have mine subterran so as to mow my roof and keeps the tax man away as well. They are allowed to appraise the exterior so if mine is underground ,well good luck pal. Nice house tho.

[sakoshooter48]

@SgtCharlieKelley Geodesics are an HVAC nightmare with a capital "N". The concrete domes are almost temperature stable whereas the Geodesics are just a bitch to moderate due to their open architecture and peoples propensity for large windows pointed at the sun! I have a friend in Santa Cruz with a Geodesic and it absolutely suucks as far as temperature control is concerned. I would love to build a large dome home out of concrete, rebar, and blown foam.