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Dome Houses 25% off sale... - ericlp - 11-06-2012
This one is a bit of a stretch for most people, but it's still a pretty good deal ... Tho, I'm sure shipping would be kinda expensive... but thats relative to just about anything that has to be shipped here.
http://aidomes.com/index.php?option=...337&Itemid=364
RE: Dome Houses 25% off sale... - nanasohana - 11-06-2012
Those are really cool and would be great here in Oklahoma!
RE: Dome Houses 25% off sale... - Jay Bondesen - 11-07-2012
The geodesics have always had issues with sealing all of the seams. These folks may have figured it out but buildings move quite a bit as the sun moves across them and cement with fibers may not last as long as you would like. It's a strong design, particularly for wind loads, but may be better suited for a dryer climate.
Jay
RE: Dome Houses 25% off sale... - Rob Tucker - 11-07-2012
I was a shop foreman for a dome company years ago. Jay is very correct. For residential use domes have more problems than they do solutions. Interesting in the math though.