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What is A Monolithic Dome? |
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A monolithic Dome is the best building method that achieves nature's perfect shape. |
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| Who uses a Monolithic Dome |
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The advantages to a monolithic dome has been utilized by homeowners and companies in over 40 states for churches, offices, storage, schools, theaters, water tanks, supermarkets and more. A monolithic dome is also the only building approved to store explosives on waterways in the United States.
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| Advantage to the Monolithic Dome Design |
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Due to the unique design of the monolithic dome design homes, a monolithic dome distributes stress throughout the dome shell as opposed to one point like a typical home. A monolithic dome is able to withstand heavy snow loads, high winds, soil settlement fire and strong earthquakes. Because a monolithic dome is made of concrete it has a Type II or better fire rating. This means that the monolithic dome will not burn even if the contents do.
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| Monolithic Dome Prices |
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Monolithic dome homes are extremely energy efficient. Monolithic dome homes are so energy efficient that you can save over 50% on heating and cooling costs. A typical monolithic dome may cost the same to build as a typical home but the monolithic dome home will save you money every month. The monolithic dome shell can be constructed for $20-35 per square foot depending on the size.
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| Monolithic Dome Construction |
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The construction of just the monolithic dome generally takes about 7-10 days while the curing time is an additional 3-4 weeks. The construction of a monolithic dome is accomplished in just a few easy steps.
- Creating a ring where the monolithic dome will be
- Inflating the prefabricated air-form to give the monolithic dome it's shape
- Spraying polyurethane foam inside the monolithic dome to provide the insulation
- Installing rebar inside the monolithic dome
- Spraying Shotcrete onto the rebar to provide the final monolithic dome structure
In addition, the application of  Dimpled Mesh between the foam and the Shotcrete or the air-form and the foam during construction of the monolithic dome will help prevent sweating and provide moisture run off.  Dimpled Mesh texture easily accepts plaster and Shotcrete.
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| Strength of a Monolithic Dome Home |
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The monolithic dome is one of the strongest buildings. A monolithic dome distributes stress throughout the dome shell, as opposed to conventional buildings where external stress is concentrated at one point. A typical building can be damaged when weather forces exceed 50 pounds per square foot. A basic monolithic dome can withstand forces in excess of 10,000 pounds per square foot however; the actual strength of the monolithic dome will depend on the design utilized. Monolithic dome homes in North Carolina were hit by 2 hurricanes, Bertha and Fran, and were not bothered despite winds over 100 mph.
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