I was thinking of a cement stucco exterior...being inland on the southwest gulf coast the average rainfall was surprisingly only a few more inches than the high Arizona desert. The roof would probably be galvanized steel.
From: JayH <slurryguy@yahoo.com>
To: papercreters@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2012 12:02 AM
Subject: [papercreters] Re: Dome Roof
The biggest concern I envision is exactly what material you will be using for your exterior waterproof layer.
I'm no expert on Texas climates, but I think at least part of Texas close to the gulf is extremely wet. Other areas are extremely humid. I'm not certain what your climate is like. Many things that work well in the desert may be completely impractical in wetter climates.
I don't see any problem with building dome in a wet or humid climate, but only if you clad the exterior in something that can withstand whatever water mother nature will throw at it, carefully incorporate vapor barriers in the proper locations appropriate for your climate, and allow the papercrete to breath in the appropriate areas to prevent condensation.
As far scaffolding goes, as Spaceman said, climbing on a geodesic frame makes sense. However, once you have the frame covered, or if you are not using a geodesic frame, I've always thought that adapting the concept of a "Chicken Ladder" that instead of being straight, follows the curve of the dome would be a very useful tool. Build a pair of chicken ladders, add some "Ladder Jacks" with a plank and a safety rail, and your scaffolding is pretty much done.
Just be certain to build it very strong and durable.
--- In papercreters@yahoogroups.com, "ifilmswest" wrote:
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> Did someone mention dome roof? Thinking of building a dome near
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> Texas gulf coast instead of traditional house. Hoping it will
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> survive the occasional hurricane winds...however to really jump off a
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> cliff here...thinking of using bricks of papercrete for exterior.
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> Now the million dollar question (Those who know me saw this
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> coming!). How would one brave soul, teetering on home built
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> scaffolding attach said bricks? As always the generosity of the
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> folks in this group far exceeds the appreciation they deserve, so
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> thanx a million in advance. The idea of using a power washer was
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> brilliant (pics just posted) now after making a house full of bricks
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> I'm thinking of having it bronzed, or at least write a song about it.
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