The construction of your Monolithic Dome is a relatively easy process. Shown here with in a five step illustration. Step 1 The foundation is pored and constructed. Step 2 The Airform kit is then inflated. You can order any size diameter with options  for doors, windows.etc. included.   Step 3 The polyurethane foam insulation is then applied.   Step 4 Next reinforcing steel is then applied.   Step 5 Shotcrete is applied.                           1997 HIGH SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION GYMNASIUM-CHAPEL/AUDITORIUM COMPARISON FACTOR CONVENTIONAL  BUILDING MONOLITHIC DOME FIRST COST (SHELL) (ABOUT 34,000-SQ.FT) ($24.70-27.00/SQ.FT) $1,700,000 (APPROXIMATELY) $919,000 -- Tall dome $840,000 -- Low dome COMPLETE $2,900,000 $1,598,000 $47/sq.ft. $2,210,000 $65/sq.ft YEARLY ENERGY $20,000-30,000(NSP-ESTIMATE) $10,000-15,000 (40-50%) FIRE SAFETY WILL BE DESTROYED FIREPROOF FIRE INSURANCE 100% (Estimate $3845/yr) 10-25% ($385-961/yr) WEATHER CAN BE DESTROYED TORNADO PROOF! SPEED OF CONSTRUCTION AVERAGE SHELL IN 3-4 WEEKS DESIGN CONVENTIONAL DIFFERENT (ATTRACTIVE) ACOUSTICS AVERAGE - POOR EXCELLENT SEATING AVERAGE EXCELLENT (UNOBSTRUCTED) ESTHETICS COST LIMITED COST LIMITED MAINTENANCE (*) "FLAT ROOF" EXTENSIVE LOWEST KNOWN BUILDING LIFE 30-100 YEARS 100-500 YEARS EXPERIENCE DEPENDS ON CONTRACTOR 700+DOMES/22 YEARS LOCAL CONTENT/SUPPLIERS 90% ESTIMATE 85% ESTIMATE (*) (Coat with a fiberglass "paint" at 10-15 years or immediately for a permanent color fast "roof". Cost about $.25/sq.ft.material and labor $.25/sq.ft. Dome 39,500-43,500sq. ft. = $22,219-24,969) No other protection from normal vandalism required for shell.
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