Owner Builder Dome School
Agenda
Friday Evening |
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3:30 - 8:00 |
Refreshments, tour, and discussion, in the 36' dome general office, 46' dome home (Forest Dome), and 30' guest dome. Includes introductions, review of NSD planning services and a simple explanation of dome geometry. |
| 6:45 | Dinner: The Forest Dome |
Saturday |
Beverages available throughout the day. |
| 8:30 - 10:30 | Morning Session in our 45' diameter Dome Shop Layout, cutting & color coding exterior triangles, Cut out 2x8 and 2x4 Super-Wal struts, drill holes and install Super-Lok metal sleeves on strut. |
| 10:30 - 11:15 | Breakfast: The Forest Dome |
| 11:15 - 2:00 | Mid-Morning Session in our 45' diameter Dome Shop and outside our Dome Shop Fabricate Super-Wal dome strut with vent notches Review of dome sizes and systems Inspect and review treated wood foundation system Review installation of waterproofing Review floor joist system and floor deck |
| 2:00 - 2:45 | Lunch: The Forest Dome |
| 2:45 - 4:45 | Afternoon session outside our Dome Shop Erect dome riser walls (partial 36' high-profile dome) Erect Super-Wal dome strut system (partial 36' high-profile) Install exterior triangles on dome (partial 36' high-profile) |
| 4:45 - 5:00 | Break: Refreshments |
| 5:00 - 6:30 | Late Afternoon session outside our Dome Shop Install skylight window and discuss skylight options Install insulation and vapor barrier |
Sunday |
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| 8:30 - 10:15 | Morning Session in our 45' diameter Dome Shop and outside our Dome Shop Cut out interior triangles from 1x8 tongue and groove spruce Explanation of vapor barriers and in which climates they are used Install vapor barrier Install tongue and groove interior panel |
| 10:15 - 11:00 | Breakfast: The Forest Dome |
| 11:00 - 2:00 | Mid-Morning Session in our 45' diameter Dome Shop and outside our Dome Shop Install dome base ventilation skirt Install roofing felt and shingles and inspect options Discuss and inspect extension arch and review options Discuss and inspect vent cupola and view cupola |
| 2:00 - 3:00 | Lunch, Closing Remarks and Graduation (In the Forest Dome) |
| 3:00 - 5:00 | Tour Tessa and Dennis's 49' diameter Bear Creek Dome (under construction) Inspect and review shallow frost protected permanent wood foundation, riser walls, 2nd floor systems, insulation, roofing, windows, extensions, view cupola, radiant floor heating, etc. Learn about all the healthy "green building" aspects of this dome. (Those of you with flight connections may have to leave during this tour.) |
Contact Us |
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MPLS/St. Paul Area: 651-674-4292 Toll-Free: 1-800-733-7107 Fax: 651-674-5005 Email: nsd@naturalspacesdomes.com |
Office Hours: 8:30 - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday |
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