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Put the domes side by side, take out a hexagonal section, and make a tunnel out of PVC pipe struts between the two domes. I don't have any pictures, but here is a customer that made a rectangular doorway, using PVC pipe and a heat gun: www.ziptiedomes.com/customers/dougsikora.htm PVC pipe is very easy to use, and if you can fabricate a tunnel dome out of PVC pipe, then you can create a short connection between two domes by attaching PVC pipe between the two domes at the hubs that line up on either dome. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

That is a good point. We use stainless steel zip ties for building the larger domes. Sunlight and UV degradation only travels through the top 0.01" of the pipe. www.usplastic.com/knowledgebase/article.aspx?contentkey=774 A lot of people paint the PVC pipe so it wont' degrade the greenhouse plastic. www.ziptiedomes.com/faq/Protecting-your-Greenhouse-Plastic-from-PVC.htm Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

Good point! But you need a way to lift the dome to add the sections at the bottom. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

That is a great idea. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

It is expensive to cut 4x8 sheets of polycarbonate into triangles. A single sheet of plastic has less waste. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

@@ZipTieDomes you speak wisely, sir.

I am entering my 2nd childhood, and I don't like to use tools either, as I fumble around with them. But I can still use a zip tie. I wanted to say "Even an old fart like me can put it together", but child sounded better. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

Yes, this hub design is a lot easier to make yourself. You might look at our dome plans for download: www.ziptiedomes.com/geodesic-dome-plans/index.htm There are a few unexpected things if you do it entirely by yourself, like if you don't use the right size bit, or don't get the dimensions correct, that can make the dome not work, or make the dome to be wobbly and weak. Take care. John Hurt

I agree, I am not certain this is the best type of overnight tent design. It is better for a more permanent structure. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

Yes, it would. I just used a trowel. But either would work. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

Thanks, Doc. It is always good to hear from you. John Hurt

Yes, we have a Dome Calculator Page for any type of dome. www.ziptiedomes.com/geodesic-dome-calculators/geodesic-dome-calculator-index.htm Thanks, John

Very good ideas. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

Thanks!

Thanks Sigram2. I appreciate your comments. John Hurt

Jason, Yes, you can remove an entire hexagon or pentagon and the dome will still be strong. If you look at picture #18 at this link, you will see that an entire hexagon has been removed from the dome to make a doorway, and the dome is still very strong: www.ziptiedomes.com/fairs/Mother-Earth-News-Fair-Asheville-2016.htm And a single strut can be removed to make a diamond shaped entrance or opening: www.ziptiedomes.com/customers/billlamerdin.htm The 16' and smaller domes are lightweight and can be moved around the telescope so as the angle of view changes, the opening in the dome can be adjusted to where the telescope is aimed. So a smaller opening may work perfectly. My dad was a science teacher, and he would bring home telescopes to ;et me see the planets. It is a great hobby. You can contact me at this link for more information: www.ziptiedomes.com/contactus.htm Thanks, John Hurt

I would probably be making more money if I were. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

Thanks for watching. John Hurt

Thanks for watching the video. Many blessing to you and your family. John Hurt

Yes, people do build their domes from the top down. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

@@ZipTieDomes Thanks for the videos. Take care.

I like your ideas. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

You have a lot of good ideas. Be sure to send me pictures of whatever you build. www.ziptiedomes.com/contactus.htm Thanks, John Hurt

Contact me at www.ziptiedomes.com/contactus.htm

Thanks, Jennie. Best wishes to you and your family. John Hurt

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Yes, Bamboo is awesome. Less plastic and more Bamboo. Take care. John Hurt

Will the bamboo rot like the other wood?

@@pbschulz yes, but if your growing it you have a forever supply, I believe it is somewhat rot resistant as well if I remember right.

@@pbschulz Bamboo has sugar in it, which will attract bugs. Soak the Bamboo in water with borax and boric acid and it will last many years. In high humidity situations, use PVC pipe. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

Where is Dick Dastardly when you need him? I loved Muttley and that crazy laugh. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

It does go up quick, it just doesn't fly in the air. (Or it should not fly in the air..._ Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

Thanks! John Hurt

Never mind just saw your video on that.

@@krodkrod8132 Yes, and here are the calculators: www.ziptiedomes.com/geodesic-dome-calculators/geodesic-dome-calculator-index.htm#tunnel Thanks for your comments. John Hurt

Yes, that is correct, and a good observation. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

You might look at this from US Plastics on UV degradation of PVC pipe: www.usplastic.com/knowledgebase/article.aspx?contentkey=774 Thanks, John

Yes, you definitely need to treat the wood before using it in a greenhouse. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

Thanks, I appreciate it. Some days are pretty hard, and a good comment helps. John Hurt

That is good. Thanks. John Hurt

That is absolutely correct. Thanks. John Hurt

Yes, don't fill the PVC strut pipes with water so that they can freeze, if that is even possible, as they are open on both ends. And why do it in the first place. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

Thanks for the information. The larger domes are too heavy to lift without a lever and fulcrum, and I have some ideas on building levers and rests to pick up the dome around the sides. I did create a small crane and lifted up a dome at the center and built it down the sides, but it also had issues. Both of these approaches requires something more than a ladder. And yes, it is much better to be on the ground building the dome than on top of a ladder. It really depends on the size of the dome. Thanks for your input, I appreciate your comments. I learn more from people like you and any other source. John Hurt

Yes, I think if you treated the wood, or coated it with something to make it last in a humid environment, then there would not be a problem for using wood in a greenhouse. Thank you for sharing that information. John Hurt

If you wiki "ironwood" you will see this describes a hundred or so species. There's a lot to learn there...

@@travismiller5548 Yes, there is a lot to learn. Ghog63 only had problems where he had not coated the wood with preservative. Building a wooden greenhouse can be done, we just need to be careful. Thanks for the information. John Hurt

Yes, sjr7822, I remember you, and your buzzy bee icon on the concrete dome video and others. Thank you for your input! If you want to send pictures, or just send me an email, my contact information is: www.ziptiedomes.com/contactus.htm I would like to do something with my life to help people that have no place to live. So any ideas you have are very helpful. If I can help you in any way, let me know. Thanks again. John Hurt

It is a lot of fun to watch kids build a dome. We have built domes with kids in grade school up to college age students. I gave one dome to a teacher in Nashville that travels between the schools there building domes. My father was an 8th grade science teacher, and I really appreciate what school teachers do for our children. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

Thanks! John Hurt

Sorry to hear that you had a problem. We try to keep the strut lengths down to 1 meter to 1.5 meters in areas with a lot of snow. Also, you can put a post up in the center of the dome for support. I think being tilted would be a problem too. If I can help you, let me know. Thanks, John Hurt

Here is another idea. You might try using thicker walled PVC pipe. Some of the pipe overseas is thin walled, which won't hold up. And EMT conduit will always work too. Thanks, John Hurt

@@ZipTieDomes ​ @ZipTieDomes Thanks for the ideas. I need to scale up the dimensions if Im going to use plastic again. I rather go the safe more expensive side and use metal pipes this time tho. When it gets above zero the snow gets extremely heavy with all the water that acumulates. I love the idea and I'm glad that I bought the hubs from you. Always nice to support family business.

@@ZipTieDomes Is it okay with you if I replace the broken hubs with 3D printed ones?

@@R0jiv4 Yes, go right ahead and make the hubs you need. Be sure to send me pictures of your dome and your 3d printed hubs. You can contact me at this link: www.ziptiedomes.com/contactus.htm Let me know if I can help you. If you want to drill the hubs out of pipe, let me know and I will work with you for free. John

Cool! Be sure to see the Geodesic Dome Group on Google. Thanks, John Hurt

Thanks for your comment. John Hurt

Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

They are a lot of fun to build. Call us at (931) 858-6892 if you have any questions. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

Hi John. Recently, I found out about 2 upscale glamping campgrounds in Dunnellon Florida. One has buildings. The other is using a well constructed tent. Hmmm, we'll see. Have you contacted FEMA about temporary housing for storm victims? Have you come up with a doored design? I have seen some but they do not look that functional. Thanks for the update. Art

@@ArtOfHealth Thanks Art! I am developing a new type of dome that would be easier to insulate and much stronger for permanent housing. There are several customers in our "Customer Reviews" section of our website that have put standard doors on their domes. They used a heat gun to melt the PVC pipe and bend it, flatten it, and then screwed it to the door frame. Others drilled a hole into the door frame and slipped the strut inside. My customers have better ideas than I do. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

That is a great idea. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt