8 Reasons Why a Geodesic Dome Greenhouse is the Best Greenhouse Design
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- www.ZipTieDomes.com - 8 Reasons why the Geodesic Dome Greenhouse is the best design for a greenhouse:
1. The Geodesic Dome is the Strongest Design Known to Man.
2. The Round Shape of a Geodesic Dome Greenhouse Naturally Diverts the Wind and Snow.
3. A Geodesic Dome Greenhouse is the Best Value per Square Foot of Floor Space.
4. With a Zip Tie Dome, No Tools Are Needed to Build a Geodesic Dome Greenhouse.
5. Using the Dual Covering Hub for Geodesic Dome Greenhouse Insulation
6. Our PVC Geodesic Dome Greenhouses are Lightweight and can be Easily Moved to a New Location, like a large cold frame.
7. Improvements and Changes are Easy to Make with PVC Pipe Struts.
8. You Can Buy Just the Hubs, and Cut Your Own Struts from 1" PVC Pipe.
The geodesic dome is probably the best design for a greenhouse with heavy snow or wind loads. The geodesic dome greenhouse combines the strength of a triangle with the stability of a sphere. This makes the geodesic dome the strongest design known to man. With these attributes, the geodesic dome is the perfect solution for a greenhouse. - Jak na to + styl
I am an eskimo, and I approve this design.
You should run for office. That's good. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt
@@ZipTieDomes
Eskimos don't know about off fish (office). They live in their own freezer. If you have not worked it out yet, voting is for people who are stupid enough to trust a black box system run by the one eye. That's why they are using a fake contagion to implement the china style Govern-mental system at the mo.
@@evolutionCEO More Eskimo, less voting!
Most excellent video, sir! Thank you for passing on some really useful knowledge and presenting it in a really digestible way.
Excellent. Thank you so much.
Just been to your site. Free plans! Will definitely share.
Let me know if I can help you. You can contact me at: www.ziptiedomes.com/contactus.htm
Blessings again to you, my friend.
John Hurt
Only just seen this unique construction concept. I was particularly attracted to the lightweight design so easy to move. An interesting idea is the dual plastic sheeting option so minimising heat loss in winter. I live in the east side of the UK where snow is rare but we do get high winds mainly in winter but occasionally in summer.
We have a company in the UK that makes our domes. They are at PrimeTeknologies.com
John
I`m on the east coast too, wind can definitely be an issue here but as long as you anchor down well its not a problem. As for snow, its becoming increasingly difficult to predict what the weather will do these days so its prudent to plan for the worst and hope for the best.. The uk company website John linked to isnt very infomatative and being london based company you can bet they`ll be charging way too much ;)
Im glad i found this video... Thank you for your efforts and your generosity 👍
Thanks, I am glad you enjoyed the video. John Hurt
Awesome!
Thanks!
A couple of recommendations for extreme cold climates.
You can add a second layer of plastic to the inside by inserting cheap pvc test plugs to hold the plastic up - you may need to cut an x in the plastic and can zip tie the plug to the inner ring if it wants to pop out. This can just be thin, cheap plastic since the outer plastic will get the direct uv and weather.
You could also cut reflective foam panels for the northern most side (in northern hemisphere) This will help keep heat in and reflect some wasted light back. You could really use any kind of insulation (cardboard is surprisingly good) and just use cheap, reflective Mylar blankets to reflect the light.
Hopefully this helps with a couple of the downsides of geodesic domes in colder climates.
You have a lot of really good ideas. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt
Could you put a larger dome over a smaller dome, to create a whole different growing zone on the inside?
@@recoveringsoul755 you could but you'd be looking at a pretty large outer paired with a pretty small inner just to be able to move around comfortably. Alternatively you could rig a pulley to lift the center for access.
Twin wall polycarbonate panels attached to gambrel (barn-shaped) trusses may be a better choice if you want to be able to move around in it. The different slopes of each roof section makes it easy to set up 3 different zones. My absolute favorite was one that used the south section for tropical plants, the center for trees and the northern side had black painted IBC totes for rainwater storage and thermal mass with raised beds on the top and grape vines in between that filled the northern wall and roof sections. It felt like a managed indoor food jungle.
@@recoveringsoul755 We have a Dual Covering Hub that lets you put a greenhouse covering on both the inside and the outside of the dome. Here is a video that describes this:
www.ziptiedomes.com/video/coveringsvideo.htm
Thanks for watching.
John Hurt
@@ZipTieDomes After thinking on this for a bit, it occurred to me that if you replace the topmost center hub with a length of pvc pipe, it could be useful for additional structural support (snow loads on really large spanning greenhouses) as well as partitioning using cheap off the shelf 4-way connections, 3-way Tees and elbows.
If you anchor that center support, it will also minimize the repeated flexing in the wind due to the Bernoulli principle - thus making the zip ties last a bit longer.
Really thank you!
Thanks for watching the video! John Hurt
thank you so much/ I will do this asap
Thanks, Joseph. If I can help you, please contact me at:
www.ziptiedomes.com/contactus.htm
John Hurt
I've been watching a bunch of your videos today, your domes may be the answer to my homesteading Spring of 2019. Cost is a huge consideration and I'm searching for answers to other questions I have such as a woodburning stove added in the Winter for heat.
To install a woodburning stove, cut the covering out of one of the triangles at the top of the dome and replace it with sheet metal, then plumb the chimney through the sheet metal. A good example of how to make a winter shelter is at this link: www.ziptiedomes.com/customers/allysonpacker.htm
They used tyvek on the outside that was cut into triangles and taped to cover the dome, recycled denim for insulation, reflective mylar on the inside, and astroturf for the floor. The wood stove goes right through the ceiling. If you have questions, let me know. John Hurt
Same here. I am a seasoned carpenter with all the tools necessary, but really would like to do something simple once in a while. This may be it.
Something for the chickens
Thank you for sharing such valuable information. I pray your business is a success and is blessed. From the other end of the world. Gleaning ideas with my eyes and ears.
What a beautiful thing to say. Blessings to you and your family. John Hurt
@@ZipTieDomes How can I get the hubs? I'm in Australia! Regards, Tim
@@timanderson6005 Tim, we do ship to Australia, just send us an email about the Hubs Only kit that you want, and we will work with you on the best shipping cost.
www.ziptiedomes.com/contactus.htm
Thanks,
John Hurt
The inner/outer plastic zip-flange sold me !! What a great idea plus up-gradeable to stainless cable wrap, nylon cord, etc!! Zip ties are faser though, love it thank you! PS if you made kit with just the HUBS PLUS CLEAR TRIANGLE panels (plastic, or fibreglass, lexan(strongest--more$), etc. I would BUY IT !! WOULD BE EVEN STRONGER AND SEE--THROUGH !! I would secure them (AND WATERPROOF) with fiberglass/epoxy (prefer epoxy-stronger, less smell) ! Fiberglass tape/fabric to secure/seal ! Would add time + $ however, not break the bank ! One could even live in it utilizing curtains (privacy) and windows that open shut easy !! I would hang garden baskets EVERYWHERE (Then no need for curtains !) The weight wouldn't hurt(might add strength to base lol !!) Wow what a great product, bless you hope to do business. Solar triangles too !! Lol
Thanks! I appreciate your ideas, that is very creative. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt
Keep the good work up.I build my dome from wood exactly like Buckminster Fuller but i am fan of your zip tie domes.I think if you find a simple way to make it covered with polycarbonate outside and inside,you hit the jackpot => no need for wooden domes.
Thanks, I appreciate your comment. John Hurt
Yes, love this but hate to have to cover it with plastic, takes away from the geodesic beauty, but I don't see what else u can use and keep the elements out?
Cheers
Patrick, you are right. The dome does look better with individual windows made from polycarbonate. But you have to cut the rectangular polycarbonate sheets into triangles, which creates a LOT of waste. A single sheet of greenhouse film solves this problem, and is much cheaper. And they have 6 year film now, with different amounts of opacity. It is really a better option than in the past. Thanks for your comment. John Hurt
Whoa. He said 3 words and I recognized it was Joel Salatin. I ended up here randomly, love the video
Thanks. I met Joel Salatin, and he is a great guy. He gave me the idea for the moveable chicken coop, so I appreciate his work. So, if I sound like Joel Salatin, that is a real compliment.
Thank you for watching the video.
John Hurt
Awesome video and wondering about HDPE pipe? Have you or anyone used and any issues? Also, wondering about painting the PVC for better longevity with a UV reflecting or absorbing paint. Any recommendations?
You can use a latex acrylic paint to paint the dome to keep it from interacting with the greenhouse film, as the PVC in close contact with some types of greenhouse film will cause the film to deteriorate. The UV only goes through the top .001" and discolors the PVC. High temperatures in the desert will cook the PVC pipe and make it more brittle, but it will still be very strong. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt
Those stainless steel zip ties are very much available for purchase without 'special order from the manufacturer.' They are used for securing exhaust wrap, so you would commonly find them in automotive type stores. Also available from Amazon.
Some of the automotive steel ties are only rated for 120 lbs. We use 350 lb tensile strength stainless steel zip ties, from this supplier:
www.securecableties.com/8-inch-heavy-duty-stainless-steel-cable-tie-100-pack
But, if you can find something like this cheaper on Amazon or on the web, that would be perfect!
Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt
That ring on the both side of connectors is pure genius, sir. I was wondering how to attach the sheeting to this type of dome and you had me floored. It seems like it should not be too difficult to use multiple sheets while allowing for an overlay of the top sheet over the bottom one. Any designs for using polycarbonate sheeting?
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 lived in a geodesic dome. They can have snow build up on them. Also, they can leak very badly and be very hard to fix. But I’m still looking into a geodesic dome greenhouse.
Yes, the snow can definitely be a problem, but if it is "dry snow" and windy, it can blow off the dome more than other shapes. And yes, domes do leak with all of the triangles and edges that need to be caulked, but if you put a single sheet of plastic over the entire dome, it seems to solve a lot of the leak issues. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt
@@ZipTieDomes thanks!
Any tips or pvc alternatives that you'd recommend for las vegas desert heat?
You can use PVC Gray Conduit Schedule 40 for better results outdoors.
Great video, I live on the bold coast of Maine and it gets very, very, windy. We also get an average of 4 ft of snow per year. Would you suggest metal conduit for me?
Nick, - The 1" PVC pipe will support over 200 lbs from just one of the hubs. Here is a video of my son doing a chinup on the 16' dome with 1" PVC pipe: www.ziptiedomes.com/video/pvcloadtest.htm Here is a customer review from Wisconsin where they get several feet of snow: www.ziptiedomes.com/customers/genehersey.htm
We have a 2 year warranty on all parts, and will replace any parts for free for any reason, including snow load. You can use 3/4" or 1" EMT conduit, but EMT is more expensive to use and not necessary. Here is a review where the customer used EMT: www.ziptiedomes.com/customers/johnthompson.htm
Be sure to tell us before you order your hubs that you are using EMT, and what size EMT for your struts, as we have to drill the hubs differently for EMT. Thanks. John Hurt
Ok thats good.
does that mold between the plastic ??? dual covering
No, there is no moisture between the plastic that would cause mold to appear.
given extreme light weight... you ought mention need to pound in anchors... rebar sections with 'candy cane bend of length 24 or 36 or 48 inches dependent upon local wind intensity and soil type...
That is definitely a good idea. Thanks again. John
What material was used for the shelter dome at 4:20? Do you know? Did they share that info with you? I'm trying to figure out what material will be best for our shelter ...
At 4:20 it is a greenhouse used to grow orchids. They are using a 70% opaque overwintering greenhouse plastic to cover the dome. You can purchase this plastic at these links:
www.growerssupply.com/farm/supplies/prod1;gs_greenhouse_films;pg108627.html
www.growerssupply.com/farm/supplies/cat1a;gs_greenhouse_films.html
@@ZipTieDomes or, you can make paintings on ghse plastic, then caulk a second piece on, and get a stained glass effect.
@@d.e303-anewlowcosthomebuil7 that would be pretty
@@recoveringsoul755 it is, and is durable too
With the 2 layer plastic design, is it inflatable between the layers?
You don't need to inflate between the layers, as the struts will keep the inner and outer layers apart. I suppose if you sealed the edges of the two layers, you could inflate it, but it is not necessary. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt
Are your geodesic domes are designed for greenhouse only or can be good for glamping domes?
There are people that live on our domes, or make temporary shelters out of them. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt
Be nice if Someone would make a Canvas cover with air vents and a hole for a small stove to use as a hunting cabin ! Maybe a small window and door opening for this dome !
That's a great idea. I appreciate your comments. John Hurt
@@ZipTieDomes and line the inside with tybec as it is nicer to look at.
I was hoping for a partial pullup sir. Tut. Tut. Tut : )
Well it really could have broke, you know, and I was glad to not be that far off the ground. Thanks for watching. John Hurt
@@ZipTieDomes Just kidding I thought you did very well 👍👊🙏😊
You need to use PVC electrical conduit instead of regular PVC because it has UV protection and the regular PVC does not.
L.J. - Thank you for your comment. The gray Schedule 40 PVC conduit has an anti-UV agent added to the PVC. It has also not been pressure tested as the white PVC plumbing pipe, which means it can be cheaper than the white. But as far as UV degradation, here is what the PVC plastics industry said:
www.nacopvc.com/c/tech-info/the-effects-of-sunlight-exposure-on-pvc-pipe
www.usplastic.com/knowledgebase/article.aspx?contentkey=774
That is, UV light only travels through the top .001" of the PVC pipe, and so the UV degradation is really more about discoloration than weakening the pipe. I have domes made from white PVC pipe that have been up since 2010 with no noticeable problems. But either gray or white PVC will work.
PVC pipe will slowly out gas chlorine gas, which can degrade the greenhouse film, wherever it touches the PVC pipe. To prevent this, our instruction manual recommends that you paint the dome with a thin layer of white latex acrylic paint to protect the greenhouse plastic from the PVC. If you use the gray conduit, this looks messy, but with the white PVC pipe, it is "white on white" and you can't see it at all. Thank you for your comment. John Hurt
@@ZipTieDomes pvc is however harmful if you wish to live inside the dome
@@imondtitanic - PVC pipe is used as plumbing pipe in the USA and elsewhere. All of the water that you drink comes through PVC pipe, which if PVC pipe is harmful, drinking water stored in PVC pipe would be more of a problem than using PVC pipe to build a geodesic dome. Plastic is not as good as organic materials for health, but PVC pipe appears to be acceptable to most people to handle their water supply. As a result, building a dome from PVC pipe should not be a problem. Thank you for your comment. John Hurt
@@ZipTieDomes the worst problem is the heat from sunlight directed to the pvc
What are the dimensions of the dome per minute7:54
I think that is a 16' dome.
you need acoustic foam to dampen reverb when recording
That would be great! Thanks.
For a 3V 5/8 24' diameter dome as I have made with 1/2 conduit, all cost $600. A ZipTie dome hub kit will be $305.00 plus 90-1 inch PVC pipe is $6 is $540. $845 complete. Still labor and a drill press and chop saw.. $? A decent sized green house dome needs space and height. PVC will not suffice or last. Unless I see evidence otherwise, Its too flexible and depending on your climate will fail in wind and snow. In all honesty though I built a hydraulic press to stamp out my conduit struts. So is easy peezy to fabricate now.
My first domes were metal conduit. The 1/2" is too flimsy, you can't climb on it without bending the struts, and if they bend, they crimp and you can't get them straight again. You need at least 3/4" metal conduit to 1". 3/4" conduit is more expensive than 1" PVC. Conduit domes are too heavy to move for a chicken tractor. You have to buy a press to make a metal dome, and I still have my press from 2009 when I made my conduit dome, and have not used it since. There is a lot more labor in building a conduit dome, as you have to cut the struts with a chop saw, flatten the ends, bend it exactly 12 degrees, then drill a hole through it - 330 times for a 3v 5/8 dome. With PVC struts you just cut the strut and drill a hole across the ends. It is a lot less work. Assembling the conduit dome is a nightmare, every time you add a new strut, you have to take the nut and washer off the bolt, then put the strut on the bolt, then put back on the washer, nut, and tighten, all while the strut swings back down towards the ground. With our hubs, the PVC struts are held in place by the hub, and all you have to do is zip tie it to the center ring. No tools are required just zip ties, which makes a lot of difference when you are up on a ladder, and drop the bolt, nut, washer or two wrenches or power drill, and have to climb down the ladder to get them. Also, you don't have tee joints, or 90 degree, 45 degree or other types of plumbing joints for metal conduit, so it is harder to fabricate a door that looks good. Where the 5 or 6 metal struts come together at a hub, you have a lot of sharp edges that have to be covered or they will rip the greenhouse plastic. If you did not bend your strut ends at exactly 12 degrees, the ends cannot be bolted together to make a hub. And there is no place to attach your greenhouse plastic to a metal conduit dome. With our domes, we are able to attach plastic greenhouse film to every hub on both the inside and outside of the dome for better insulation, and you can't do that with metal conduit. If you try to staple mesh to a metal dome, or even put a screw into metal conduit to attach mesh for concrete, it is a lot harder than PVC. So you can't easily attach mesh to a metal dome for spraying it with concrete as you can a PVC dome. And even galvanized metal can ultimately rust and spall the concrete dome, which is not a problem with PVC.
UV only goes through the top 00.1" of PVC and does not affect the strength. Here is the proof:
www.usplastic.com/knowledgebase/article.aspx?contentkey=774
But if you have a problem with UV, then you can just paint the PVC.
Metal conduit weighs more and costs more to ship. For this reason, and that metal is more expensive than PVC, our domes are at least 1/2 the cost of any metal conduit dome manufacturer.
If you are DIY, you can do EMT conduit domes. But most people are not DIY, don't have a press, and need a something they can build without using any tools. This is the only geodesic dome you can build without tools.
I did not use metal conduit domes because I wanted to make mobile chicken tractors that were light enough to slide on the ground. But to each his own. If your greenhouse is working for you, and the 1/2" metal conduit struts don't bend under the snow load, then that is good news.
Have a great day.
John Hurt
Too many suppositions to go onto, but I find the 1/2 conduit adequate (I can do 3/4 easily if needed) , rigid, structurally sound (pumpkins, beans, and squash hang from the struts), adaptable, beautiful in simplicity, long lasting ( my first one is 20 years old). It does require more skill and precision in fabrication. Shade cloth and plastic is changed easily with the right system. Mine are intended to also be a trellis. A metal storm door is also a simple addition if done right. This is my choice after seeing wood and plastic struts. All solutions are site specific. So many ways to success. @@ZipTieDomes
A trellis is a great way to use a dome. Best wishes. John Hurt@@danielhalsey2679
We build great green houses out of pvc they look like a quansit building a tube covered in plastic 100 feet by 40 feet n real solid
Did you even watch?
@@recoveringsoul755 sorry I got bored I watched n mine don't collapse it's knowing what n how but I agree on the done I lived in the second largest done at the time in northern Canada but we have tube type green houses up in nor Cal that have been through hell n still work fine n they're huge I've watched them collapse so I'm aware of the problem but it's how u do it n I'm a skilled lolhahahaha contstructor I also build acoustic guitars n tree houses but I agree about domes being very solid structure
U can dual cover inside and outside tube type green houses they make clips for attaching the cover great sales pitch but a tube type green houses r more efficient as far as space n amount u can grow we heat them with a large rocket stove n I mean warm even in freezing weather n snow n thanks I like ur domes great idea with the PVC hubs I'll recreate the same thing to live in zip ties r another great accessorie
Yeah I watched it now thanks great sales pitch there is something strange living in a dome not sure I think they r good to live in though just weird not having square walls but easy to heat n camoflodge
Can you do a chinup on a hoop house? Will the PVC pipe bent in a 180 degree loop support your weight? Can you climb on top of your hoop house? Just curious as to how you build them in Canada. Thanks. John Hurt
I am looking about your product place leave me a message . When I post this , I am lookout more information no this. Can this .and big to some Dream House with hyponex and fishing
I did visit the website. What does “ 2v “ mean in your product descriptions ?
Answer : www.ziptiedomes.com/faq/What-Is-Geodesic-Dome-Frequency-Explained.htm
2v is 2 frequency, and the higher the frequency, or "v", the more triangles that the dome has. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt
What sort of dome is it?😁
It is a 2v dome sitting on top of a kneewall.
Great work, this thing change the planet. Please look javivi116
Thank you for your comment. Yes, I will look at your channel. John Hurt
You can see the original dome and equipment on my channel
I don't think so.
Natural shape of world. And Universe
It is a beautiful design, based on the geometry of Nature. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt
I hope you answer me. Thank you
Yes.
Has anyone used polycarbonate panels over your domes?
Cutting 4' x 8' sheets of polycarbonate into triangles is very wasteful and expensive. We recommend that you cover the dome with a single sheet of greenhouse film. That is what we encourage people to do, and so I don't have any customer reviews where someone has used polycarbonate panels.
John
@@ZipTieDomes You did not answer my question. I don’t care about how expensive Or recommendation. Has anyone done polycarbonate panels over your domes?
@@dominicferro8314 I really do not know. Like I said, we have had some people say they were going to do it, and then I would talk them out of it, and after that I never heard from them again.
If money is no problem, then look at some of the steel domes that are made for polycarbonate. I think they run around $2,500 to $3k just for the 16' frame. You can also look at a wood frame dome, but they can rot. Bigelow farms made a great series on their wooden dome a few years ago, and this past year, they made a followup video saying that their dome had rotted and fallen apart. They also said that it was cheaper to not use polycarbonate, but just cover the entire structure with greenhouse plastic. I hope this helps. John Hurt
@@ZipTieDomes Does polycarbonate panels insulate better than plastic sheeting?
Mr Buckminster-Fuller may want a word with you :-l
Yes. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt
All coastal homes should be domes
Yes, dome homes are much safer in a hurricane. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt
Home Depot carries stainless steel zip ties, for a pretty penny though
They are expensive. We use the 300 lb steel ties for our domes, and they are around $33.00 per 100. Thanks. John Hurt
But what is the strongest structure known to man??
The geodesic dome is one of the strongest structures known to man, based on the amount of materials used and the volume it encloses, with no interior supports. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt
Great reasoning !
Best shape is DOME !
Why is your Email address down ??
Cheers !
You can contact us from this web page:
www.ziptiedomes.com/contactus.htm
Thanks,
John Hurt
10:39 oops... not that strong.. :D
Strong enough to swing on.
Thanks for watching. John Hurt
You never told them they need to paint the PVC pipes, if you did i missed it and it needs to be said more than once anyway, because they will need to paint it if they want it to not rot out from the sunlight. That cheap PVC is not good enough for sunlight exposure, you need the PVC that is designed as conduit, not the regular PVC pipes for water lines, because the conduit is made with UV protection and you won't need to paint it. You mentioned the gray conduit PVC, but you still never told them about painting the cheap PVC. But if you want to use the cheap PVC, then you have to paint it, if not you will be the one to deal with a rotten frame that lost its strength.
IT will cost another $80.00 to $100.00 extra USD for the appropriate paint, primer, and cleaner, so be aware of it. But i price that with the very best you can buy. Might be worth it to check into the gray conduit pipe designed with UV protection, could work out cheaper in the end, it don't need paint, primer, or cleaner.
IF you pay attention, you will notice the real engineers won't use that cheap PVC in applications where sunlight hits it. But that won't stop them from using PVC in sunlight if they need to for other reasons of moisture resistance, etc... then they will use the better PVC designed for UV protection. There is furniture grade PVC too, but those cheap water pipes are in a class of their own, useful for places without any direct sun, ever.
Tony,
Sunlight and UV only affects the first .001" of PVC pipe. Sunlight ande UV do not travel all the way through a PVC pipe to weaken it.
Here is what US Plastics and other members of the PVC pipe industry have published about the reasons UV does not degrade PVC pipe:
www.usplastic.com/knowledgebase/article.aspx?contentkey=774
www.nacopvc.com/c/tech-info/the-effects-of-sunlight-exposure-on-pvc-pipe
I think the people that wrote these articles would qualify as "real engineers".
@@ZipTieDomes Both articles report decreased impact resistance and recommend painting PVC for long term outdoor installation.
@@Talz1803 Yes, you should paint the PVC to keep it from interacting with the greenhouse plastic. The impact resistance is still quite strong on the domes I have had out in the weather since 2011 - and they are still standing. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt
@@TheRebelmanone You can use Schedule 40 Gray Conduit for your struts, as it is rated for UV.
And yes, I do have a lot more experience than you do on this subject. But I never argue with a, hmmmmm.
How can you claim that you don't need any tools at all, when you will still need a tool to snip off the end of the zip ties! So you need at least one tool. And what about holding it down to the ground? You will need stakes of some kind, and they will need to be hammered in, so you will need a hammer...And that makes two tools.
You don't have to clip the ends of the zip ties, you can fold them around the center ring.
You can also tie the dome to a tree, or push the stakes in by hand, I suppose. But this is the only geodesic dome that can be assembled without tools. After assembly, you can do what you want.
Have a great day.
John
But you do need to clip the end of the ties if you want to cover the frame with polythene sheet, as shown in another one of your videos...So you still need at least one tool.
@@sigmasd10 Arrgh! You got me! The secret is out at last! Of course, you could nibble the zip ties off with your teeth. But then your teeth would be a "tool", so that would still not be "tool less" Have a great day, and I hope you never lose a discussion. It is great to see someone that just does not give up. Thanks for watching the video. John
1:16 Clunk
Looks good to me.
@@ZipTieDomes It's a great video. It just looked like he hit his head there, so I chuckled. Just the angle I guess.
@@FireRupee I laugh at myself all of the time. On one video, I obviously trip over a strut - and somehow I did not edit it out of the video. I think a good sense of humor keeps us "more human" than those that cannot laugh at life in general. Have a great day, and thanks for watching the video. John Hurt
Your all climbing people are climbing on joints not on single pipe.
Yes, the pipe will bend in the middle, but the joints are held by several pipes. So it is much stronger at the hubs than in the middle of the pipes. Thanks for watching. John