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@greenfire Hey Darlene, it's Heather :) I agree, the span has become a problem, and it takes a very long time to eliminate each post one by one. I have been meaning to get in contact with the creator to see if he has any ideas on how to mitigate it. Thanks so much for offering to help!
Hey there!
Please email me at workshops@domegaia.com and I would very happy to help! :)
@HandyDan What i see online about synthetic stucco does not seem to apply to a dome. Particularly, I read that EIFS uses a layer of foam board. Could you please clarify what you mean by synthetic stucco?
@HandyDan Agreed. I think EPS has some noxious emissions, especially compared to cement, air, water, and dish soap. If not in the finished product, the EPS mfg process includes bad emissions if I recall correctly.
@HandyDan I like the Fairy Tale of R value. That is, it is entertaining to read about. I agree with the point the article is making.
HandyDan, what size was your test block?
Two compressors that we have successfully used:
California Air Tools 2010a.
Porter-Cable C2002 150 PSI, 6 Gal. Oil-Free Pancake Compressor
I edited this post because it was recommending the California Air Tools 1P1060S. However, that unit is only rated at 1.5 CFM @ 90PSI and we have not used it to make Aircrete (although we have it around the shop for misc little tasks).
@usa_philippines Speaking in very rough terms, aircrete can be about 1/7 the cost of concrete. It can also be about 1/7 of the weight, and about 1/7 of the strength. These are rough estimates depending on the technique used. For more info: http://www.domegaia.com/aircrete.html