The First Dome After Primer was Applied.

The First Dome After Primer was Applied

The first dome was coated in an industrial primer before a layer of shotcrete was applied. Instead of using primer, which fails to prevent vapor penetration of the foam underneath, we leave the Airform in place after construction. With regular maintenance, the Airform will protect the dome structure indefinitely.

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Historical Footage of Building the First Monolithic Dome with Excerpt from ‘Think Round’