
MATERIAL LIST
2b-M1 – Owner Supplied List for Concrete Piers Foundation (Kit Manufactured Before January 1, 2021)
Click on the link to view the owner supplied list for concrete piers foundation option. *Note: these items must be on-site before constructing the Growing Dome, especially if you have a Growing Spaces supervisor or crew hired for installation. If you received your dome before January 1, 2021, use this list.
2b-M1 – Owner Supplied List for Concrete Piers Foundation (Kit Manufactured After January 1, 2021)
Click on the link to view the owner supplied list for concrete piers foundation option. *Note: these items must be on-site before constructing the Growing Dome, especially if you have a Growing Spaces supervisor or crew hired for installation. If you received your dome after January 1, 2021, use this list.
WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS
2b-W1 – Laying Out Your Dome
Click on the link to view the written instructions for laying out your dome. *Note: True north may be found using this tool if you do not know what your magnetic declination is.
2b-W2 – Using Concrete Piers
Click on the link to view expanded instructions and considerations when using concrete piers.
DIAGRAMS
2b-D1 – Layout for Concrete Piers
Click on the link to view and print the Growing Dome concrete piers layout.
2b-D2 – Plans for Concrete Piers Foundation
Click on the link to view the engineered plans for the concrete piers foundation option. The native print size of this document is 24″ x 36″, which can be printed at a local print shop. It can also be printed at home on 8 1/2″ x 11″ paper by selecting: size, actual size. Under properties, select “on” for borderless printing. Then select Poster, 100% scale, .000″ overlap, and print! Finally, tape the 12 pages together.
VIDEOS
2b-V1 – Site Leveling & Preparation
Note: This video shows leveling and preparing for a 26′ dome. The process is the same for all dome sizes. Refer to Written Instructions and Layout Diagram above for specifics.
2b-V2 – Foundation Layout Alternative
Note: This video shows leveling, preparation, and a layout alternative for an 18′ dome. The process is the same for all dome sizes. Refer to Written Instructions and Layout Diagram above for specifics for your dome size.
2b-V3 – Concrete Piers Layout & Installation
Note: This video shows a level, compacted site for a 42′ dome. The process for laying out concrete piers is the same for all dome sizes, but you radius measurement and wall segment lengths are different. Refer to Written Instructions and Layout Diagram above for specifics.
Click on the link to go to the next step: 3. Foundation Wall Construction. If you are having a crew or supervisor, they may be doing some of these steps. However, Site Selection and Site Preparation should be done prior to the crew or supervisor arriving.