METAMORPHOSIS: Building the Dome of a Home

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FLEX-C TRAC, solved our dilemma and presented innumerable options for curved walls, barrel ceilings, wavy ceilings, s-curves and columns. These curves can be built horizontally or vertically; for curved metal or wood structures. It can be easily hand shaped on site to make curves of varying radii and can easily match existing curves. FLEX-C TRAC is made of pivotal 20 gauge galvanized sheet metal sections with a sliding strap on each of the two legs. An added plus: No unusual or special tools are required! Studs can be placed at any interval. Curves can be built smooth and strong the first time without flat spots because of its unique pivotal design. Contractors claim it saves 60% - 80% of the time required to build a curved structure compared to conventional methods. Because of the nature of domes, construction changes are difficult to make. Mark decided he wanted to "pop out" a few the bedrooms' walls to create more space while the house was being framed in. Normally an impossible feat at this juncture in construction, it was easily feasible using the FLEX-C TRAC. I cannot stress what a wonderful, amazing invention this is by Frank Wheeler. Visit their website to see the incredible pictures of what is possible. (www.flexc.com) FLEX-C TRAC was invented by Frank Wheeler, a carpenter. He understood the need for an efficient and better way to frame curves and invented FLEX-C TRAC. FLEX-C TRAC is such an extraordinary achievement it was recognized by the Construction Innovation Forum's NOVA Award as a finalist in 2000. In 1989, the Construction Innovation Forum, (www.cif.org),created the NOVA Award to "recognize innovations that have proven to be significant advances that have had positive, important effects on construction to improve quality and reduce cost." Flex-Ability Concepts also received recognition at the annual Innovative Housing and Technology Awards sponsored by the NAHB Research Center and Popular Science for their amazing building product, Flex-C Trac system. 65
We have been fortunate to discover innovative products that show true genius in their design. Mr. Wheeler's invention allows one's imagination to soar with unlimited creativity. We believe Flex-C Trac is one of the best products on the market today. The designing we did within the Dome would have never been possible without this product. SETS TANKLESS HOT WATER HEATERS There are many reasons why I love our SETS Tankless hot water heaters. They conserve space and energy. The units are small in size (approximately 14” x 16”) and are attached to the wall in our closets. Hot water is only generated as it is needed and never runs out! No more cold showers because you weren‟t first in line for a shower. You are not storing heated water in a tank, having to keep it up to the optimum temperature, therefore the energy savings are reflected in the power bill. The units have been used by NASA and were greatly appreciated by those working on Ground Zero. Carlos and Jerry at SETS are wonderful to work with! They are friendly, informative, and constantly improving their products. Years of research culminate into units that are always on the cutting edge of technology. They receive our whole hearted recommendation. 66
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Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ..
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Our mission is to help reduce the s
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2 HURRICANE IVAN Surviving the Stor
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Fortunately, before I had left for
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ack on the island in our homes; end
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for the entire house, so we all sta
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They slept in the parking lot of th
Page 16 and 17: esistant than its conventional neig
Page 18 and 19: 3 Mother Nature's Influence in My L
Page 20 and 21: The winds spawned an F-1 tornado th
Page 22 and 23: Two hours before the intense impact
Page 24 and 25: The kitchen trash. 4 HUMBLE BEGINNI
Page 26 and 27: The cost of submitting the applicat
Page 28 and 29: equired building codes for the coas
Page 30 and 31: 6 METAMORPHOSIS The Dome Home would
Page 32 and 33: In utter shock, I stopped my sobbin
Page 34 and 35: 7 SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN The
Page 36 and 37: I compiled our wish list into a sev
Page 38 and 39: VALERIE A Tribute to our Friend Jon
Page 40 and 41: asked him to split his energy betwe
Page 42 and 43: dangerous boats of debris. Not a si
Page 44 and 45: 10 TO HURRICANE HELL AND BACK THE U
Page 46 and 47: arrange for transportation to the n
Page 48 and 49: SURVIVOR OR VICTIM As Katrina looms
Page 50 and 51: trenches helping in innumerable way
Page 52 and 53: I have learned to be mostly unattac
Page 54 and 55: As I edit this book, I find there i
Page 56 and 57: Although our counties are now suppo
Page 58 and 59: Even with all of the heartache, tea
Page 60 and 61: The SEAPILE piling is placed into t
Page 62 and 63: The balloon created quite a stir on
Page 64 and 65: that hold the balloons‟ pieces to
Page 68 and 69: PRODUCTS SELECTED FOR THE COASTAL E
Page 70 and 71: DENSGLASS GOLD® EXTERIOR GUARD Den
Page 72 and 73: With its double pane, glass block i
Page 74 and 75: Another significant advantage of ea
Page 76 and 77: We used foam insulation throughout
Page 78 and 79: frustrated with my family, I rememb
Page 80 and 81: usiness to be managed." Never have
Page 82 and 83: Architecture Magazine: Dome Home Su
Page 84 and 85: 14 THE THUNDER ROLLS The thunder ro
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